Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon
59 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
87 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Video Cinema
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM0.069score per dollar
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.043score per dollar
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM offers 1.6x better value for money
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
