Canon EF-S 17-85 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon Sep 2004
Canon APS-C

Canon EF-S 17-85 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Canon EF-S, covering 17-85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6. It weighs 475 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2004. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for aps-c cameras. This wide-to-telephoto zoom lens features a f/4-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 17 elements in 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4-5.6
Aperture
17–85mm
Focal
475 g
Weight
Sep 2004
Released
Canon site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
17-85 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22-32
Number of diaphragm blades
6
Optical construction
17 elements in 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.35 m (13.78 inches)
Filter size
67 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF-S
Dimensions
78.5 x 92 mm
Weight
475 g (16.76 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
APS-C
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 4.2% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF-S 17-85 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Lonely house, Berkeneli, Latvia, 2016
01 Lonely house, Berkeneli, Latvia, 2016 by SkyFfs
Car Show 046 Edit 3
02 Car Show 046 Edit 3 by Dan the Illuminator
250907 Navajo Powerstation_PS_ C8210
03 250907 Navajo Powerstation_PS_ C8210 by LZ.2000
Komunala street, Daugavpils, Latvia, 2015
04 Komunala street, Daugavpils, Latvia, 2015 by SkyFfs
Diesel locomotives Siemens, Daugavpils, Latvia, 2016
05 Diesel locomotives Siemens, Daugavpils, Latvia, 2016 by SkyFfs
DEMOLITION WORK - ANGLIA SQUARE NORWICH
06 DEMOLITION WORK - ANGLIA SQUARE NORWICH by Patricia Wilden
IMG_4562 Edit 2
07 IMG_4562 Edit 2 by Dan the Illuminator
Foggy forest, Naujene Parish, Latvia, 2016
08 Foggy forest, Naujene Parish, Latvia, 2016 by SkyFfs
Shades of grey
09 Shades of grey by jlp771
Steel beams
10 Steel beams by jlp771
P68 Road, Laucesa Parish, Latvia, 2016
11 P68 Road, Laucesa Parish, Latvia, 2016 by SkyFfs
Travels 003 Edit 3
12 Travels 003 Edit 3 by Dan the Illuminator
Car Show 051 Edit 2 5-4
13 Car Show 051 Edit 2 5-4 by Dan the Illuminator
Loch Gowan Walkway - Scotland
14 Loch Gowan Walkway - Scotland by ChromiumDomium
Loch Gowan - Scotland
15 Loch Gowan - Scotland by ChromiumDomium
Eilean Donan Castle Scottish Highlands
16 Eilean Donan Castle Scottish Highlands by ChromiumDomium
Eilean Donan Castle
17 Eilean Donan Castle by ChromiumDomium
Eilean Donan Castle Scottish Highlands
18 Eilean Donan Castle Scottish Highlands by ChromiumDomium
P63 Road, Livani Municipality, Latvia, 2015
19 P63 Road, Livani Municipality, Latvia, 2015 by SkyFfs
Gubisces lake, Daugavpils, Latvia, 2016
20 Gubisces lake, Daugavpils, Latvia, 2016 by SkyFfs
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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