Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM is lighter by 310g.
- Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM goes wider (17mm vs 60mm).
- Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM reaches further (60mm vs 55mm).
- Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is the newer design (2006 vs 2005).
| Spec | EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM | EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Type | Macro | Zoom |
| Focal length | 60mm | 17-55mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 12 | 19 |
| Weight g | 335.0 (lighter) | 645.0 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 77 |
| Length mm | 69.8 | 110.6 |
| Diameter mm | 73.0 | 83.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.35 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.17 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM
A 1:1 macro lens for Canon APS-C DSLRs with USM focusing and internal focus. Gives about a 96mm equivalent field of view.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Fast USM focusing
- Internal focusing
- Sharp
Cons
- No image stabilization
- APS-C only
- Shorter working distance than a 100mm macro
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
A constant-aperture standard zoom for Canon APS-C cameras with stabilization and USM focusing. Often seen as the APS-C counterpart of a 24-70mm f/2.8.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Image stabilization
- USM autofocus
- Sharp, with good contrast
Cons
- Not weather-sealed
- Large for an APS-C lens (645 g)
- APS-C only