Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras

To meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a new lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction includes UD and aspherical elements, which deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for camera movement so that the image appears steady on the image plane, ensuring clear, crisp images, even in dim light. With a Ring-type USM, inner focusing and new AF algorithms, this lens achieves autofocus quickly and quietly, and with full-time mechanical manual focusing, manually adjusting the focus is possible even in AF mode.

* Brand: Canon
* Model: 1242B002
* Released on: 2006-03-31
* Dimensions: 3.00" h x 5.00" w x 5.00" l, 1.50 pounds

* 17-55mm wide-angle zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon DSLR cameras
* AD and aspherical elements deliver impressive image quality through entire zoom range
* Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for image shake even in dim lighting
* Large circular aperture produces shallow depth of field; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM)
* Measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long; weighs 22.8 ounces; 1-year warranty