Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
$489
17-85 mm
autofocus 5x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Canon EF-S
  • Canon IS Image stabilized
  • Canon USM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 11 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is my primary lens for shooting weddings and portraits. Great kit lens as long as you take care of it. The first one I had lasted about 6 years and that was with abuse."

"This lens has great range and takes great photos. It is a good lens for someone who is a beginner at taking photos."

"It has great clarity for most uses but the macro area is lacking. The macro in my Canon G11 is far superior to this lens, which is surprising considering the lens cost nearly as much as the whole G11. I love the Canon brand but I must admit I expected a little more from this lens than it delivered."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

Canon Rebel T3i
66.5 - 14.9°
horizontal angle of view
27.5-137mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs other Canon EF-S lenses

Wide maximum High max f/stop Help
f/32
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

Cons

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs other Canon EF-S lenses

Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/4

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs other Canon EF-S travel lenses

Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
85 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom range Help
5x

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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17 mm
Max focal length
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85 mm
Zoom range
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5x
above average above average
Magnification
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1:5 (0.2x)

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/4
below average below average
Wide maximum
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f/32
above average above average
Tele minimum
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f/5.6
below average below average
Tele maximum
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f/32
above average above average

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Canon USM
above average above average
Image stabilization
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Canon IS
unique unique
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Canon EF-S
Length
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92 mm
Diameter
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79 mm
Filter size
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67 mm
Weight
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475 g

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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66.5°
Telephoto horizontal
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14.9°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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47.3°
Telephoto vertical
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10°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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76.5°
Telephoto diagonal
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17.9°
above average above average

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