Finally some image samples taken with the EOS 350D (RAWs converted via RSE 2006). Please note
that it was a rather overcast day at the time.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
55.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/11.0 @ 1/200s
Size
2311x3471
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
17.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/11.0 @ 1/200s
Size
3471x2311
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
17.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/10.0 @ 1/200s
Size
2311x3471
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
55.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/9.0 @ 1/400s
Size
3471x2311
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
55.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/9.0 @ 1/1600s
Size
2311x3471
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
55.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/2.8 @ 1/3200s
Size
3471x2311
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
35.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/13.0 @ 1/100s
Size
3471x2311
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
55.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/2.8 @ 1/250s
Size
2311x3471
Verdict
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM IS is not a perfect lens but it lives quite well
up to the very high expectations of the user base. The resolution figures are among
the very best seen so far for an APS-C standard zoom lens. The center resolution
is nothing short of outstanding and the even borders can keep a very good to even
excellent quality level. The distortion characteristic is quite typical for a zoom
lens in this range (pronounced barrel distortions @ 17mm, moderate pincushion distortions @ 55mm)
whereas CAs are unusually moderate. Unfortunately vignetting is
a weak spot of the lens peaking around 1EV at f/2.8 throughout the range. It's not
a show stopper but a little annoying nonetheless. The build quality of the lens is
pretty good but in relation to the price tag of the lens Canon should have used
a little less plastic - finally even the much cheaper EF 70-200mm f/4 USM L features
a magnesium-alloy shell. Probably a marketing decision to keep professionals away
from APS-C DSLRs. All-in-all the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM IS is clearly a level up
from the other Canon standard zooms - a highly desirable lens though the pricing
may rise a few question marks.
