Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM Zoom Lens
HSM motor, 35cm Closest Focusing Distance
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Overview & Features top

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM Zoom Lens

Real freedom of framing in a lightweight, compact and fast-focusing lens.

Features

  • Exceptional zoom range for all EF-S mount bodies
  • Superb image quality
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Image Stabilizer - up to 3 stops compensation
  • Fast near-silent USM AF
  • Super Spectra coatings
  • Circular aperture
  • Optional exclusive lens hood

One lens. Many opportunities.

The EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM provides an effective focal length range of approximately 27-136mm in 35mm format. This provides plenty of framing options, making it the perfect all-purpose lens that allows you to express your creativity in a vast range of shooting situations.

Light and fast

The small size and low weight of the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM make it ideal for fast moving photography and travel, where it is not practical to carry around a heavy bag of kit. Its ring-type USM works in concert with EF-S mount EOS cameras to provide super-fast, precision auto focusing and predictive tracking - with full manual override available at any time.

Go steady

Image Stabilizer technology compensates for a full three stops, giving the lens an effective maximum aperture of f1.4-2.0; excellent for hand-held and low light photography.

Designed for digital

Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and Super Spectra coatings to suppress ghosting and flare, which can be caused by reflections off digital camera sensors. An exclusive optional lens hood can further reduce the incidence of flare.

Background blur

A circular aperture provides a pleasing background blur when shooting with a wide aperture; ideal for creating a sense of depth and getting your subject or model to stand out from the background.
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EW-73B hood
Specification top
General
Model
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type
Standard zoom
Standard
Wide Angle
Ultra Wide Angle
Focal Length
Zoom
17 - 85 mm
Zoom / Fixed
<not specified>
Lens Mount
Canon
Min. Focal Length (mm)
<not specified>
Max. Focal Length (mm)
<not specified>
 
Performance
Focusing
Auto / Manual
Closest Focusing Distance
35 cm
Silent motor
Yes
Angle of View
68 40' - 15 25', 48 - 10 25', 78 30' - 18 25'
Maximum Aperture
f 5.6
Minimum Aperture
22 - 32
Max Magnification Ratio
0.20 (at 85mm)
Image Stabilizer
Yes
Aspherical Lens
-
 
Construction
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
17/12
Diaphragm Blades
6
Rear Focus
-
Internal Focus
Yes
 
Physical Characteristics
Filter Diameter
67 mm
Diameter
<not specified>
Length
<not specified>
Weight
<not specified>
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (901)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
Expert score (7)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.7/10
User score (894)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.3/10
  
Design (7)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.9/10
Value for money (15)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.1/10
Features (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.8/10
Ease of use (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.3/10
Picture quality (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.7/10
Overall quality (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.5/10
Construction (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.2/10
PROS• sharp focus • consistent output • lightweight • easily interchangeable • durable
Expert Reviews
DP Review
23 January 2007
First announced in August 2004 to coincide with the launch of the EOS 20D, the EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM is Canon’s logical upgrade from the basic 18-55mm kit lens supplied with its APS-C dSLRs. Read more ...
PROSDecent build quality - much better than any of Canon's 18-55mm kit lenses, Very useful focal length range, almost ideal for a walkaround lens, Highly effective image stabilization, Excellent autofocus and manual override, Consistently high image quality across almost all of the range
CONSPoor performance at wideangle, with marked barrel distortion, high levels of light falloff, and intense green/magenta chromatic aberration, Slow maximum aperture, Very average close-up performance
7.7/10
SLR Lens and Camera Reviews
6 June 2009
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Review
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM was release in mid-August of 2004 and on APS-C type cameras, for which it was specifically designed, has a field of view equivalent to that of a 27-136mm lens on a full-frame camera. Read more ...
Camera Labs
1 December 2005
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4~5.6 IS USM lens review
The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4~5.6 IS USM was announced in August 2004 as general purpose zoom for Canon digital SLRs with EF-S lens mounts; compatible bodies include the EOS 300D / Rebel, EOS 350D / Rebel XT, EOS 400D / Rebel XTi, EOS 20D and EOS 30D. Read more ...
PROSUseful 5x optical zoom ratio, Effective Image Stabilisation, Fast USM focussing motor, Polariser-friendly internal focusing
CONSVisible light fall-off at wide and tele, Relatively expensive for specification, Lens hood not included, Only compatible with EF-S bodies
7.4/10
User Reviews
reviews.usa.canon.com
15 December 2011
Great all around lens - 4+ years
I bought the lens with a Canon 40D purchase and more recently have used it on a Canon 7D purchased early last year. This has been a sensational all-around lens for outdoor and occasional indoor shooting. My greatest interest is for outdoor scenic capture, as a serious amateur. Read more ...
PROSgreat image quality excellent is. primary lens, stays on my camera except when tele needed
CONSnone so far - 4+ yrs
10.0/10
Amazon
7 February 2012
An OK len
This is a good walk around lens and performs good in daylight Pictures not as sharp as the canon 17-40L but still good enough. Useful for family trips, school sports when you do not want to carry around a lot of lens. Beware that it is a poor performer in low light situation at least handheld. Read more ...
8.0/10
Ebay
5 February 2012
The right lens at the right price.
Good colours, nice range for general purpose use, needs a little more light than some smaller lenses, but overall its a great upgrade from the standard T2i lens at a reasonable price. Read more ...
10.0/10