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Known issues with 17-55/2.8?

Started Jul 2, 2014 | Discussions thread
Buchanan Senior Member • Posts: 1,124
Re: Known issues with 17-55/2.8?

Have had my 17-55 2.8 IS for 5 years.  No lens creep or dust problems even with many trips to the southwest.  Has never required service of any kind.  Might flare a little more than some lenses but not really much of a problem.  Is sharp throughout its focal range at every aperture.

However since I bought a 5DIII my 60D/17-55 combo isn't seeing much use.  My standard zoom for the 5DIII is the 24-70 2.8II which is a great lens but I do miss the IS of the 17-55.

While I never considered the size or weight of the 17-55 to be much of a detriment on the 60D, I got the urge for a smaller camera to complement the 5DIII and got an SL1.  Since small is what I was after I do prefer the 40 and the 18-55stm to the 17-55 on it.

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