Lens Summary
Brand: Canon
Also Known As: Canon 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF-S
Release Date: 2004-01-01
MSRP Price: $525
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Equivalent to a 28-135mm lens, this new EF-S lens brings true wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 60D, EOS 7D and Digital Rebel cameras. It has Canon\'s Image Stabilization system, allowing safe hand-holding at speeds up to three stops slower than otherwise possible. And of course, it\'s optically optimized for digital SLRs. A ring-type USM means both fast and silent AF, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode.
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 17-85mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Canon (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 5x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5 |
| Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 78°-18° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 17 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| SWC (SubWavelength Structure Coating) | No |
| Super Spectra Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| UltraSonic Motor (USM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.35m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 79x92mm |
| Weight | 475g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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