Canon EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM Lens

Product Description

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Change your view. Not your aperture. With a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range & a 3-stop Image Stabilizer, the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM provides outstanding performance & framing flexibility in low light conditions. Wide angle zoom for EF-S mount bodies f/2.8 aperture throughout zoom range 3-stop Image Stabilizer Fast, quiet auto focus Super Spectra coating Circular aperture for pleasing background blur Passes distance information to E-TTL II Optional lens hood High performance wide angle zoom With an effective focal length range of Approx. 27-88mm (35 mm equivalent), the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is a powerful lens that delivers remarkable image quality. The wide angle zoom means that you can capture more of every scene & adds a new sense of space & perspective to your photography. Fixed aperture The large f/2.8 aperture provides excellent results in low light conditions. The aperture remains constant through the full focal length range, allowing you to zoom from Approx. 27-88mm (35 mm equivalent) without slowing shutter speed. Pleasing background blur A circular aperture provides a pleasing background blur when shooting with a wide aperture; ideal for creating a sense of depth & isolating your subject from the background. Image Stabilizer The EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM features Canon's 3-stop Image Stabilizer (IS). Ideal for handheld work, IS allows the use of shutter speeds up to 3 stops slower then normal with no perceptible increase in image blur. The IS function helps with low light conditions, fast paced scenes & shooting from moving vehicles. Fast, quiet auto focus A ring USM (Ultrasonic motor) uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations to drive responsive, near-silent high speed auto focus. Full time manual focus override is available without having to switch out of AF. Super Spectra coatings Optimised Super Spectra lens coatings & lens element shapi