The new and the ‘paperweight’

[Since Lisa asked.] The kit lens that came with my Canon 5+ years ago (on the right) died and it was not worth repairing: $100 to repair; the identical lens might cost $120ish and the updated version (IS II) is about $200. As an early birthday present from Clare, I ordered the lens on the left, Canon's EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM.

A comparison of the lens on the left and the IS II version of the lens on the right—
» Focal length & maximum aperture: 17–55mm 1:2.8 vs. 18–55mm f/3.5-5.6
» Lens construction: 19 elements in 12 groups vs. 11 elements in 9 groups
» Max. diameter x length, weight: 3.3" × 4.4" (83.5mm × 110.6mm), 22.8 oz. (645g) vs. 2.7" × 3.33" (68.5mm × 84.5mm), 7.1 oz. (200g)
» Closest focusing distance: 1.15 ft./0.35m vs. 9.8 in./0.25m

More:
• https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/ef/standard-zoom/ef-s-18-55mm-f-3-5-5-6-is-ii
• https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/ef/standard-zoom/ef-s-17-55mm-f-2-8-is-usm

1 year ago (“Unintended consequences”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2015-08-15
2 years ago (“Spicebush Swallowtail”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2014-08-15
3 years ago (“Macro Moth”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-08-15
4 years ago (“Stick that in your pipe…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-08-15
5 years ago (“Spike-ball”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-08-15

[ IMG_2161S900x1163Atm :: f/4 :: 1/200" :: ISO-400 :: 60mm ]

[Simply Amanda]

Nice!! Lucky!!!

[GaryW]

What a difference! Great shot.

[Lisa Pouncy]

I have that very same lens that came with my original camera (the lens on the right). To be honest it's not a lens I really use now as I have a dedicated macro, a wide angle,a zoom, a 50mm and an 85mm...of course that's not to say that I won't treat myself to another at some stage ;) I hope you enjoy using your new lensxx