17-55 is f/2.8 shots?

I've read a few things online about being a little soft at f/2.8. True or not, we know how the internet can be.

Anyway, I'm sitting on the fence with lens purchase. I've seen a few here, and pbase has garbage on finding good low f-stop shots. Anyone up to the challenge of posting up some various shots at f/2.8?

I will add that some of the pics I've seen at higher f-stops have looked very good! Thanks y'all!

edit: and f/2.8 and closer subjects is what I've been reading about.

I am contemplating the purchase of this lens too. I looked at many samples at the link below. Hope it helps. There is also commentary there too.

http://www.pbase.com …anon/ef_s_17_55​_28_is_usm

I don't find it soft at all, but I find I try to push the SS too much at times - I seem to forget people move, and try a shot at .5 sec. resulting in some soft shots - can't blame the lens for that.
I can't seem to find any close subjects at 2.8, but I will look and edit later if I find any.

PhotoScout wrote in post #2051112
I am contemplating the purchase of this lens too. I looked at many samples at the link below. Hope it helps. There is also commentary there too.

http://www.pbase.com …anon/ef_s_17_55​_28_is_usm

I mentioned in my post above that pbase doesn't have much shot at 2.8

Just looking for some owners to do some close ups at 2.8.

I've not really had chance to use mine 'properly' yet, but here's one of the first few I took.
Handheld (but sat down) 1/80th @ f/2.8, 55mm. Straight from RAW converted in DPP, no PP.

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Here's a couple, not the best.

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Here is one of mine at 2.8

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Hi,

Here are a couple of shots from the 17-55MM EF-S IS I made earlier this year. I used DXO on both of these to post process for color and noise enhancement.

1. Crash shot is at 35MM, 1/60th, f/2.8, ISO 400. I also used the on board flash. <-- this accident happened around the corner from my house...fortunately no one was hurt but the brand new car was totaled

2. Crowd shot is 17mm, 1/20th, f/2.8, ISO 1600.

I love this lens and keep it on my black dRebel 350 as my walk around lens.

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Here's a couple of shots with the 17-55 at F2.8

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Toogy,

Absolutely beautiful portrait shots Great work!

WOW! This is why I love this forum, it's a true community!

Thanks for the pics so far everyone, this lens looks like a winner!

Ok, let's address the dust that some are reporting inside..... are there people that are NOT seeing dust in their copies?

syntrix wrote in post #2053095
WOW! This is why I love this forum, it's a true community!

Thanks for the pics so far everyone, this lens looks like a winner!

Ok, let's address the dust that some are reporting inside..... are there people that are NOT seeing dust in their copies?

Syntrix,

I have had my copy since June and I have not seen any dust problems. The lens does extend on full zoom so in the wrong environment I guess dust could get on the barrell and then be pulled inside when returning to the WA view???

That said, it has not been a problem for me.

Canon may as well supply this lens with a tube of superglue cos I cant ever imagine it coming off my camera.

0.4 second hand held by a newbie

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no dust issues with mine.
although people who have dust issues, have you tried contacting Canon to see if they will clean it for free?