brian_goodman Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Hey Bob, I see that B&H has it in stock. Before I shell out $1200 for this one ,I think I'll wait and see what you think. After reading your 70-300 f4-5.6 IS review, I picked that lens up, and your review was right on tack. So waiting on you. You better hurry before I spend the $1200 on something stupid; like food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_j2 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Ah, . . . who needs food when there's new camera gear out there to buy and somebody has it in stock! I know, but I couldn't resist. Good luck on your new diet and lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I'd be happy to review it if I could get my hands on one! I bought the 70-300 for myself, but I don't think I'll be forking out $1200 for my own 17-55/2.8. Not that it's not likely to be good - I expect it will be - just that I personally don't need a fast zoom with that range. If I can get my hands on one for a few days, I'll certainly be writing a review. Just don't hold your breath waiting for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I am sure it will be good, but IMO Canon has lost the plot a bit. They haven't introduced a lens that one could say was good value for money in ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eos 10 fan Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Klaus Schroiff reviewed the 17-55/IS on PhotoZone.de - he also reviewed both of Canon's 70-300/IS (and 80+ other lenses) here: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 And to think that Bob A., one of the more influential EOS experts there are, cannot get advanced copies of Canon hardware. How does Canon marketing get away with that?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmeade Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I think the 24-105 is very good value for money, even at UK prices. I expect there will be quite a few takers on the 2.8 IS, if you want to upgrade from the 18-55 kit lens and don'r want to agonise over different lengths and combinations, it's a natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quynh_nguyen Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I am waiting for the comparison between the Canon 17-55 2.8 and the Tamron 17-50 2.8. The Tamron lacks the last 5mm but costs only a fraction, at around $450 only. And they are both EF-S! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Photozone has a comprehensive test of this and other lenses. <p> <a href="http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/canon_1755_28/index.htm">Photozone Test</a> <p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Photo.net doesn't get any EOS stuff to test from Canon. They've loaned us a few digicams and printers (which we appreciate), but they've never been forthcoming when it comes to Canon EOS stuff, either camera bodies or lenses. I think that to get on their good side for EOS gear you have to totally avoid making any comments on rumors of new products or speculating about what they might be working on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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