Canon EF-S 17-55mm IS lens review

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Full review at: www.cameralabs.... : A six minute video tour around the Canon EF-S 17-55mm IS lens by Gordon Laing, Editor of www.cameralabs.com. Click the link at the start of this text to see the full review with sample images and results.

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@cameralabs 16 лет назад

I left it out here to try and keep the title simpler, but notice I've included it on other reviews of IS lenses, so I'll see if I can change it...

@modri 16 лет назад

I have this lens and i must say it's the best lens i ever had so far. It really helped me on not so good lightning conditions. The only thing that bothers me with this lens is that it's not an L series lens!

@cameralabs 16 лет назад

You're welcome! Don't forget to check out the full reviews which go with the videos at cameralabs . com!

@cameralabs 16 лет назад

I know what you mean! I have switched to a different room for my more recent videos, but hope to further improve my audio in the future...

@cameralabs 17 лет назад

Glad to be of service! Remember there's a full review to go with every one of our videos including sample images and comparisons, so click the link to the right of the video window to visit cameralabs . com and see the full story!

@cameralabs 12 лет назад

I think I said at the end of the video that all of the image quality parts of the review were at cameralabs, at the link under the video.

@cameralabs 16 лет назад

Thanks! Don't forget the full review at the Cameralabs website and also our other lens reviews under the lens section there...

@cameralabs 14 лет назад

See the best buys section at cameralabs . com

@cameralabs 17 лет назад

Hi Adam, yep, we plan on testing the S5 IS in the future... watch this space!

@TheKneadyHomesteader 17 лет назад

i LOVE LOVE LOVE this lens. it lives on my camera 90% of the time! thanks Gordon, you helped me choose my camera when i first got into the world of dslr, your reviews are priceless! :D

@garyschneider6614 10 лет назад

Great review Gordon, I had the opportunity to visit Queenstown New Zealand back in 2007 wonderful city and beautiful country.

@matthewblessssss 13 лет назад

it works perfect on my 550d!!!from landscapes to portraits its superb!!!

@maorvaknin769 4 года назад

2020: let's recommend this video to you now!!

@cameralabs 14 лет назад

James, the question is 15 times what exactly? If you're meaning 15 times the standard magnification of the human eyey, then that starting point is approximately 50mm equivalent. Since this lens when zoomed-in is equivalent to 88mm, then its maximum magnification is about 1.76 times. The actual total of the zoom range though is 55 divided by 17, which equals 3.2x.

@gokhanyuksel5068 9 лет назад

Gordon, this is the very first time I am watching one of your reviews. I was looking for information about this lens (for my EOS600D) and your review talks about precisely what I wanted to know. Thanks and please keep up the good work.

@cameralabs 9 лет назад

Thanks, you're very welcome! Be sure to visit my site www.cameralabs.com as that's where you'll find all my reviews!

@cameralabs 17 лет назад

Cheers jakluk4! It sure is a nice lens and great have both the f2.8 aperture and IS. Don't forget to check out the full reviews at the Cameralabs website and also tell us what you think of the lens on our forum!

@cameralabs 15 лет назад

Ryan, I have details of all the lens hoods in the lenses section at cameralabs - go to the Canon section, then look at EF-S lenses for the one you want.

@cameralabs 12 лет назад

Check the date on the comment before calling anyone a liar. The T4i was announced on 7th June. I posted my comment a month before that. I accept your apology in advance.

@cameralabs 16 лет назад

Yes it will work fine with any Canon body which has an APS-C sensor and an EF-S compatible lens mount, like the 30D and 40D. It won't work with the full-frame bodies like the 5D / 1Ds Mark III.

@cameralabs 16 лет назад

I plan to review this lens in the future, but it may be a while yet...

@andersdenkend 17 лет назад

Wow. I am a bit surprised to actually find really usefull reviews of DSLR lenses on youtube. Thank you very much!

@cameralabs 16 лет назад

Hi Mark, there's lots to discuss here, so could you post your question on the Cameralabs forum? Thanks!

