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Announced
Feb 21, 2006
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM is a fast standard zoom designed exclusively for use with Canon's APS-C DSLRs, on which it provides an equivalent focal length range of 27-88mm. This relatively large lens has a 77mm filter thread, and includes UD (ultra low dispersion) and aspherical elements in its construction. The 17-55mm features image stabilization and a maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the zoom range. An ultrasonic focus motor provides fast and silent autofocus with full-time manual focusing.
| Lens type |
Zoom lens |
| Focal length |
17–55 mm |
| Image stab. |
Yes (3 stops) |
| Lens mount |
Canon EF-S |
| Max aperture |
F2.8 |
| Min aperture |
F22.0 |
| Min focus |
0.35 m (13.78″) |
| Max magnification |
0.17 x |
| Weight |
645 g (1.42 lb) |
| Length |
111 mm (4.35″) |
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