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Would you still buy the EF-S 17-55mm 2.8 IS USM?

Started Jan 16, 2018 | Discussions thread
Easy Rider
Easy Rider Veteran Member • Posts: 8,236
Re: Would you still buy the EF-S 17-55mm 2.8 IS USM?

Had the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM on Nikon DX and it was great. Reviews as good optically as the canon 17-55 and is much better value.

Never had it on Canon but it was a sweet zoom lens for DX. Bag of primes kind of deal.

Great saturation, contrast and sharpness much better than any MR kit lens. AF pretty nippy too. Not built like the Canon 17-50 but is not built badly either.

A steal at the price IMHO, very nice lens hood and bag too and Sigma 5 year warranty.

Had the 10-18mm it's okay but optically only kit lens quality IMHO. Good AF and IS but lacking punch is my experience.

Is 'not bad'

The Sigma 17-50 is much better though but of course different Focal lengths.

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