@GetOverHereMK 13 лет назад

@AgentJuly19903 Yes, all three of those bodies are crop-sensor Canon bodies and therefore support the EF-S lenses.

@emanuelmarcos 15 лет назад

sorry for the time u waited. Yes i highly recommend this lens and i bet that with the canon 50 d its the best u can get not being a full frame . But a super lens (the best) its the 28-105 l (F4) that is the super lens for weddings ...the 28-300 l its

@huetuber1204 2 года назад

Wow, you look so young! You’ve come a long way baby!

@cameralabs 2 года назад

Thanks! This was about 15 years ago!

@cameralabs 16 лет назад

That's correct, it won't work on any body which has a sensor larger than an APS-C model. The 1D line have a slightly larger APS-H sensor.

@cameralabs 12 лет назад

None of the Canon DSLRs will do continuous AF while filming. If you want that, get a Sony SLT, NEX or a Micro Four Thirds...

@MMasud08 12 лет назад

@extantia This is the filter I have for my 17-55mm. It's pretty basic and does what I want which is prevent dust from entering the lens. B+W is a great brand. B+W 77mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M)

@cameralabs 13 лет назад

@StevenRHaz They never send them in for testing!

@emanuelmarcos 15 лет назад

also a super lens but with weddings taking hour of work its not the lens u wanna be shooting with 6 or 7 hours in a row (heavy material) so thatswhy they are 2nd best, not to mention the excessive price tag, but not having a full frame u will lose alot of these last 2 lenses since the crop factor i think 1.6 of the aps-c sensor will turn them into not usable lenses in wide range( for instance the 17-40 atached to aps-c 1.6 crop factor sensor its a very good lens.hope i helped.

@joeamos-somasystemspvbatte6 11 лет назад

nice pros and cons, straight to the point. I like your no bullshit approach.

@cameralabs 15 лет назад

The XSi can use any Canon lens including this one.

@richhobo94 15 лет назад

Wow this is almost the exact setup I'm getting except with the Canon 500D/T1i... pretty much the same tho. Can't wait~

@cameralabs 14 лет назад

@Cr4zYH3aD You know you need to ask this on the forum!

@MMasud08 12 лет назад

@extantia i have this lens and a b&w filter. I haven't had any problem with dust because of the filter. It's such an expensive lens, the extra few dollars for a filter is well worth it!

@FDPictures 16 лет назад

I have used the Lens on my 400D and it is great! Best EF-S Lens in my opinion. But I miss the water-protection like the 24-70 L has. The 24-70 L is now mounted on my 5D and it is even a little bit better than the 17-55 IS USM

@khairivaider 12 лет назад

Which is better, a Canon 17-40 F/4L or the 17-55 F/2.8?

@salzero1 7 лет назад

Great review. Been comparing this one against the Sigma 17-50mm. I can get the Canon for $550 shipped since it's been out for some time now. So I think I will pull the trigger and get this lens for my 70D. Thanks again!

@LooperNor 13 лет назад

@syparish Except physics pretty much tells us that's impossible or it would be massive and have so much distortion that it'd look like you were going into warp speed.

@alecsgsx 11 лет назад

Hello Gordon!Thanx for all your videos end for your effort!All your videos are verry clear end practical!thank you once again!keep up the good work!All the best!

@BuffaloWarrior7 12 лет назад

The T4i released last week now offers this!

@RyanTheTuber 15 лет назад

Weddings eh? The Canon 70-200mm F/4.0L IS USM is not good for indoor shots and full-length shots. Although it is good for candid shots because of the big focal length. BUT, the aperture is quite narrow and will give you blurry pictures(in low light conditions). I would personally go with this lens PLUS, I'll include these bad boys when I do get this lens: Hood 580EX II Diffuser for the Speedlight B+W UV filter Circular Polarizer(just for the fun of it)

@Tekgila 13 лет назад

Recently, I plan to buy a canon 60D. Do you recommend me to get the one with 18-135mm or 17-55mm? Thanks in advance!

