 For crop sensor cameras only (T3i, 60D, 7D). This lens provides a very wide f/2.8 aperture, three-stop third-generation image stabilizer, and a zoom range that makes it an ideal walkaround or everyday lens. It’s received universally excellent reviews for sharpness and usability; it is an L-quality lens, both in build and sharpness. We continue to add copies as the demand seems to be growing almost weekly. Several people have rented it for a second time now, so obviously they like it. Only Works With: Crop sensor cameras (T3i, 7D, etc…) Roger’s take: A remarkable lens. It’s very sharp. The combination wide aperture and Image Stabilization let you shoot nearly in the dark: if the camera can focus on it, you can probably shoot it handheld. For those shooting with a crop camera this is the ultimate ‘wedding zoom’ and one of the few zoom lenses that can be shot indoors in ambient light. Note: We have removed the “high risk lens” designation for the Canon 17-55 EF-S. Failure rates have dropped dramatically in the last 6 months. However, there have been numerous reports in various photography forums that this lens often gives ERR99 and ERR00 with Canon 20D and Rebel XT (not XTi, 30D, or newer) cameras. Not all of these cameras have problems with this lens (older models seem more prone to the problem) and updating to the most recent firmware reduces the chance of such problems occurring. However, we do NOT recommend the 17-55 f/2.8 IS lens be used with 20D or XT cameras. Includes:
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Links:MTF Chart:
Thick lines: 10 lines/mm; thin lines: 30 lines/mm. The darker black lines represent the MTF characteristics at maximum aperture; the blue lines at f/8. The solid lines trace the radical S (sagittal) curve, while the broken lines trace the tangential M (meridional) curve. If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE Lens Diagram
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