Lens Summary
Brand: Canon
Also Known As: Canon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Release Date: 1996-01-01
MSRP Price: $199
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Poor
Production Status: Discontinued
Lens Description: Ultra-wide zoom lens with portrait-length telephoto capability. By having multiple lens groups move during zooming, the lens was made compact and lightweight. The Ashperical element suppresses distortion. High contrast is maintained at all focal lengths and sharp images are obtained.
Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 24-85mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Works on all 1.3x and 1.6x Canon cameras and most of EOS |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.5 |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:6.25. |
| Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 84° |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 28.6° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 15 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| UltraSonic Motor (USM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.50meters |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 73 x 70 mm |
| Weight | 380 g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | EW-73II |
Lens Construction
MTF Chart
I bought this lens NEW almost 20 years ago because the zoom range is perfect for “travel photography”, and especially at the widest – 24 mm – is suitable for indoor photography with flash (or fast film / ISO), architectural, and landscape photography. I have found the image quality to be high and the lens construction includes aspherical lens element(s). For the price this lens is a no-brainer. The canon 24-70 2.8 L is a better lens of course but it also gigantic and very heavy (not to mention exorbitantly priced). For those who like to travel light and are not full-time professional photographers, this lens offers rarely found value. My issues with the lens are: zoom creep and zoom mechanism which is not “fine” control so to speak. These are issues which the photographer can control, however. If you are looking for a high-quality lens in this zoom range, and are lucky enough to find one of these priced less than $ 250.00, then I would recommend without hesitation that you buy it !