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

Started Jan 16, 2018 | Discussions thread
tdbmd Senior Member • Posts: 1,547
Re: Would you still buy the EF-S 17-55mm 2.8 IS USM?
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Pepege wrote:

Recently I bought a Sigma Art 18-35mm 1.8 to improve the low light capabilities. But unfortunately it didn't work with DPAF on my 80D. A second copy had the same problems, so I gave it back with a heavy heart. It is such a nice, fast and optically great lens. Why can't they solve these annoying AF problems in their lenses...?

The only lens, that comes near to Sigma's 18-35 is Canon's EF-S 17-55 2.8. Introduced in 2006 I think it is due for an update. Or would you still buy it for new???

What would you like to have in an updated EF-S 17-55?

  • Faster?
  • 4-stop IS?
  • STM or nano USM?
  • Better sealing against dust?

Personally, I don't think Canon if offer something as fast as Sigma on their ASP-C lineup. But a mk II with improved IS and STM would be nice, wouldn't it?

I first borrowed the EF-S 17-55 on a photo safari to Africa as my short and low light lens.  I was so happy with the results that I purchased my own.  I find it to be a really good lens, used on my 7D and 7D II

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