tscheung Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hello,Want to buy a len range like 17-55 f2.8, for indoors and dim light events, can anybody tell me how good this len?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel_bocanegra Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hi Tak, Well, you search the forum for previous post about this topic. You will find hundreds and to summarize all, its an awesome lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i._l. Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 It's the top-of-line lens if you have the budget. In my case, I want to make sure the lens is not the limiting factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g dan mitchell Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 A useful review/test of this lens and some of the alternatives is found at www.slrgear.com. I think that their 3D interactive blur charts are especially interesting. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdigi Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Its very good optically, fast focus, 2.8, IS. but its built closer to that of the 28-135 so I did not feel it was worth the high price tag. Maybe it was the sample they had in the store but the focus ring was cheap next to the L's which are close in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgpinc Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 The only lens I have that has slightly better image quality is my 70-200mm 4.0 IS lens. My 17-55mm 2.8 IS is even better than my 24-105mm IS. It is the best lens you can buy for a Canon nnD camera if you use that focal length range. My current crop camera kit is 10-22mm, 17-55mm, 35mm 2.0, 50mm 2.5 macro, 70-200mm 4.0 IS and 85mm 1.8. Sometimes I just walk around with an XSi and 18-55mm IS kit lens. I have a friend who just bought a 200-500mm zoom to shoot his kid playing soccer against my advice. Buy what you like that makes you happy. Good luck! 17-55mm 2.8 probably around 5.0 on 40D. <center><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/7731932-md.jpg"></center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 It's kickass. My review: http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/frary/canon_efs17-55.htm Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrymorgan Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I agree — it's a great lens. It's the one I use the most on my 20D.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrymorgan Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 And I should have added that the shot of the guy in the bar was handheld at 1/3s. The IS on the 17-55 is so good that I have no hesitation taking shots at 1/3s or even 1/2s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_king2 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I know a professional photographer who also runs a camera store (he is a pro Canon dealer as well). I was only talking to him yesterday about the 17-55. He uses various 1D bodies, a 5D and a 40D. On the 40D he uses the 17-55 f/2.8 IS. He feels this lens is optically better than his 24-70 f/2.8L. His comments, not mine. I do own the 17-55 and reckon its IQ is superb. I find the build quality OK so I don't complain about it. If a 1.6x crop sensor camera is in your future then get this lens, you won't regret it. Even if you do decide to upgrade your crop sensor body to full frame you will still get good money for your 17-55 if you decide to sell. Cheers, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhut-nguyen Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I don't own it, but have heard a lot of praise about this lens. People say it's the best lens for 1.6x camera. Optically it's excellent, it's fast (f/2.8), it's wide angle zoom and it has IS so you have to work really realy hard to get unsharp images, that's why people rarely get bad results hence more praises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Michael Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Excellent lens for the criteria you outline. We nearly bought them for our Wedding kits: the only reason we did not, was we decided to use 30D / 5D bodies, rather than all APS-C format. WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_bryant2 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I borrowed one for a trip to NM and I was very impressed with the results with my 40 D. The lens is very sharp, Possibly the best EFS lens Canon makes, IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photohns Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Does anyone else feel this lens has better image quality than the 24-105? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris cobb Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I recently read a review of this lens in a recent copy of Digital Photography, a UK magazine. It's a positive review but they mention potentially waiting a while, due to Canon's recent announcement of its Sub Wavelength structure Coating (SWC). They imply that this may be applied to this lens in the near future. I haven't read much about SWC but it's meant to "dramatically reduce ghosting and flare". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_john_appleton Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Does anyone else feel this lens has better image quality than the 24-105? yes Hans i sold a 24-105 for that very reason i think my copy was not a good copy. and very very flare prone and the results looked a tiny bit soft(no was not a early copy that should have been recalled) I not do side by side test but i think the IS is a bit better in the L glass . i think the build quality can be better for the price maybe its to keep pros away from it As IT IS SHARPER than my primes and most L glass Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tscheung Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have 5d and 40d, and 24-105, want to buy the 24-70 L, for me too heavy, and f/2.8 IS, I known this len is EFS, but, up to now, still the one and only one choice from canon, is a bit stupid? Any more suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_john_appleton Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Yes Hans its a step up from the 24-105 i have had both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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