When I bought my Canon EOS 20D, I was thinking about getting a cheaper Sigma or Tamron objective to go with it. But since the optical performance of those 3rd party can't keep up with the Canon ones most of the time, because of the reverse-engineered Auto-Focus interface, I went for the safer ... Read review
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Use with EOS 20D or Digital Rebel cameras*. It offers a 35mm equivalent of 28-135mm zoom ... more
range, includes Canon s Image Stabilizer (which adds an equivalent of 3 stops) and full-time manual focus mechanism. * EF-S Lenses are compatible with the 20D and ...
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f/4-5.6 IS USM is an excellent all-purpose lens for EF-S mount EOS cameras. Features Exceptional zoom range for all EF-S mount bodies Superb image quality Light...
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Real freedom of framing in a lightweight, compact and fast-focusing lens. The EF-S 17-85mm ... more
f/4-5.6 IS USM is an excellent all-purpose lens for EF-S mount EOS cameras. Features Exceptional zoom range for all EF-S mount bodies Superb image quality Light...
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Filter Size: 67mmEquivalent to a 28-135mm lens- this new EF-S 17-85 f4.0-5.6 lens brings ... more
true wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 20D and 300D shooters. 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.
Filter Size: 67mmEquivalent to a 28-135mm lens- this new EF-S 17-85 f4.0-5.6 lens brings ... more
true wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 20D and 300D shooters. 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.
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fast-focusing lens. The Canon ef s 17 85mm f 4-5.6 is usm is an excellent all-purpose lens for EF-S mount Canon EOS cameras. Although not a macro lens, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm Lens focuses down to 1.15' (.35m) for a MM (Maximum Magnification) of .2x. Close enough to fill the lens with smaller subjects such as flowers. With its wide 5x zoom range, the 17-85 makes a great walk-around lens. There is a huge range of subject matter that fits nicely in this focal length range. And in addition to being relatively small and light, the 17-85's combines a very useful zoom range with image stabilization.canon ef 17 85mm features- Exceptional zoom range for all EF-S mount bodies- Superb image quality- Lightweight and compact- Image Stabilizer - up to 3 stops compensation- Fast near-silent USM AF- Super Spectra coatings- Circular aperture The Canon 17-85mm includes:Front and rear lens cap and User Guide
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Advantages: very fast AF mechanism, quiet operation, image stabilization Disadvantages: feels a bit plastic, low-light performance not so good
When I bought my Canon EOS 20D, I was thinking about getting a cheaper Sigma or Tamron objective to go with it. But since the optical performance of those 3rd party can't keep up with the Canon ones most of the time, because of the reverse-engineered Auto-Focus interface, I went for the safer option and got myself the 17-85 IS USM instead.
The objective is huge and heavy, which in conjunction with the EOS 20D really makes it a weight ... ...Yashica 50mm/1.4 much more. The Canon objective can feel a bit plastic and cheap, although not as cheap as the standard 18-55mm one. If you have the money, go for the 17-40L lense, which also has an ultra sonic motor (USM), but an aperture of F4 throughout the whole spectrum, as well as being a bit smaller and better built (I think it is one of the standard lenses recommended for the 5D).
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When I bought my Canon EOS 20D, I was thinking about getting a cheaper Sigma or Tamron objective to go with it. But since the optical performance of those 3rd party can't keep up with the Canon ones most of the time, because of the reverse-engineered Auto-Focus interface, I went for the safer option and got myself the 17-85 IS USM instead.
The objective is huge and heavy, which in conjunction with the EOS 20D really makes it a weight training exercise. The objective itself can be switched from Auto to manual via switch (you can also turn the image stabilization off) and manually focus using the focus ring, without being forced to go into manual focus mode.
The image stabilization tries to make up for the starting aperture of F4-5.6. Once you go to maximum zoom, the starting aperture will be 5.6, regardless of how much light there is around.
This makes it difficult to shoot steadily in dark conditions. You either have to get a tripod, or set the sensitivity to ISO 1600-3200 (high noise).
In low light, I prefer my Contax Yashica 50mm/1.4 much more. The Canon objective can feel a bit plastic and cheap, although not as cheap as the standard 18-55mm one. If you have the money, go for the 17-40L lense, which also has an ultra sonic motor (USM), but an aperture of F4 throughout the whole spectrum, as well as being a bit smaller and better built (I think it is one of the standard lenses recommended for the 5D).
I would recommend this lense for the entry-level photographer, although it can be almost as expensive as a Canon 400D body.
In the future, I will probably get a lighter fixed angle macro lense for travelling.
Advantages: Excellent image sharpness, fast to focus, image stabilizer. Disadvantages: Slight vignetting at times.
I bought the 17-85mmEF-SIS lens because the standard kit lens, 18-55 mm left a gap of 15mm between it and the 70-300mm lens I already owned. I researched heaps of lenses thoroughly and decided the extra cost of the Canon should give me a better quality lens. It did!
It is definitely heavier and more solidly constructed than the 18-55mm. It focuses accurately, is very fast, and has the advantage of an image stabilizer which allows you to hand hold the camera at slower shutter speeds (up to 3 steps). This allows you to retain sharper images in low light without them being affected by camera shake. Although the 17-85mm has a tripod sensor, the image stabilizer should be turned off if using on bulb setting.
The lens can focus as close as 0.35m/1.2ft for macro photography and this is best achieved by setting to MF (manual focus ...
Advantages: Excellent picture quality, low noise, now down in price. Disadvantages: None
with the CanonEF-S17-85mmf/4-5.6ISUSM lens, This lens is quite good as far as kit lenses go, and is a good starting point for your system as it covers the most useful focal lengths from wide-angle to short telephoto, I will deal more with this lens in a separate in depth review of this lens in the near future.
This camera is compatible with all CanonEF and EF-S mount lenses, and many independent lens manufacturers make lenses with the canon lens mounts as well, which means there are a great number of lenses from extreme wide-angle to super-telephoto, that are available for this camera, which are suitable for any type of photography.
Many of Canon's own brand lenses have a very effective built in image stabilizer (denoted by the 'IS' in the lens specification), which is especially useful on telephoto lenses, which are more prone to camera ...
Markh5682 08.04.2009
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Advantages: Compact. Light. Good range. Decent image quality. Disadvantages: Not highest build quality. Slow max aperture. Better option available.
The CanonEF-S17-85mmf/4-f/5.6ISUSM lens is a big step up from the cheap n' nasty 18-55mm kit lens supplied with most entry-level Canon APS-C sized sensor DSLR cameras. However, it is far from perfect.
Being an EF-S lens (the 'S' standing for short back focus), it cannot be used on full-frame DSLR's or 35mm SLR cameras. It is designed specifically for cameras with APS-C size sensors and has a correspondingly reduced image circle which would vignette on larger sensor cameras. Also, the mirror could strike the rear lens element mounting, causing significant damage. Don't even think about it!
I purchased this lens for my wife who uses it a great deal and, a bad lens it isn't. It is really quite small, compact and very light, especially in comparison to my 17-55mmf/2.8 ISUSM. However, it doesn't appear to be built to quite ...
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Product details
Focal Length
17 mm - 85 mm
Lens System / Lens Aperture
F/4-5.6
Lens System / Optical Zoom
5 x
Manufacturer
Canon
Product type
Camera Lenses
Manufacturer's product description
Equivalent to a 28-135mm lens, this new EF-S lens brings true wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 20D and Digital Rebel shooters. 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.
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