Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM and Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro.
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Product |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Name | Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM | Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Release Year | 2006 | 1987 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1179 USD | 299 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Standard / Normal Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| 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 | 23 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,5 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Construction | 19 elements / 12 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Focal Length | 17-55 mm | 50 mm |
| Zoom Range | 38 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Length | 110 mm | 63 mm |
| Weight | 645 gr | 280 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | No information |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-83J | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |