Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM : Specifications and Opinions

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

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is a standard lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2004 to 2009 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price was 450 €;

81 users have given it an average vote of 7.5 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex APS-C Canon EF.

Specifications
Focal lenght	17-85 mm
Angle of view	76.1 - 17.8° (equivalent to a 28-138mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4-5.6
Aperture blades	6
Lenses/Groups	17 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	0.35 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.20x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	67 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	475 g
Dimensions	79 x 92 mm
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Photodmj

sent on 15 Aprile 2025

Pros: Good excursion (it covers a good range of action), it has a nice blur (the one with the "bubbles") with open diaphragm and also good sharpness with closed diaphragm, second-hand price, availability of spare parts at affordable costs, very robust (old concept) and compact optics, it has a stabilizer

Cons: It has a tendency to break the autofocus cable which, unlike modern optics, must be welded in several points, moreover being of old design with metal parts and optical glass lenses in several sections it is more difficult to reach the parts to be replaced or repaired

Opinion: A good lens, purchased with the problem of the broken cable at a lower price, I used it in manual so I can not evaluate the speed of focus, tried both at full aperture and with a closed aperture up to 18 (I have not tried more), at full aperture it gives the soap bubble effect in the blur that is usually obtained with screw lenses while at closed diaphragm it gives clean images it has the focus at the bottom under the zoom ring with a well-rubberized ring that feels good to the touch (you have to get used to it initially only because it is located below instead of on top of the lens) in conclusion apart from the common problems with autofocus cables that tend to break and are welded instead of interlocking very good zoom range covers almost 70% of the needs in normal use, slightly "dark" lenses (if you want to look for a defect) but which still offer good results, a bit heavy lens but still not bulky if I have to find a defect even if I gave 10 to this lens it is in the durability of some of its components since in the used 90% of these lenses have the autofocus cable broken given the satisfactory results obtained I have already bought the replacement cable for 3.5 euros ( currently available) to have it soldered when it will give problems even on the openings-closures of the diaphragms it is not advisable to do it yourself on this lens if you do not have all the necessary tools, I have already seen them on sale at low cost disassembled with the spare cable, better to get the spare part and have it soldered by professionals or possibly buy one already repaired at higher prices in my case not having a strong need for autofocus or I took one to repair but I am still very satisfied Test performed with Canon EOS 30D APS-C 1.6X

Francescopalermoph

sent on 13 Novembre 2018

Pros: Focal hike, is

Cons: There's better around, not bright, little sharpness, aperture-related problems

Opinion: I bought this lens as entry level when I bought the Canon 7d in 2013, I used it for about 1 year and a half before the aperture for (Error 01) Let me walk in the middle of an event.. Fortunately it was under warranty and I was repaired. Reading later here and there, suffers from the problem at the diaphragm, so before a possible purchase valued well. However for what it costs is an average lens, useful as a handyman, obviously a little dark having F4 only at 17mm, I would recommend the purchase, but only on the new, for the used make sure of the problem "diaphragm".

Feanor981

sent on 27 Febbraio 2018

Pros: AF, focal excursion, size, stabilization, non-rotating front element, minimum focusing distance (0.35m)

Cons: Not very bright, not as clear as more expensive lenses (17-55 2.8 etc)

Opinion: Lens often mistreated for no reason: it does its job and does not have many equivalents, certainly is better than the plastic bags included in the kits from Canon.rnWhen it came out was a must for those who wanted a handyman APS-C.rnLeggera, robust, with wide excursion. Stabilization very good.rnThe real drawback, but it is common to this type of lens, is the brightness is not exceptional - but we are talking about a 5X zoom, it is difficult to find better around and in any case not spending the ridiculous figures (about 200 eur ) which is around now.rnIt 'crisp and bright as the 17-55 IS USM 2.8? Obviously * no *, but it costs less than a third ... rnrnBottom line: never regretted the purchase. Perfect all-round lens for what to do and what it costs. If you find it at a good price, take it with your eyes closed.

MarkLazzo

sent on 15 Luglio 2017

Pros: Focal Point, AF Speed, Stabilization

Cons: Sharpness, AF, AC. (Diaphragm cable)

Opinion: The lens I used most on apsc (40d) is undoubtedly comfortable, a definitely better handset than the unbeaten 18-55 had with the 1000d but I was never satisfied with the yield. Slightly resolving already on the 10MP of the 40d (which was in the kit), I can only imagine the yield on denser sensors. Dark, not so much as self-opening (after all they are compromised with the focal excursion) as much as light collected, 2/3 of the stop less, which in some cases make the difference. The distortion is only visible at 17mm, correctable in post and predictable so no account as a counter, even as already between 20 and 24mm disappears. Another story is the color aberrations, evident and not always correctable via software. Stabilization is effective and useful in some cases, especially at long focal lengths. Autofocus is fast and silent but works well only in good light conditions, but becomes terribly inaccurate as it passes in the shadows and unfortunately alsoHitting it by selecting the center point and looking for the highest contrast points is not always effective, preventing the click and continuing to move the fire back and forth trying to confirm. I have never had any problems with the diaphragm cable, but given the amount of users who have had such a problem, I can only cite it. It is a lens with which it is more than ever the photographer that the optician to pull out good shots and seeing the price he is using is definitely a beneficial purchase in certain respects if you need those millimeters more than To standard 18-55 on a low-density sensor without high expectations. For the rest, I do not feel comfortable with it, considering the valid alternatives for both Canon and third-party phones.

Fbpeppe

sent on 29 Gennaio 2017

Pros: zoom range, USM, good construction.

Cons: only enough around 17mm quality.

Opinion: honest aim to produce good pictures. Snubbed at first, accomplices the many negative reviews even from those who do not even try, I bought the recommended (in its place) 18-55 IS. After a year, disappointed by the results (cold photo, low contrast, often unclear and / or incorrect focusing) are passed to 17-85. Immediately catch the eye good construction, the zoom range of a true all-rounder, and fast and precise focusing USM. The photo quality is generally higher than the 18-55 IS especially for the color rendering and contrast. As for the sharpness from the best of around f / 8 24mm, improving as you focal salt. Disappointing quality around 17mm, distortion and aberrations (correctable) and sharpness just sufficiente.rnInsomma lens which gave me much satisfaction and that I recommend to people who want a decent all-rounder at a modest price.

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