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Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilizer USM Lens

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(7 reviews)

Price Range: $429 to $704

ephotozine.com Professional Review.

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

by Ian Andrews

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Review Verdict: I can't help feeling that Canon have pushed the focal range a tad too far at the wide end of this optic because from the 20mm mark through to the 85mm end it is a cracking walkabout lens. It is only the widest few millimetres that let it down a touch.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent resolution holds up throughout the focal range., IS system helps a lot in low light., The lens makes a good replacement for kit lenses, The focal range ideal for a walkabout lens.

Cons: Distortion is bad at the widest settings and a little CA creeps in., Front lip is prone to damage., Hood is an optional extra.

cameralabs.com Professional Review.

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4~5.6 IS USM DSLR lens full review

by Gordon Laing

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Focal length: 17-85mm Max aperture: f4~5.6 Mount: Canon EF-S bodies only Equivalent on EF-S body: 27-136mm Filter size: 67mm Size: 79x92mm / 3.1x3.6in Weight: 475g / 1lb Check best price: USA / UK Announced: August 2004

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QuickTake:

Pros: Useful 5x optical zoom ratio Effective Image Stabilisation Fast USM focussing motor Polariser-friendly internal focussing

Cons: Visible light fall-off at wide and tele Relatively expensive for specification Lens hood not included Only compatible with EF-S bodies

alaTest.com Professional Review.

Review summary of Canon EF-S 17-85MM F/4-5.6 IS USM

by alaTest

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 326 reviews of Canon EF-S 17-85MM F/4-5.6 IS USM from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 57330 other Lenses & Filters reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.

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whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.

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

by Jon Tarrant

Comments:
Boasting an impressive 5x zoom range this is a versatile lens.....

Review Verdict: 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.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Solid feel and 5x zoom range ;

Cons: Barrel distortion, wide-aperture resolution ;

digital photography blog Professional Review.

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4~5.6 IS USM Lens

by Darren

Comments:
Camera Labs reviews the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4~5.6 IS USM lens and writes - 'At first glance the three lenses on test appear to deliver roughly identical wide-angle coverage, but look a little closer and there are differences. The 18-55mm EF-S unsurprising

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the-digital-picture.com Professional Review.

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

by Online Shopper

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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

Review Verdict: Flare is only moderately controlled. Vignetting is apparent on the wide end of the focal length range until stopped down.

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photographyreview.com Professional Review.

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

by Online Shopper

Comments:
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

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