@visse264 10 лет назад

It strikes me as a little bit odd that nothing is being said about the image quality of this lens. It doesn't have the build quality of L lenses, but it's optical quality gets pretty close to some of them, with two UD and two aspherical lens elements built into it. I think that could be an additional reason to prefer this lens to let's say the EF-S 18-55 and EF-S 17-85.

@cameralabs 10 лет назад

I'm sure I mentioned in the video that I cover the quality in my written report at cameralabs - it's here: www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon1755EFS/

@visse264 10 лет назад

Gordon Laing Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate your review (and you answering me), but don't you think these specific L lens like glasses shouldn't also be mentioned here? Especially since it makes this lens stand out (along with F/2.8). But I like your review and I will be looking at the link you provided.

@RekimNZ 16 лет назад

Thanks for the excellent review!! - Great to see pictures of Queenstown :)

@prodigy2k7 12 лет назад

I wouldnt use automatic. Automatic guesses at which AF points to use. Its not very good. Its best to select which AF point to use. You should be able to get sharper photos.

@bangtwister 16 лет назад

Hey, Thanks for taking the time doing the reveiws. Excellent Job!

@RyanTheTuber 15 лет назад

What is the name of the hood that Canon made for this lens? I tried googling it but I end up finding reviews for the lens itself.

@AllahuAkbarAllah 15 лет назад

well said, hats off to you mate. its an awesome walk around lens.

@AdurianJ 13 лет назад

@applegirl1234 Yes why wouldn't you ? I've used it on the 450D 500D 550D i don't see why Canon wouldn't suppport it's flagship APS-C lens on it's new entry APS-c camera?

@rubent100 14 лет назад

So this is the best lens possible i hear. what other lenses are good besides these/ 85mm f1.8 Canon 24-70 f2.8 Canon L Series 11-16 f2.8 Tokina

@m420carbine4 14 лет назад

Gordon what lens should i get videomaking with the 7D? should I get the kit or should i just get the body and then get a lens. if so what lens would that be. the one you just reviewed

@h2soccergod 12 лет назад

@motion1100 yes it is.

@wildone106 13 лет назад

This lens is awesome I rarely switch it out. I tried the Tamron cheaper version and the quality of the image just wasn't as good imho

@lucifelmartell 16 лет назад

guys.... isn't EOS 400 D and Rebel XTI the same model.........coz untill now .. thass what i have Been thinking...

@cameralabs 15 лет назад

Yes, it's one of Canon's best EF-S lenses...

@brandonx777 16 лет назад

Yes it is.

@anime1213 14 лет назад

what cam has good quality ? i dnt want a big size cam tho... i juss want to take good pichas of me nd my friends..?

@kayendee21 14 лет назад

hey, i haven't bought a DSLR camera yet, i'm 16 and just about to start to learn photography, i'm planning to buy a canon eos 550d kit, so do you think i should bought this right away with the kit? or should i wait and practice?

@charifhaddad5886 10 лет назад

Thank you Gordon for this nice review,, There is a new great lens from Sigma which is 24-105mm f/4 , are you interested in doing a review about it ? Regards,

@cameralabs 10 лет назад

I have a review of it right here! cameralabs.com/reviews/Sigma_24-105mm_f4_DG_OS_HSM_Art/

@charifhaddad5886 10 лет назад

Thank you for the fast reply,, Regards,

@miguel88ms99 15 лет назад

Hi Gordon! will this lens be enough to explode 15 mp resolution of the canon 500d?

@apec2615 17 лет назад

Very informative. Thanks for the reviews.

@cameralabs 13 лет назад

@KarlToth 0:00 - expect to get everything for free in life.

@TTOMO 11 лет назад

Do you think this kind of lens (or the 18-55) would have reasonable enough zoom for taking pictures of hockey or other sports (I mean decent action shots and not just a landscape of the ice.) from the nosebleed seats of a big arena? It seems like it would be based on the video, but I just want to be sure. The pro arenas don't allow fans to take in lenses that are more than 80mm. I've used Lumix cameras with maximum success for a point and shoot superzoom, but I want to make the jump to DSLR.

