Product Description

Canon EF-S 17-85MM f4-5.6 IS USM Lens is possibly the best single lens to own with your Canon Digital Rebel SLR Camera. Equivalent to a 28-135mm lens, this new EF-S lens brings true wide-angle to tele coverage to EOS 20D, 30D, 40D 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. Circular aperture design -- natural highlights, even stopped down two stops Non-rotating front element; lens length does not change during zooming EF-S lens mount -- exclusively for EOS 20D and Digital Rebel bodies Filter Size - 67mm Maximum Diameter x Length, Weight - 3.1 x 3.6, 16.8 ounces Only compatible with the 40D, 30D, 20D

Product Details

• Brand: Canon
• Model: 9517A002
• Dimensions: 4.30" h x 4.50" w x 6.20" l, 1.05 pounds

Features

• 17-85mm standard zoom lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for EOS digital SLR cameras
• Image Stabilization system reduces camera shake to extend use in low-light levels
• Aspheric element and 2 aspherical surfaces deliver excellent optical quality
• Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for superior autofocusing; 1.15-feet close focusing
• Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.6 inches long; weighs 16.8 ounces; 1-year warranty

From the Manufacturer
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.

Features

• Compact, lightweight design with a 5x zoom ratio -- 28 to 135mm equivalent
• Excellent optical quality: Aspheric element with two Aspherical surfaces utilized
• Close-focusing to 1.15 feet -- at 135mm, fills the frame with subject 3 x 4.4 inches
• Ring-type Ultrasonic motor for superior AF performance; allows full-time MF
• Image Stabilization extends the lens's usefulness in low-light levels
• Circular aperture design -- natural highlights, even stopped down two stops
• Non-rotating front element; lens length does not change during zooming
• EF-S lens mount -- exclusively for EOS 20D and Digital Rebel bodies

Customer Reviews

Gran lente.
Lamentablemente no pude comprar la versión que es más luminoso. La foto del lente no corresponde a la escala real. Se ve más pequeño de lo que realmente es.
Estoy satisfecho por la calidad, pero como les dije con la versión de mayor apertura este lente hubiese sido ideal.

Canon 17-85 EF-S; Nice lens...canon quality?
Well I was excited about this lens because of it's range so I purchased it from Amazon. I had it shipped overnight because I was going on a trip and need it right away. When I received the lens right out of the box the mount ring was not seated in place all the way. I pushed the one side back in place because I did not have time to return the lens. The lens worked well for a while and seemed to have good images but then my zoom ring started to "stick" around 70mm and at one point it completely froze and would not move at all. I took it off and it started to work but now there is something that rattles inside the lens. I have contacted Canon and was told to send it in for "possible" warranty repair. We will see what happens. I would suggest that you save your money and buy the 24-105L lens and that is what I am also going to do.

Only virtue is zoom range.
The only virtue of this lens is the zoom range.

Chromatic abberation, highly abnormal distortion, and slow aperture above 17mm make this a bad value.

The new Canon 18-55 IS is much better optically. Even better, go for the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 or the Canon 17-40L for a bit more. This is the worst lens I have ever used without a doubt.

Check photozone.de for detailed comparisons of the lenses and save yourself some money and get quality instead!