I got my 17-55 2.8 IS today and was playing around with it. It was night out so I didn't get any test shots (though I'll get some tomorrow).
Anyway, as I was playing around, I noticed that I could get REALLY close to stuff and the lens would still focus. Does this lens double as macro or does it at least have a very close focusing distance? I mean, I literally had the rim of the lens almost touching the subject and it was still focusing.
I mean, I literally had the rim of the lens almost touching the subject and it was still focusing.
That's sort of a subjective statement, though :-) I mean, if you were shooting a polar bear, say, and were 1 foot away that would be "nearly touching", but if you were shooting a mosquito it wouldn't be especially close, right? Jejeje™
Min. Focus Distance:
""Focus Distance" is offically supposed to be measured from the Nodal Point of the lens, which is where the optical path of the light flips or reverses. This is usually inside of the lens around where the shutter is located, but can actually vary with the lens design."
Working Distance:
"the distance from the front element to the subject is called the "working distance", and is a useful parameter to keep in mind."
I will measure my minimum working distance at 55mm and post this afternoon for my 17-55 2.8 IS.