@kkeliscy 13 лет назад

I recently bought this lens for my 600d and the only way to get a sharp focus is by manually selecting only the center AF point. On automatic all images are out of focus at all focal lengths and apertures. Is this normal?

@bettazrkool 16 лет назад

will it work with a 40d, or 30d. or will it only work with the xxxD series?

@99N1 12 лет назад

I was looking for a 60D camera review, but I didn't see one in your youtube library. However, I had a question regarding the info from your website on the 60D. The review there says, "No continuous AF during movies"... Is there a camera/ DSLR in the Canon line that has the continuous AF with a flip LCD screen? Just curious. And thank you for all the great videos!

@jasonuoft 13 лет назад

it will definitely boost the sale if canon put a red ring on this

@ellisekizbin3471 9 лет назад

Gordon, can you also compare this lens with Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC HSM OS. Ignoring the price; which one do you think is a better option? Many reviews talk about Sigma as "razor sharp" however I ve had the chance to experiment with one of those- and not really impressed. Do you think, CANON would give a far superior image quality and sharpness? Thanks

@YTeradicant 7 лет назад

Ellisekiz Bin I heard sigma isn't good, especially with autofocus.

@extantia 12 лет назад

@MMasud08 Thank you for the reply. So what is the least optically obtrusive filter if lens protection is the primary criteria? During my last foray into photography when Kodachrome 64 was the gold standard for 35 mm SLR's, the standard UV filter was recommended for lens protection.

@panadevulpe 13 лет назад

Gordon , I just bought the wonderful Canon 8D mark II with the superb Canon 10-400mm f/1.2 IS USM L lens . Was it a good choice ?

@emanuelmarcos 15 лет назад

Fantastic lens i own one , and all the weddings i did i used it, the only thing its missing its a red stripe and an L , i also own the 300 f2,8 is usm , so i know what im saying. ***** well it wasnt cheap 2 years ago but now u can find it under 1000Euros (in europe) Worths every penny and kicks the 17-40 L f4 butt. Ohh get a wood and a polarizer 150 more yakk

@extantia 12 лет назад

@MMasud08 Thank you again. To start, my plan is to buy the Canon T2I body only, the 17-55mm, and the B+W filter with the purpose of doing some filming for independent shorts and music accompaniment vids. Unless, you would recommend getting the camera kit with the 18-55mm for circumstances where I might not want to risk damage to the 17-55mm. BTW, what additional lens might you recommend? The 17-85mm looks promising.

@krejn 13 лет назад

@cameralabs Does the 17-55mm lens attach to The Canon EOS T2i, the T3i and the T3?

@pogoaidan 12 лет назад

i think the 7d has AF if you hold the AF mode button, not 100% sure on that though haha

@2Old4Toys 16 лет назад

Should the title not have "IS" in it?

@ivanovish90 15 лет назад

so it doesnt work for the xsi?

@extantia 13 лет назад

I am considering the purchase of this lens for a Canon T2i. One thing that concerns is that I've read and seen some consumer reviews mentioning an internal dust problem. Have you heard of this? Has it ever been addressed?

@4Alpha7Kilo 14 лет назад

Is this compatible with canon eos 350D?

@cameralabs 17 лет назад

Aha, that would be revealing the tricks of the trade! Oh, ok then: it's just a normal camcorder in AF mode...

@nolanspeller283 9 лет назад

Your opinion regarding the comparison of the 17-55 Canon vs the Sigma 18-35? If not shooting in low light, do the extra focal length and IS of the 17-55 make it the right choice? What about sharpness and image quality? Thanks and as always, I LOVE YOUR REVIEWS! keep it up!

@cameralabs 9 лет назад

Sorry, I've not tested the Sigma!

