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… noise removal program to clean up the images. I am not sure there is an alternate lens that can do the job better for the price, zoom range, or feature.

* Its bulky for rebel XT, but not too…

…Pros: light weight, compact, good zoom range… 26 more reviews »

…Pros: zoom range, good outdoor lens… 59 more reviews »

…Pros: price, zoom range Cons: performance… 27 more reviews »

…Pros: - Good zoom range. - Good quality for price.… 425 more reviews »

…Pros: - Good zoom range. - Good quality for price.… 38 more reviews »

…This is a great lens for the money. It closes up into a very compact size. Lens creap has been a problem when Zoomed out more than 18mm but does have zoom lock when in all the way. The zoom is a…

… in length throughout the zoom range. It's extremely sharp wide open - I've used it both for close-ups with an extension tube and for more distant shots. Got my first decent close-up of a hummingbird… 136 more reviews »

…i love this lens so much...it has made all of my photography 10x more dramatic...it makes close up shots amazing....and makes far-away shots even more amazing if the frame is filled… 345 more reviews »

…i love this lens so much...it has made all of my photography 10x more dramatic...it makes close up shots amazing....and makes far-away shots even more amazing if the frame is filled… 241 more reviews »

…i love this lens so much...it has made all of my photography 10x more dramatic...it makes close up shots amazing....and makes far-away shots even more amazing if the frame is filled… 189 more reviews »

…i love this lens so much...it has made all of my photography 10x more dramatic...it makes close up shots amazing....and makes far-away shots even more amazing if the frame is filled… 190 more reviews »

…I've been using this lens pretty happily for almost a year now and my only complaint is that it's heavy. I get great shots from far away, so flora and fauna can be captured close up even though I… 50 more reviews »

… don't let my cons keep you from getting this lens. If you need low light shots in the 17-55 range this is your only option in a zoom. It's a shame that Canon does not offer an L lens that's 17-55 F/2… 184 more reviews »

… is surely worth it and acceptable.

Update: I think I was wrong about close-up focus, it still focus pretty well and fast at close range while at maximum zoom.

Update 2: I have… 16 more reviews »