Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
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14 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM review
The first step up Canon's ladder of standard zoom lenses, at least from the kit lens supplied with the 550D and 600D , is the EF-S 17-85mm. It's better built, with a much sturdier feel than the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens for those cameras.
15 years ago
"First lens :)"
I purchased my 17-85mm when I got my Canon 60D last November, at the time the current selling price of the lens alone was ￡350, it offers the same specification as the Canon 18-55mm and that the same of any kit lens including the Nikon 18-55mm, being F3.5-5.6, up close the lens is big, heavy, has a...
Pros:
- 67mm thread
- Metal Mount
- Strong
- middle focusing ring
Cons:
- no lens hood included
15 years ago
Nice all in one
I have even used this lens on my 7D and have shot unbelievable photos with it. It is absolutely a fantastic lens for the price. Half the price of L-glass of equivalent quality. Besides what others have said, this is a great, sturdy lens. Works fantastic even in less light. Nice all in one.
Pros:
- Wide zoom range
- fast quiet focus
- image stabilizer
- 67mm
- nice walk around and nice focus range even for video
Cons:
- Not a f2.8, not 800 dollars Not 77mm No optional extras (lens hood, UV filter) So get them
- Heavy compared to kit lens and a lot larger, good construction usually is
15 years ago
Now it works again.
Pros:
- Very versatile for every day and travel use
- Good picture quality and image stabilisation
- Loved it till the cable broke and it gave me an error 99 while I was on holiday
Cons:
- After 4 years use the cable between aperture and camera house broke
- Repair by Canon expensive
- Managed to change it my self for 28 USD and 3 hours work following instructions on the internet
- Distortion at wide end
15 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-85mm, a major improvement from Canon's EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II kit lens offers attractive features appropriate for individuals who are into photography while traveling light.
Pros:
- ? Powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) produces fast and silent autofocusing (1.15ft close
- ? Standard zoom lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture
- ? Very handy weighing 475g (1 lb) measuring 78.5mm (3.1") in diameter and 92mm (3.6") long
- ? EF-S Lens mount ideal for EOS (Canon) bodies...
Cons:
- ? Intrusion of magenta chromatic deviation and marked barrel distortion brings poor performance at wide-angle
- ? Average close-up performance
- ? Slow aperture speed
16 years ago
Awomse lens! Perfect "everything" lens
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons:
- Heavy
16 years ago
When new this is a brilliant lens. Sharp images and fantastic wide to telephoto range. I'm on to my second one of these lenses on my 40D, the first accumulated small particles of dust between the elements and the second one has done the same over a period of a year.
16 years ago
Great Lens
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
Cons:
- Weak Casing
17 years ago
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.
17 years ago
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR's
I suspect that a lot of people who read reviews for this lens currently have the kit lens and are looking for that next upgrade. That was the situation I was in when I got this lens.
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