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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM on an EOS R7 Review

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The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is an old but still valuable lens for APS-C cameras. It has good image quality and low distortion, but the build quality is bulky and the focusing struggles with heavy breathing.

This lens is an old but still valuable lens for APS-C cameras. It is still being sold for a high price, but good secondhand copies are available at a lower price. The build quality is a bit bulky and the lens is not too heavy. The focusing struggles with heavy breathing, and the build quality is not the best. Despite these drawbacks, it is still a beloved lens for many photographers and videographers.

Pros
  • Good image quality
  • Low distortion
  • Not too heavy
Cons
  • Bulky build quality
  • Focusing struggles with heavy breathing

The lens performs well in terms of image quality, with good sharpness and low distortion. However, the focusing struggles with heavy breathing, and the build quality is not the best.

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is an old but still valuable lens for APS-C cameras. It is still being sold for a high price, but good secondhand copies are available at a lower price. The build quality is a bit bulky and the lens is not too heavy. The lens performs well in terms of image quality, with good sharpness and low distortion. However, the focusing struggles with heavy breathing, and the build quality is not the best. Despite these drawbacks, it is still a beloved lens for many photographers and videographers.

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is an old but still valuable lens for APS-C cameras. It has good image quality and low distortion, but the build quality is bulky and the focusing struggles with heavy breathing.

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