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Abstract: Test NotesAlthough higher priced and including optical image stabilization, the Canon 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS could be seen as Canon's answer to the excellent 18-70mm lens that Nikon offers in bundles with the D70S. Optically, the two lenses are surprisingly s...
Abstract: The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 USM IS is a lens that promises many things. It is certainly a very versatile standard zoom with a long zoom range and an image stabilizer that can save the day in many situations. However, the build quality is somewhat d...
Overall, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens doesn’t really live up to its promises. The zoom range is excellent but in all other respects there are better alternatives in the Canon stable. What We Like: Solid feel and 5x zoom range What We D...
Visible light fall-off at wide and tele, Relatively expensive for specification, Lens hood not included, Only compatible with EF-S bodies
Canon EF-S 17-85mm verdict On paper, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm promises to be the perfect general-purpose lens for owners of Canon DSLRs with compatible mounts. The longer 5x optical range is far more useful than the 3x range of the popularly bundled EF-...
Abstract: This is Canons best basic midrange digital zoom. It sells for $500 - 600. Its got great IS for sharp shots without a tripod. Its super sharp, has great Image Stabilization, focuses almost instantly and is easy to use and carry. Its a great lens! A...
Abstract: The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens combines a very useful zoom range with image stabilization in a light and well-performing package. Keep in mind that the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens is an "EF-S" lens and only works on EF-S compati...
Abstract: by Bob Atkins Introduction Note: This review was written after testing the original EF-S 18-55 lens which was supplied in the US with the Canon EOS Digital Rebel (EOS 300D). In Japan this same lens was available with a USM motor, and now the USM v...
Visible light fall-off at wide and tele, Relatively expensive for specification, Lens hood not included, Only compatible with EF-S bodies
Canon EF-S 17-85mm verdict On paper, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm promises to be the perfect general-purpose lens for owners of Canon DSLRs with compatible mounts. The longer 5x optical range is far more useful than the 3x range of the popularly bundled EF-...
Abstract: If youve got a digital camera with an EF-S mount and youre looking for a single lens that has a good range for general, walkabout use, this is definitely one to consider.Read on for the full review! Page 1 of 3 | Goto page 1, 2, 3 Next Discuss this ...
Abstract: The first step up Canon's ladder of standard zoom lenses, at least from the kit lens supplied with the 550D and 600D, is the EF-S 17-85mm. It's better built, with a much sturdier feel than the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens for those cameras....
