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Largely a waste of money

Started Jan 17, 2019 | User reviews thread
Dave
Dave Veteran Member • Posts: 6,231
Re: Getting Cheaper

ZX11 wrote:

Dave wrote:

J A C S wrote:

Andy01 wrote:

The Canon 24-105L ii (also standard retail price) is about $400 (Australian) more than 17-55.

To me, this is indicative of just how over-priced the 17-55mm is.

It is a very good indication what bargain it is.

An even better bargain at $549.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425812-USA/Canon_1242B002AA_EF_S_17_55mm_f_2_8_IS.html

Yep. It now has an irresistible price. Now has that price just when I no longer have a camera that it can mount it. It is a great lens but it is not for everyone.

I even studied how to remove and clean behind the front element if dust built up too much. It looked like an interesting/fun project.

I wish I could remember where I read that newer examples of the lens were less prone to dust ingestion.  I hope that's true and am curious what was changed to achieve it.

 Dave's gear list:Dave's gear list
Canon EOS 80D Canon EF 135mm F2L USM Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM +10 more
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