Is 17-55mm IS USM the Best Leave On Lens for 1.6x Bodies?

[rhema83]

"Buy buy buy" virus... Meaning the impulsive urge to buy "better" gear instead of going out to take more pictures...

I am also on 15-85. Almost got the 17-55 due to BBB, but held it off. Now happily shooting without a hole in my wallet.

 

[ahboy168]

Yes, if u got another FF body to share, or have plan to upgrade soon.

No, if u only have a crop body.
i think 17-55 is the best fit for crop although it is not very well built.

Don;t forget UWA lens always have more distortion.

 

[biskandar]

It's not zoom enough , i prefer 15-85mm because give more wide angle , tele zooming , good for travel , and this one has good IQ .

 

[zurichdo]

As title suggest, is the 17-55mm IS USM the best leave on lens for 1.6x bodies? I think the 16-35mm L lens is great with the built, internal zoom and weather sealing, but it lacks the IS which is rather practical and useful IMO.

Do you guys agree?

You only mentioned 17-55 and 16-35 here, so yup the 17-55 is definitely the better choice. If you only want to have 1 lens and got budget, just get it as it will serve most of your needs.

I was a 17-55 user. After I started to use prime lenses (non-L), it is difficult for me to go back to zoom lenses again, not even the 17-55!! The perspective and IQ is just simply different. However, I know not everyone can live with primes.

 

[tonytan0]

You only mentioned 17-55 and 16-35 here, so yup the 17-55 is definitely the better choice. If you only want to have 1 lens and got budget, just get it as it will serve most of your needs.

I was a 17-55 user. After I started to use prime lenses (non-L), it is difficult for me to go back to zoom lenses again, not even the 17-55!! The perspective and IQ is just simply different. However, I know not everyone can live with primes.

I can't hahaha......, I think I'm too lazy to zoom in and out using legs.
The most wrong move I made is to use 50 mm f/1.8 when I started to own a DSLR, don't even know how to get a proper photo, wanted to use prime lens. At that time feel so restricted using prime lens and give up on it.
Now, at least know a little bit on how to take photo, wanted to try out prime lens again.
Might want to go for 20+ to 30+ mm rather than 50mm. Still thinking to try prime or go for tele zoom.................

 

[zurichdo]

I can't hahaha......, I think I'm too lazy to zoom in and out using legs.
The most wrong move I made is to use 50 mm f/1.8 when I started to own a DSLR, don't even know how to get a proper photo, wanted to use prime lens. At that time feel so restricted using prime lens and give up on it.
Now, at least know a little bit on how to take photo, wanted to try out prime lens again.
Might want to go for 20+ to 30+ mm rather than 50mm. Still thinking to try prime or go for tele zoom.................

Actually same for me. I actually force myself to keep the zoom lens at home when I started to use prime. When you are left with no choice, you sure will find way to resolve the issue.

 

[2evans]

got the 17-55 but not that fond of it because it lacks weather sealing. it would be nice if it had WS like the 24-70 =/

and again, the 16-35mm is meant to be a UWA on a FF. pretty wasted on a crop

The 40D is not weather sealed... (looking at your sig)

 

[nathaniel]

primes are nice, but the wide angle primes are a little expensive. I decided on 17-55 over a combo such as the 24/1.4L plus 50/1.4... which would have cost me more.

 

[zurichdo]

primes are nice, but the wide angle primes are a little expensive. I decided on 17-55 over a combo such as the 24/1.4L plus 50/1.4... which would have cost me more.

Actually, the you could have just gotten a resale 24 f2.8, don't really need the L version. Landscape most of the time is done at day time, f1.4 is not needed for me. In terms of sharpness, it almost matches the L version. If you buy 24 f2.8 + 50 f1.4 off B&S, it should only cost you less than $800. Remaining money still can buy flash, if you compare it to the 17-55 price.

 

[raymansg]

Finally revisiting my old photos after a long break from practising. On 7D, way better with 17-55 than with the 24-105. Thought I wanted the reach, ended up missing the short end even more. Again, its just my preference .. now wondering what to do with my 24-105.;p

 

[jasonteoch]

For general walkabout, I think 17-55mm is the best choice for a crop body

 

[magicianhisoka]

The 40D is not weather sealed... (looking at your sig)

sadly its hardly protected. but it survives well enough for minor inconveniences e.g drizzle

 

[ikelvin]

:bsmilie: i hv my 17-55 superglue to my 7D for even since

 

[gundamseed84]

Perhaps, I never own one and will not own one because I already have that focal length covered by my 18-200 kit.

I know I am going to be boo-ed by 17-55 users but so far the best leave on lens is still my 18-200mm (I know IQ sure lose lol) followed by 35L.

18-200 is useful to me during my "I don't know what I am going to shoot today".

 

[tonytan0]

Perhaps, I never own one and will not own one because I already have that focal length covered by my 18-200 kit.

I know I am going to be boo-ed by 17-55 users but so far the best leave on lens is still my 18-200mm (I know IQ sure lose lol) followed by 35L.

18-200 is useful to me during my "I don't know what I am going to shoot today".

No boo........ From me, hahaha......
I always believe most of the lens have some loyal supporter cause each have their own use..

 

[jemmylee]

Hi guys, how about ef 17-85?thx

 

[qwerty628]

Hi guys, how about ef 17-85?thx

I won't recommend anyone the 17-85 unless he/she really needs that focal length and is on a tight budget.

But if you can live with its issues (some of the worst CA i've seen, distortion at 17mm) then i guess its ok. centre sharpness is quite decent though. i'd take the kit lens or 18-200 over 17-85

 

[jemmylee]

I won't recommend anyone the 17-85 unless he/she really needs that focal length and is on a tight budget.

But if you can live with its issues (some of the worst CA i've seen, distortion at 17mm) then i guess its ok. centre sharpness is quite decent though. i'd take the kit lens or 18-200 over 17-85

Thx for your suggestion dude

 

[chooster]

As title suggest, is the 17-55mm IS USM the best leave on lens for 1.6x bodies? I think the 16-35mm L lens is great with the built, internal zoom and weather sealing, but it lacks the IS which is rather practical and useful IMO.

Do you guys agree?

I would prefer 17-55mm over 16-35mm.
Myself, I went with another option, 15-85mm and 30mm.

 

[Deathegg]

I was looking at the 50mm prime lens but it's too tight to take a pic of 2 across a dinner table. I hope to get the 35mm prime in future, but now looking at 17-55mm instead.