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Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Focal length
24–85 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–4.5
Weight
380 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
70 mm
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At a Glance

The Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a standard zoom for Canon EF cameras with full-frame sensors. It spans wide-angle at 24 mm to short telephoto at 85 mm, and the maximum aperture narrows from f/3.5 to f/4.5 along the way. The minimum focus distance is 50 cm. The range suits everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
24 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
12
Weight
380 g (0.84 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16×)
Length
70 mm (2.76 in)
Diameter
73 mm (2.87 in)
Released
September 1996

Manufacturer data: global.canon, usa.canon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM fit?

The Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 38-136 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USMCanon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 IICanon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM
Focal length24-85 mm24-105 mm28-80 mm28-80 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-4.5f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6
Weight380 g525 g200 g200 g
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm58 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm40 cm38 cm38 cm
Length70 mm104 mm71.2 mm71.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
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Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM weigh?

The Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM weighs 380 g. It is 70 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM use?

The Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 38-136 mm in full-frame terms.

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