Compare Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens to Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens

  Canon 1242B002

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

Canon 2519A004AA

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens

Product Description
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a large-aperture lens specifically designed for EF-S type digital SLR cameras, and that offers a super wide angle to short telephoto zoom range,... More
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a large-aperture lens specifically designed for EF-S type digital SLR cameras, and that offers a super wide angle to short telephoto zoom range, with built-in Image Stabilization. Less
A highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability. Images are sharp and clear at all apertures. Through computer simulations, the lens has been designed to give... More
A highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability. Images are sharp and clear at all apertures. Through computer simulations, the lens has been designed to give beautiful background blur. Since the front lens group does not rotate during focusing special filter effects are not affected. Less
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Canon 1242B002
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
From $940.00
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens
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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 10 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Good Quality (4)
  • Sharp Focus (3)
  • Fast Focus (2)
  • Versatile (2)
  • Good value (1)
Cons
  • Heavy (4)
  • Difficult to Clean (1)
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  • Multi-purpose (3)
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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM - A Whole Different Kind of Animal

bysoupcraze Jul 12, 2008
29 Helpfuls 30 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Amazing Image Quality; Amazing Versatility; Very Good Build Quality; Image Stabilization
Cons Not L-Build Quality; Can't Use Onboard Flash; Not Compatible with Full-Frame Bodies;...
Recommended it? Yes

An EF-S lens. $1,000. I told myself repeatedly that I would not buy it. I mean come on, a non-L series lens for this much money? You have got to be kidding me? After killing myself over the decision between the Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS USM and the Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM lenses, I somehow ended... Read full review »

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Delivers on what it has advertized

bygvfarns May 26, 2009
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good build quality, optics, IS. EXCELLENT USM focus mechanism. Very useful focal lenth...
Cons heavy, easy to get fingerprints on, pricey
Recommended it? Yes

Like so many people, I bought this to replace my kit lens. In my case that's the 18-55mm IS associated with the XSI. The main issue I had with that lens was the variable (and small) aperature.  I wanted constant 2.8 without sacrificing zoom or IS. That's what you get here. 

The kit lens is... Read full review »

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5.0
Based on 3 user reviews
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  • Quality Construction (1)
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  • Travel (1)
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Great low light, superb indoor sports

bybostonshiparty Dec 28, 2012
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Best lens in its class, aka medium telephoto while being a prime for SPORTS
Cons Really none worth mentioning, besides maybe lack of IS... I want IS
Recommended it? Yes

I wanted to start shooting indoor sports, specifically basketball, and non of my lenses I had at the time were up to the challenge. The canon telephoto zooms ( 70-200 ) were out of my price range, and the cheaper alternative, the F4L lense, didn't have a wide enough maximum aperture for low light... Read full review »

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another great lens from canon

byindigoscot Feb 24, 2010
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Pros Good value, Quality Construction, Fast Focus
Recommended it? Yes

i bought this lens as an addition to my 135mm fixed for fencing (sports) events but also use it as a portrait lens with my 2 children.  Read full review »

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