Quick Specs

Lens System
Zoom lens
Intended For
Digital SLR, full-frame digital SLR
Mounting Type
Canon EF/EF-S
Lens Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
17 mm - 55 mm
Optical Zoom
3.2 x
Min Focus Distance
13.8 in
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Lens Construction
12 groups / 19 elements
Special Functions
Zoom
Filter Size
77 mm
Length
4.4 in
Weight
1.32 lbs
Designed For
EOS 1000D, 20D, 20Da, 300D, 30D, 350D, 400D, 40D, 450D, 500D, 50D, 7D, Digital Rebel, Digital Rebel XT, Digital Rebel XTi, Kiss Digital, Kiss Digital N, Kiss Digital X, Kiss F, Kiss X2, Kiss X3, Rebel T1i, Rebel XS, Rebel XSi

General

Length
4.4 in
Diameter
3.3 in
Weight
1.32 lbs

Lens System

Type
Zoom lens
Special Functions
Zoom
Intended For
Digital SLR, full-frame digital SLR
Focal Length
17 mm - 55 mm
Lens Aperture
F/2.8
Optical Zoom
3.2 x
Image Stabilizer
Optical
Min Focus Distance
13.8 in
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Zoom Adjustment
Manual
Max View Angle
78.5 degrees
Min View Angle
27.8 degrees
Lens Construction
12 groups / 19 elements
Filter Size
77 mm
Mounting Type
Canon EF/EF-S
Features
UD glass, Ultrasonic Motor (USM), full-time manual focusing, aspherical lens

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Lens hood, lens cap

Compatibility Information

Designed For
Canon EOS 1000D, 20D, 20Da, 300D, 30D, 350D, 400D, 40D, 450D, 500D, 50D, 7D, Digital Rebel, Digital Rebel XT, Digital Rebel XTi, Kiss Digital, Kiss Digital N, Kiss Digital X, Kiss F, Kiss X2, Kiss X3, Rebel T1i, Rebel XS, Rebel XSi