What is the EFS 18-55mm lens good for?

(From Canon lens literature) Compact and affordable, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is the ideal general-purpose standard zoom. Its 4-stop Image Stabilizer provides great performance in low light conditions.

Does Canon 17 55 have image stabilization?

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens, with a fast, fixed f/2.8 aperture, very high image quality, 3-stop Image Stabilization and a very popular focal length range, is one of the best general purpose lenses available.

How far does a 55mm lens zoom?

Zoomed in fully, it’s the equivalent of 82mm on a full-frame camera. So it’s wide enough for general everyday shooting of places and landscapes while also zooming in enough to be useful for flattering people photos.

What is a 17 55 lens used for?

The 17-55mm IS is Canon’s most expensive midrange zoom designed exclusively for the 1.6x sensor cameras. Forget it for 35mm cameras, full-frame and 1.3x digital cameras. Good News: 1.)

What is the Canon EF-S 17-55mm ISM zoom lens?

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Zoom Lens meets user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a new lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject.

Is the Canon EF-S 17-85mm a good lens?

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5. 6 IS USM Lens boasts a longer focal length range but lacks the fast aperture and is not as sharp (especially in the corners) as the 17-55 IS. The two lenses are rather close in center sharpness but most of the time my primary subject is not dead center in the frame.

What is the aperture of Canon EF-S zoom lens?

To meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject.

How much does the canon 17-55mm weigh?

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a middle weight at 22.8 oz (645g). At 3.3″ x 4.4″ (83.5mm x 110.6mm), the 17-55mm IS becomes the largest EF-S lens to date.