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Originally Posted by Sassie
Used for landscape and wide angle scenery shots.
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I think a sturdy tripod would likely server you better for that purpose than an extra stop. The Sigma 10-20 mentioned by Old Boy is a great lens (I own it and love it) for landscapes. For the cost of the 17-55m you could get a Sigma 10-20, tripod, ball head and remote release with a bit of money left over, all of which would help you more (all assuming you don't have them already). If you need a faster version than the f4-5.6 then Sigma have also brought out a new version with a constant f/3.5 maximum aperture.
The 17-55 on a crop body tends to be considered more of a general purpose zoom than a specialised landscape/scenery lens. However that does depend on your own style and preferences. Another alternative to that is the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro which costs a bit less than the 10-20.