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Black Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 zoom lens with silver ring and switches

Canon

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens camera lens

SKU CH-26HN-5WDAY

A versatile standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs covering 27.2–88mm equivalent with a constant f/2.8 aperture, UD and aspherical elements, Super Spectra coating, ring-type USM autofocus.

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture across the 17-55mm zoom range
  • 2-88mm equivalent focal length covers wide to portrait angles
  • Two UD and three aspherical elements reduce aberrations for sharp images
  • Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to three stops of shake correction
  • Ring-type USM delivers fast, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override

Flexible APS-C standard zoom

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is a constant-aperture zoom designed for APS-C DSLRs. Its 17-55mm focal range delivers a 27.2-88mm equivalent view suited to everyday photography. The bright f/2.8 maximum aperture stays constant throughout the range, aiding low-light work and depth-of-field control. Two UD and three aspherical elements plus Super Spectra coating reduce aberrations, flare and ghosting.

Check mount and sensor format

This lens uses the EF-S mount and covers only APS-C image circles, so it will not function on full-frame Canon bodies. Confirm your camera accepts EF-S lenses before ordering. The aperture stops down to f/22 for extended depth of field when needed. No adapter or firmware update is mentioned in the supplied data.

Ring USM focus with stabilisation

A ring-type ultrasonic motor provides quick, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override for tactile adjustments. The built-in optical Image Stabilizer is rated for three stops of shake correction during handheld shooting. A rounded seven-blade diaphragm produces smooth background blur. The lens is supplied new in its original packaging.

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Price $699.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

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Brand nameCanon International
Product typeZoom Lens

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens and what must be purchased separately?

The lens itself is supplied new; a compatible Canon APS-C DSLR body, memory card, and any desired filters or hood are separate purchases.

How do I choose between the focal lengths and apertures this zoom offers?

The zoom covers 17 to 55 mm, giving a 27.2 to 88 mm equivalent view on APS-C, with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the range.

What does the three-stop image stabilizer mean for handheld shooting?

It allows shutter speeds roughly three stops slower than normal while still keeping images sharp, helping in low light at the 55 mm end.

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