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

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 TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length17-85mm
Mount TypeCanon EF-S
FormatAPS-C / DX
Compatible Format(s)Canon (APS-C)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio5x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:5
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/4-5.6
Minimum Aperturef/22-32
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)78°-18°
Optical Information
Lens Elements17
Lens Groups12
Diaphragm Blades6
Super Spectra CoatingYes
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
UltraSonic Motor (USM)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.35m
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size67mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions79x92mm
Weight475g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

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

MTF Chart

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

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