--- product_id: 1156891 title: "Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002" brand: "canon" price: "R209" currency: ZAR in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1156891-canon-ef-s-17-55mm-f-2-8-is-usm store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 3-stop Image Stabilizer for crisp low-light images 17-55mm versatile wide-angle zoom range Constant f/2.8 aperture for bright, sharp shots Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 **Brand:** canon **Price:** R209 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📸 Elevate your everyday shots with pro-grade clarity and speed — don’t just capture moments, own them! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 by canon - **How much does it cost?** R209 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1156891-canon-ef-s-17-55mm-f-2-8-is-usm) ## Best For - canon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted canon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight (645g) and portable design packs pro-grade optics with UD and aspherical elements into a sleek, travel-ready lens. - • **Steady Shots, Always:** Advanced 3-stop Image Stabilizer compensates for shake, letting you shoot handheld with confidence even in dim conditions. - • **Silent & Swift Autofocus:** Ring-type USM motor ensures lightning-fast, whisper-quiet focusing—perfect for both photos and videos. - • **Versatile Wide-Angle Zoom:** 17-55mm focal length covers everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits without switching lenses. - • **Pro-Level Brightness All Zoom Long:** Constant f/2.8 aperture delivers stunning low-light performance and creamy bokeh across the entire zoom range. ## Overview The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM is a premium wide-angle zoom lens designed exclusively for Canon APS-C DSLR cameras. Featuring a constant bright f/2.8 aperture, advanced 3-stop Image Stabilizer, and fast, quiet USM autofocus, it delivers exceptional image quality rivaling Canon’s L-series lenses. Its versatile zoom range and compact build make it the ultimate walk-around lens for professionals and enthusiasts seeking sharp, vibrant photos in any lighting. ## Description Product Description The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM standard zoom lens has specially designed a new lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras to meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction includes UD and a spherical elements, which deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for camera movement so that the image appears steady on the image plane, ensuring clear, crisp images, even in dim light. With a Ring-type USM, inner focusing and new AF algorithms, this lens achieves autofocus quickly and quietly, and with full-time mechanical manual focusing manually adjusting the focus is possible even in AF mode. From the Manufacturer Designed to meet consumer demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, the EF-S 17-55mm offers image quality on par with Canon's highly regarded L-series lenses. The lens features a large circular aperture that produces a shallow depth of field, creating background blur that draws special attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction, meanwhile, includes UD and aspherical elements that deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. And thanks to the Image Stabilizer lens groups--which shift to compensate for camera shake--the image appears crisp and clear on the image plane, eve in dim light. Finally, the lens offers a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM), inner focusing, and new AF algorithms to help achieve autofocus quickly and quietly, along with full-time mechanical manual focusing that makes it possible to manually adjust the focus even in AF mode. As with all Canon lenses, this lens carries a one-year warranty. Focal length: 17-55mm Maximum aperture: f/2.8 Lens construction: 19 elements in 12 groups Diagonal angle of view: 78 degrees (at 30 feet) to 27 degrees (at 50 feet) Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual Closest focusing distance: 1.15 feet Zoom system: 5-group helical zoom (front group moves 27mm) Filter size: 77mm Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.4 inches long Weight: 22.8 ounces The EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM offers image quality on a par with Canon's highly regarded L-series lenses. It has a large maximum aperture which, combined with higher shutter speeds, can minimize subject motion blur. Shallow depth-of-field separation of a subject from its background is much easier to achieve and the f2.8 maximum aperture allows a bright finder and extremely precise focusing with f2.8 compatible AF sensors. The internal stabilization has a sharpness benefit equivalent to a three-stop faster shutter speed, making this lens outstanding in low-light situations. Smaller and lighter than lenses of similar specifications, the EF-S 17-55 mm f2.8 IS USM lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27-88mm and is compatible only with the EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS Digital Rebel XT, and EOS Digital Rebel SLRs. To meet user demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, Canon has specially designed a new lens with a large aperture of f/2.8 for select Canon Digital SLR cameras. The large circular aperture produces a shallow depth-of-field, creating background blur that draws attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction includes UD and aspherical elements, which deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for camera movement so that the image appears steady on the image plane, ensuring clear, crisp images, even in dim light. With a Ring-type USM, inner focusing and new AF algorithms, this lens achieves autofocus quickly and quietly, and with full-time mechanical manual focusing, manually adjusting the focus is possible even in AF mode. ## Features - 17-55mm wide-angle zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon DSLR cameras - AD and aspherical elements deliver impressive image quality through entire zoom range, Closest focusing distance : 1.15 feet - Image Stabilizer lens groups shift to compensate for image shake even in dim lighting - Large circular aperture produces shallow depth of field; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) - Measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long; weighs 22.8 ounces; 1-year warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000EW8074 | | Best Sellers Rank | #884 in SLR Camera Lenses | | Brand | Canon | | Built-In Media | Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens, E-77 II 77mm Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), Warranty | | Camera Lens | Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Camera Mount | Canon EF | | Compatible Devices | Mirrorless Camera | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (644) | | Exposure Control Type | Automatic, Manual | | Focal Length Description | 17-55 lens | | Focus Type | Auto Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803064445 | | Image stabilization | 3 stops | | Item Weight | 645 Grams | | Lens | Wide Angle | | Lens Design | Zoom | | Lens Fixed Focal Length | 17 Millimeters | | Lens Mount | Canon EF | | Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1242B005 | | Maximum Focal Length | 55 Millimeters | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Minimum Aperture | 22 | | Minimum Focal Length | 17 Millimeters | | Model Name | EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM | | Model Number | 1242B002 | | Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 | | Photo Filter Size | 77 Millimeters | | Real Angle Of View | 78.5 | | Screen Size | 3.3 Inches | | UPC | 013803064445 | | Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Zoom Ratio | 3.24:1 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Canon - **Camera Lens Description:** Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 - **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF - **Focal Length Description:** 17-55 lens - **Lens Type:** Wide Angle ## Images ![Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TwRcbV8AL.jpg) ![Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414ygQg-LKL.jpg) ![Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21gy3orCe8L.jpg) ![Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21y3MlBKJBL.jpg) ![Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x0pkzmb1L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, Black - 1242B002 - Amazon Basics UV Protection Camera Lens Filter - 77mm - Haoge Bayonet Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 is USM Lens Replaces Canon EW-83J --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1156891-canon-ef-s-17-55mm-f-2-8-is-usm](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1156891-canon-ef-s-17-55mm-f-2-8-is-usm) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*