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

Versatile standard zoom for APS-C Canon DSLRs

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
72/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 14
Durability 14
Price 15
Usability 14
Brand Canon
Model 9507A002

Key Features

MOUNT Canon EF-S mount designed for APS-C sensors
OPTICS 17 elements in 12 groups with one UD and two aspherical elements
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type USM motor with full-time manual focus override
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 3 stops of compensation
APERTURE 6-blade circular diaphragm for smooth background blur
ZOOM 5x optical zoom range covering wide to telephoto
MIN FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.35m (1.15 ft) across zoom range
FILTER 67mm front filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION Polycarbonate barrel construction with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Compatible only with Canon APS-C DSLR cameras
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
WEATHER SEALING No formal weather sealing rating
WEIGHT Lightweight design weighing approximately 475g

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 17-85mm
Max Aperture f/4-5.6
Min Aperture f/22-32
Lens Construction 17 elements in 12 groups
Diaphragm Blades 6
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.20x
Filter Size 67mm
Dimensions 78.5 x 92 mm
Weight 475g