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Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM : Specifications and Opinions

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

The Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1996 to 2013 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization.

42 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

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

Specifications
Focal lenght	24-85 mm
Angle of view	84.1 - 28.6°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/3.5-4.5
Aperture blades	6
Lenses/Groups	15 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	0.50 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.16x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
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	380 g
Dimensions	73 x 70 mm
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Luca Donegà

sent on October 07, 2024

Pros: Lightweight and compact, fast and quiet AF, colour

Cons: Poor sharpness at the edges, fears backlight, distortion at extreme focal lengths, AC

Opinion: I was quite disappointed. I took it as a light and compact alternative to the 24-70 IS usm L but, by comparison, lightness and compactness and +15mm tele seem to be the only things where it prevails. The sharpness in the center is good, around 50mm also very good, however the edges are weak, unless you close to f8 or f11. The distortion is pronounced at 24 and 85mm, but Canon DPP corrects it (it is true that 24mm corrected becomes yes and no 26...), as well as remedies enough to the AC at the edges. However, the software can do little with backlit rendering, and in general with shots in which there are strong light sources in the frame: not only the sun, but also lamps, illuminated windows, reflections, etc. The light overflows and pulps what is around, generating flares and hexagons. Several shots are thrown away for this. The lens hood can't do much. Too bad, it is really minute and light, despite the wide focal range and good brightness, and has beautiful colors. I barely promote it, but mindful of the trashed photos I don't know if I will use it much more...

Carlmon

sent on October 02, 2020

Pros: light, cheap, fast af, always very sharp in the center, drops little only at the edges. pleasant blurry

Cons: 24mm and 85mm. doesn't hold up backlight and makes sunstar hideous

Opinion: it is found in ridiculous figures of 50 to 100 euros in 2020. its main strength is lightness. there are no other handyman canon ef ff so light. the sharpness is very good in the center ALWAYS. at the edges drops at full opening. ideal to f8 NOTE GOOD: the distortion and vignette are really strong. in particular the distortion at both 24mm barrel and 85mm bearing. so make sure that the post-production software you use has the profile to fix. using it on canon with dxo I correct but using it adapted with sony has no correction. it is therefore unusable. otherwise the photos, especially landscapes and architecture will be worth it. I also add that it does not hold the counter light at all and has very bad 6-pointed sunstars is the worst piece of the triad ef 20-35, 24-85, 70-210 all 3.5-4.5. consider the wide and the canvas. little expense as much yield as everything do the 28-135 usm is is much higher than this except that it doesn't have the 24mm and is priciest in the used

Ilrobby

sent on October 02, 2020

Pros: Image quality, weight and size, autofocus, price quality, colors, focal range

Cons: Vignette on FF, chromatic aberrations, sharpness at the edges

Opinion: Taken used for less than 80 euros is a lens that is worth every euro spent. Light and compact, you always carry it behind and it is always reliable despite the plastic construction suggests a low quality goal. On my 6D the balance is optimal and it is a handyman who surprised me for the image quality that he can guarantee in all light conditions. Great AF that immediately hooks the subject and is silent. The small flaws it has are a heightened vignette on TA FF that disappears closing at f/8, AC and distortion at 24mm but everything is easily corrected in PP. The drop in sharpness at the edges in such an inexpensive lens can stay there but you only notice zooming in on the photos and it's not a big deal for the success of a shot.

Chebeltempo

sent on April 14, 2020

Pros: Lightness, focal range, chromatic yield, value for money, focal ratio.

Cons: Chromatic aberrations, sharpness, construction.

Opinion: After a long use of L series tanks, I wanted to take to try this now dated optical, as a travel handyman, also seen the now palsy price... The focal ratio is very interesting, being a 3.5-4.5, so not far from the constant F4s... At full opening it is rather soft, although in different uses such as portraiture can be very interesting. I find the color rendering beautiful, very balanced and realistic even in the standard jpeg settings. The focal range makes it a great all-rounder when you want to travel light, on vacation or during a trekking session... The weight is really palious, but it doesn't particularly unbalance a machine like the 5dII. The real sore note is given by the chromatic aberrations especially at the edges, where you can also notice a pronounced distortion at 24mm. However, in these days of imprisonment I enjoyed trying it in parallel to a Tamron 28-75 2.8 on a Sony A7III and it comes out far from beaten, chromes apart (present although to a lesser extent also on the tamron). From the tests carried out, the least convincing focus is about 35mm, but I reserve the right to carry out more serious tests... I'm sure if it was still in the catalog, up to max 200 euros would be an absolute best buy... The construction is quite "cheap", but still in the standard of objectives not L... it's a pity that the barrel tends to slip with a bit of violence in the 85mm position when you tip the lens down, although not always... after a few days of intense use I would like to write the above, but as soon as I get the chance, I reserve the right to update the review.

Vblack69

sent on March 14, 2020

Pros: Light, focal range, sharpness, color rendering, AF

Cons: For age and price none

Opinion: Purchased on occasion in addition to a 5d sold to a friend and reused on 6d and fuji xt-10, I find this optical project extremely valid despite age. All right.... it is not stabilized, distortion at 24 mm, light color aberration at TA, but on the other hand sharpness more than good also and, I would say, especially in TA, lightness, compatibility with nx adapters, excellent colors, very comfortable focal length range, minimum footprint. There is always regret that this format has been abandoned by the manufacturers for the 24/105 all-rounders who, although stabilized, improved, pumped etc. in comparison remain uncomfortable. All-rounder overconsiled especially for ff.

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