IS Failure on 17-55mm

Just read that the 17-55mm has had problems with the IS. How likely is that to occur?

Don't get me nervous. I just bought one for myself for Christmas

But the IS motor tends to be significantly louder compared to the kit 18-55mm lens. You can hear the whizzing sound of the IS motor working every time the shutter is half pressed.

Just wondering though, I'm new to the forum...is this whizzing sound normal guys?

Welcome. I have no idea, I'm looking to pick one up. I remember the 28-135 had a small grinding sound but it was normal.

The whizzing or grinding sound is normal. I would get worried if I didn't hear that.

aviator.4.life wrote in post #9666675
Just read that the 17-55mm has had problems with the IS. How likely is that to occur?

Don't worry about it. Just go and do some shooting and don't forget to turn the IS on if need be

I've had mine almost 2 years now, IS still works like a charm.

I've heard of some issues with the AF here and there but never had a problem with mine while I owned it. Lens Rentals.com has it at #2 on their lens repair data page, but read the ENTIRE page before freaking out

Awesome lens, I still wouldn't think twice about picking one up if I needed it again.

alpha_1976 wrote in post #9667015
Don't worry about it. Just go and do some shooting and don't forget to turn the IS on if need be

I don't have one yet.

I had a 17-55 for nearly 2 years and the IS on it worked like a champ. Keep in mind that folks post stuff breaking on forums a heck of a lot more than starting threads like "Hey, my lens still works like a champ"

eric.la30 wrote in post #9666720
Don't get me nervous. I just bought one for myself for Christmas

But the IS motor tends to be significantly louder compared to the kit 18-55mm lens. You can hear the whizzing sound of the IS motor working every time the shutter is half pressed.

Just wondering though, I'm new to the forum...is this whizzing sound normal guys?

yup whizzing is normal.

Yeah, the sound whizzing is normal. You should try the 70-200 2.8 IS, the IS on that not only makes a noise but has a considerable clunk when it engages - kind of scared me the first time I used it.

james_in_baltimore wrote in post #9667419
Yeah, the sound whizzing is normal. You should try the 70-200 2.8 IS, the IS on that not only makes a noise but has a considerable clunk when it engages - kind of scared me the first time I used it.

Me too, almost felt like I was handling a weapon, not a lens

james_in_baltimore wrote in post #9667419
Yeah, the sound whizzing is normal. You should try the 70-200 2.8 IS, the IS on that not only makes a noise but has a considerable clunk when it engages - kind of scared me the first time I used it.

Haha. Well that's a relief to hear. Just one quick question, don't mean to veer too far off topic but, does leaving IS on reduce image quality to a minimal degree? And when I zoom in 10x on Live View to watch IS work its magic, seems like the image is slightly "floating" around from the stabilizing motor. Is this what normally happens?

Nonetheless, to respond to the thread, I've had the 17-55mm for 2 months already and absolutely love it. Indoor performance is great, especially for family parties!

The whirring noise is normal, not a big deal unless you're shooting video - then it is a bit distracting. IQ shouldn't be affected at all.

aviator.4.life wrote in post #9667226
I don't have one yet.

Then go and get one