Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

📏 17-85mm 💡 f/4-5.6 🔌 Canon EF-S Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 475g 📷 IS
MSRP $599

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Market Position 20% 65.0
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📖 Overview

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is a standard zoom lens designed for Canon's APS-C DSLRs, offering a useful range with image stabilization and 350 SampleShots photos. It's suitable for general photography, travel, and family snapshots. Its image quality is dated and not as sharp as more modern lenses.

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📋 Specifications

Focal Length 17-85mm
Max Aperture f/4-5.6
Min Aperture f/22-32
Lens Type Zoom
Mount Canon EF-S
AF Motor Ring USM
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed No
Min Focus Distance 35.0 cm
Max Magnification 0.2x
Elements / Groups 17 elements in 12 groups
Aperture Blades 6
Filter Diameter 67mm
Weight 475g
Dimensions 78.5 x 92.0mm
Release Year 2004
MSRP $599

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🖼️ Sample Photos

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