EF-S 17–55mm lens

17-55mm
f/2.8
Zoom
645 g
Min focus 0.35 m

Quick answer

The Canon EF-S 17–55mm lens is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 17-55mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF-S mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

This 17-55mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF-S mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Canon EF-S 17–55mm lens specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 17-55mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Zoom
Released: 2006
Minimum focus distance: 0.35 m
Weight: 645 g
Length: 111 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 17–55mm lens?

At 17-55mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.6x	27–88mm	23.1–67°	27.6–77°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF-S 17–55mm lens use?

It uses the Canon EF-S mount, so it fits Canon EF-S cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF-S 17–55mm lens?

It zooms across 17-55mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.

Is the Canon EF-S 17–55mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 17-55mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.

What is the Canon EF-S 17–55mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 27–88mm on full frame, with a 23.1–67° horizontal and 27.6–77° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.