@nolanspeller283 9 лет назад

In your oninion, is there a better fast standard zoom for my canon 7d?

@cameralabs 9 лет назад

Nolan Speller no, it would be between this and the Sigma for me, depending on range, price and speed.

@fourfortyroadrunner 9 лет назад

My only complaint with this lens that (at the time) a grand for this, the build quality could be a bit better. I carry my camera over a shoulder, hanging down. This lens HAS to just unscrew itself, irritating.

@TheWardenet 9 лет назад

fourfortyroadrunner just put a rubber band or a wrist band and put it over the lense

@alestoquia 17 лет назад

Useful review. Thanks!

@sebarosca 14 лет назад

Best combination: 500D + 17-55mm 2.8 know it can be 550D + 17-55mm 2.8

@NiC3SH0T 14 лет назад

@syparish even if it was 4000 dollars it would be the most sold lens ever

@RyanTheTuber 15 лет назад

Oh, thanks! Anyways... I chose the 24-70mm than this... because of the fact that I already have a lens similar to this' focal range :DDD

@sisialab 11 лет назад

what can u say about comparing this lens to sigma 17- 50 f 2.8?

@prodigy2k7 12 лет назад

Yes

@bigotonbrand 6 лет назад

Would you still recommend this lens in 2018 using a T6S body?

@cameralabs 6 лет назад

I sometimes wonder about this myself. It's been a long time since I've used it, so can't say how the quality compares against modern lenses. BUT it remains the only EF-S f2.8 zoom, so if brightness or light gathering power are important, it's still an option. That said, I think I'd prefer the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 nowadays if brightness is more important than reach. If reach is more important than aperture, then go for one of the newer Canon EF-S zooms, like the 18-135mm.

@digitalclips 10 лет назад

My favorite lens bar none.

@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32 13 лет назад

@KarlToth That doesn't work.

@motion1100 13 лет назад

Is lens compatible to the 7D

@patriotbarrow 16 лет назад

I don't think it works on a 1D either.

@pgulysse1 3 года назад

To bad Canon did not create a 2.8 Trinity APSC EF-S lens. And it's too late. They won't put more money on this mount. And I have the 90D & SL2. The EF 2.8 trinity lenses are bigger and I won't move to FF DSLR. No need for me. Mirrorless ways later, because it's a different system and money to invest.

@cameralabs 3 года назад

Yes, I agree, I wish they'd made L lenses in thr EFS mount specifically for APSC. I feel this is an advantage of Fujifilm's X system in that it was always and will only ever be APSC, so there's budget and premium models designed for that. Canon, Nikon and Sony support both FF and APSC so they will inevitably encourage you to adopt one over the other.

@pgulysse1 3 года назад

@@cameralabs I have the feeling camera makers with APSC DSLR lines did not take their APSC lines seriously (or did not do enough to support those lines of products) or their thinking was, a professional or enthusiast who has mean$ or who is ready to invest in systems will go FF and buy fast & big FF glasses, and (additionally) will add a couple of advanced APSC Bodies (D500, EOS 7D) in their bag. You have FF bodies and lenses, then it's ok to add those advanced APSC bodies... Sigma, Tokina, Tamron did try to offer APSC lens options... Now all makers are moving to mirrorless for sure... Same logic? I will never recommend a friend who is serious to look at those APSC lines (EF-M, Nikon Z-APSC or Sony APSC- but they have fast glasses-)... and you are right the only maker who is serious with APSC is Fuji. Fuji is the king of APSC. I think the makers are taking their final position in this shrinking Market. You have money, you are young and can carry heavy lenses then go FF (Sony-E, Canon-RF, Nikon-Z, L-partners) >> bloody and rivalry... For ASPC, ONLY Fuji. Fuji is the King!!!! Hope Fuji will comes with more specialized cameras with fast frame rates for sports, wildlife shooters... If you want to lower the weight of your bag with quality equipment, you have OMD & Panasonic (But fingers crossed for the future). MF is not for everyone but Fuji is make it more affordable.