Just picked up: 17-55mm f/2.8

So I have been looking around for a better lens to replace the focal lengths of my 18-55 kit lens and had a few options. I had it narrowed down to either the 17-40 f/4L and the 17-55 f/2.8. The 17-40 was quite a bit less expensive but I found that it just wasn't going to cover the range I wanted, not to mention I like the larger aperture for low light situations as well as a greater DOF. So, I ended up spending the extra cash and going with the 17-55 although I really wanted to add a red stripe to my collection, lol. It will happen in good time...the 70-200 f/2.8 IS is next on my list .

Anyways, I am very happy with this lens so far. It is extremely sharp and focus' extremely fast and accurate. Couldn't be more happy. I haven't had too much time with the lens as of yet, but I have a quick sample pic:

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Good score on the lens. I have the same one and several that you own as per your signature. Your new purchase was great. The EF-S 17-55 is actually an L lens but can't be marketed as an L because it won't fit all the cameras in the Canon line up. This is what I was told by a Canon rep last weekend. Sample picture was sharp even though it was back lit. Enjoy the glass.

I have been told the same about the L story. As for the sameple pic, I used the pop-up flash on my cam to fill in a bit because I was shooting into the sun. Is that what you meant by backlit?

amd is the best wrote in post #6765627
I have been told the same about the L story. As for the sameple pic, I used the pop-up flash on my cam to fill in a bit because I was shooting into the sun. Is that what you meant by backlit?

Yes, the main light source was the sun and was casting a dark shadow onto the front of the bird. It was still dark even though you used fill flash. Are you sure the flash activated ? Usually with fill flash at that distance the bird will come out over exposed.

OC Zoom wrote in post #6765652
Yes, the main light source was the sun and was casting a dark shadow onto the front of the bird. It was still dark even though you used fill flash. Are you sure the flash activated ? Usually with fill flash at that distance the bird will come out over exposed.

The bird was approx 4 feet away and I am pretty sure the flash fired. I think I can see a refelection in the birds eye.

You will love this lens and you'll see more keepers! Congrats!

gratz man im in the same boat as you. just got the lens 2 weeks ago and really havent gotten too much time to play with it yet.

Thanks guys. I can't wait to really test it out!

its an awesome lens! congrats!

nice. congrats on it. if you want a red ring just put a red rubber band on the lens.

I just got mine back from servicing! We can celebrate together!


Please put a uv filter on it.

great value for money

i love these lens

Forget about how much you paid for it...just think how much you'll make WITH IT!

Great lens choice. Congrats.

mrkgoo wrote in post #6766978
I just got mine back from servicing! We can celebrate together!

Please put a uv filter on it.

Just curious as to why yours was being serviced? I am planning on putting a UV filter on ASAP.

samnz wrote in post #6767379
Forget about how much you paid for it...just think how much you'll make WITH IT!

Great lens choice. Congrats.

I hope I can start making some money with it at some point. I am still in the hobby stage of the game.