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Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR's | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $379.00
You Save: $220.99 (37%)
New (44) Used (3) Refurbished (1) from $375.00
Rating:  121 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 5
Maximum Focal Length: 85
Minimum Focal Length: 17
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 6.2 x 4.5 x 4.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 9517A002
Model: 9517A002
UPC: 013803043082
EAN: 0013803043082
ASIN: B0002Y5WXO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 116 more reviews...
Canon 17-85 EF-S; Nice lens...canon quality? July 6, 2008
mathewshooter (midwest; USA)
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. June 19, 2008
Robert C. (Southeastern MA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
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!
 Great upgrade for your kit lens June 16, 2008
Been-there,done-that (Redwood city, CA USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Read the reviews of all the professionals and see for yourself.
I'm an amateur and cannot operate all those photography terms, but I can see the huge difference in the quality of the pictures from my kit lens.
It is a little bit heavy and big, but the quality worth it.
Great but heavy June 12, 2008
Nicholas Peters (Normal, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an amazing lens. I did notice that when its fully zoomed out the corners tend to get a little dark. But have taken amazing pictures with this lens. I have this on my Canon Rebel XTI. The image stabilizer has worked awesome for me and the zoom range is perfect. Very easy to use. WARNING though it is heavy at first. It takes some getting use to for the weight of this but i still really like it. Careful though because it requires a 67mm filter and they can run expensive so make sure you shop around for them. I recommend this lens for people that do not like the standard crappy lens and wants some more zoom. I was able to get mine for $400 because it was an out of box lens but it has worked great for me.
Very nice lens but as others stated, price-value-performance? May 22, 2008
M. Strode
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent IS based lens, but I have to question the value of the lens based on the other products available today. With a very slow F4 aperture, one can easily find a better solution to line up a great lens set including fast primes. Still, this lens is quite compact, has an exceptional focal range, and can easily serve its purpose on the APS-C sized sensor cameras.
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