Is the canon ef s 17 55mm f 2 8 is usm good for video?

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM can work for video, with one caveat. It's stabilised and keeps f/2.8 across the zoom, which helps with handheld shots and gives you control over depth of field. On an APS-C body it frames like 27-88mm on full frame, so it's too tight for vlogging at arm's length. For that job, the Video guide recommends something around 16-20mm full-frame equivalent.

I'd use this lens for tripod work, interviews, and planned shots. It fits bodies like the Canon EOS 90D, Canon EOS 80D, and Canon EOS 850D. Whichever you pick, plan for sound from the start. As the audio section says, a good microphone matters as much as the image.

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