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Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black

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Bullet Points Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black
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  • - Versatile zoom range great for landscapes, portraits and travel
  • - Zoom across the full focal length without slowing the shutter speed thanks to the fixed f/2.8 aperture
  • - Enjoy quiet fast focusing with USM technology with full time manual focus override when needed
  • - Optimal flash metering on all shoots as this lens passes distance information to the camera’s E-TTL II flash system
  • - Avoid camera shake and shoot in low light without a flash using the 3-stop Optical Image Stabilizer technology
  • - Reduce flare and ghosting with Super Spectra coatings on the lens
  • - Smooth highlights from a 7-bladed aperture for a more natural look and feel to your images
  • - Compatible with all Canon EOS DSLR cameras with an APS-C sensor and Canon EOS M series mirrorless cameras using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Long product name Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black :
The short editorial description of Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black

EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
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Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black:
The official marketing text of Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black as supplied by the manufacturer

The 17-55mm zoom range delivers outstanding flexibility, producing high-quality images for landscape, portrait and travel photography. The f/2.8 aperture remains constant throughout the full focal length range, so you can zoom without slowing the shutter speed. With fast focusing in Ultra-Sonic motor (USM) technology you can roam city streets and expansive scenery, capturing subjects without interruption. The 3-stop optical Image Stabilizer and wide aperture reduces camera shake, enabling hand-held photography in low-light conditions or night photography without using a flash.

Short summary description Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black:
This short summary of the Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black data-sheet is auto-generated and uses the product title and the first six key specs.

Canon 1242B005, Wide lens, 19/12, 17 - 55 mm, Image stabilizer, Canon EF-S

Long summary description Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black:
This is an auto-generated long summary of Canon 1242B005 camera lens SLR Wide lens Black based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

Canon 1242B005. Component for: SLR, Lens structure (elements/groups): 19/12, Lens type: Wide lens. Camera brands compatibility: Canon, AF actuator: Ring USM, Compatibility: EOS. Product colour: Black. Diameter: 8.35 cm, Filter size: 7.7 cm, Length: 110.6 mm. Magnification: 0.17x

Lens system
Component for *
SLR
Lens type *
Wide lens
Lens structure (elements/groups) *
19/12
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
78.5 - 27.85°
Focal length range
17 - 55 mm
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Closest focusing distance *
0.35 m
Maximum aperture number *
22
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
27 - 88 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
27 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)
88 mm
Image sensor format
APS-C
Lens mount interface *
Canon EF-S
Lens system
Image stabilizer
Yes
Image stabilizer number of stops
3
Performance
AF actuator
Ring USM
Camera brands compatibility *
Canon
Ultrasonic motor (USM)
Yes
Compatibility
EOS
Design
Product colour
Black
Weight & dimensions
Length
110.6 mm
Weight
645 g
Diameter *
8.35 cm
Filter size *
7.7 cm
Other features
Magnification
0.17x
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2019-12-01 15:03:32
Uk has collected 25 expert reviews for Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens and the average expert rating is 78 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
78%
Source Review comments Score
photoreview.com.au
Updated:
2019-12-01 15:03:23
This versatile standard zoom lens can cover everything from landscapes and cityscapes through to group, full-body and head-and-shoulders portraits. Although larger and heavier than Canon's cheaper EF-S kit zooms, it affords greater control over depth of f...
Bottom line SPECSPicture angle: 78  degrees 30 minutes to 27 degrees 50 minutes Minimum aperture: f/22Lens construction: 19 elements in 12 groups (including 3 aspherical elements and 2 UD glass elements)Lens mounts: Canon EF-SDiaphragm Blades: 7 (circular aperture)F...
88%
practicalphotography.com
Updated:
2019-12-01 15:03:28
With image stabilisation (IS), a solid f/2.8 throughout the zoom range and USM focusing, the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is about as close to a pro lens as many Canon users will be able to afford...
60%
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