Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS...Comments Please...

I thought about the same combination. Optically and mechanically, the 17-55
2.8IS excellent and a 2.8 image stabilised zoom is just awesome.

However, for me personally, I looked through all the previous shots I had
taken with my camera and most of my 'zoom lens' walkaround shots were
between 24mm and 85mm. Therefore, it is just a tad too short for my use.
Also, I think it is overpriced for a non 'L' lens.

For my shooting needs, the 24-70 2.8 would be the perfect zoom lens, however
the lens hood is very big and therefore a bit clumsy for a walkaround lens
(people have complained about the weight, but this isn't a problem). It is
daunting when you point the 24-70 at people, which is the biggest problem
for me.

This left me contemplating the 24-105. Some of my previous indoor shots, I
really needed 2.8 or greater to get a useable shutter speed. So, the 24-105
isn't ideal as it's a bit slow, so I would need to use primes in these
conditions. Also, the shallower depth of field of the 2.8 is handy.

So, after contemplating what walkaround lens to choose for about 8 months,
my money is still in my pocket, but I think it's going to be the 24-105,
10-22 for wide shots and use of primes as much as possible, when I can get
away without using a zoom. Oh and my 70-200, which I love.




"Rob B" wrote in message

> Hi Guys,
>
> I'm contemplating buying the new EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS lens from Canon.
> I'll be using it on a 30D.
> If you have any comments to make about the lens's optical or mechanical
> performance, I'd sure like to hear them before I buy.
>
> Best Regards... Rob.
>
>
>
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Hi Guys,

Thanks to all you chaps for your input... all very much appreciated.

I'm hoping to photograph a friends wedding & do some portrait work too hence
I reckon the f2.8 17-55 EF-S lens would give me more DOF control.

Can anyone help with a report on the optical / mechanical properties of this
EF-S lens?...

Regards ... Rob.

"Bill Funk" wrote in message

> On 16 Aug 2006 12:59:34 -0700, "lmelendez"
> wrote:
>
> >Hi Rob,
> >
> >I thought about it as well, and at the end decided to get the 17-40
> >F4L. It is one stop slower and doesn't have IS, but it has the
> >advantage that it will fit a full frame camera... not that I currently
> >own one... but I would like to have one someday.
>
> I bought that lens for my wide-angle needs, and the EF 28-135mm IS for
> my walkaround lens.
> For my needs/desires, this is a great combination.
>
> On my 30D, I find that f/4 isn't much of a limitation, even inside a
> museum; just up the ISO, and any problem goes away, and the 30D's
> noise at ISO 400 is next to nothing.
> --
> Bill Funk
> replace "g" with "a"
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