Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Review

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Specifications

Image size APS-C
35mm film equivalent focal length 27-88
Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) 48º - 15º 40',
68º 40' - 23º 20',
78º 30' - 27º 50'
Lens construction (elements/groups) 19/12
No. of diaphragm blades 7
Minimum aperture 22
Closest focusing distance (m) 0.35
Maximum magnification (x) 0.17 (at 55mm)
Distance information Yes
Image stabilizer 3-stops
AF actuator Ring USM¹
Filter diameter (mm) 77
Max. diameter x length (mm) 83.5 x 110.6
Weight (g) 645
Magnification - Extension Tube EF12 II 0.45-0.23¹
Magnification - Extension Tube EF25 II 1.71-0.51
Lens Cap E-77U / E-77II
Lens hood EW-83J
Soft case LP1219
Extenders EF1.4x II and EF2x II Not compatible
AF actuator ¹ Mechanical full-time manual focusing built-in
Magnification - Extension Tube EF12 II ¹ Only compatible at tele