If you want a high-quality Canon mid-range zoom for your Canon APS-C sensor digital SLR, you have a choice between the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 and... nothing. Fortunately, this is a very high quality lens indeed - the build quality and sharpness are up to the standard of Canon's "L" lenses.

The unusual combination of wide aperture, wide angle and 3rd-generation image stabilisation means you can virtually shoot in the dark; if your camewra can see it, you can shoot it handheld. For those with APS-C DSLRs it makes an ideal ‘walkaround’ or everyday lens, and it is probably the ultimate 'wedding zoom'.

NOTE: This lens works only on EF-S mount cameras: 20D/30D/40D, 300D/350D/400D/450D. It does not work on 1D or 5D series cameras.