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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens Specifications and Measurements
| Specifications | Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens | |
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| Year Introduced | 2006 | |
| Mounts On | APS-C | |
| Lenses / Groups | 19/12 | |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 78°30' - 27°50' | |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 68°40' - 23°20 | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 48° - 15°40' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | |
| Number of Aperture Blades | ||
| Rounded Aperture? | ||
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 22.8 oz (645g) | |
| Actual Weight | 22.9 oz (650g) | |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.4 oz (40g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 24.4 oz (690g) | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.29 x 4.35” (83.5 x 110.6mm) | |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.28 x 4.73” (83 x 120.2mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.8” (147.3mm) | |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.07” (27.1mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.22 x 2.45” (107.3 x 62.3mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7 - 8.07” (177.8 - 204.9mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.43” / 1.8” (11mm / 45.6mm) | |
| Filter Size | 77mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 90° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 13.78” (350mm) | |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 13.27” / 12.72” (337mm / 323mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.16x | |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.45-0.23x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 1.71-0.51x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 58° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | N / EW-83J Buy ► | |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 3 / Y | |
| Extender Compatible? | N | |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / LP1219 Buy ► | |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 17mm = 3.40' 20mm = 3.84' 28mm = 5.31' 35mm = 6.51' 55mm = 9.86' |
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| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 17mm = 1037mm 20mm = 1169mm 28mm = 1618mm 35mm = 1983mm 55mm = 3005mm |
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| Review | Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens | |
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