Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6.

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Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Name Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Release Year 2006 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1179 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3.5-5.6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3.5 at 18 mm
F5.6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Construction 19 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length 17-55 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 38 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 68 mm
Length 110 mm 79 mm
Weight 645 gr 190 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83J EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A