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

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

Focal length
17–85 mm
Aperture
f/4–5.6
Weight
475 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm
Length
92 mm

At a Glance

Covering 17-85 mm on APS-C, or 27-136 mm in full-frame terms, this Canon EF-S zoom stretches from wide-angle to short telephoto. Its aperture runs from f/4 to f/5.6, and it carries an optical stabilizer. The minimum focus distance is 35 cm at a magnification of 1:5. It fits everyday and travel photography.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
17 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
17
Groups
12
Weight
475 g (1.05 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:5 (0.2×)
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)
Diameter
78.5 mm (3.09 in)
Released
September 2004

Manufacturer data: global.canon

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-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM fit?

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 27-136 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

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-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM compared

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

LensCanon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USMCanon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMSigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSMSigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary
Focal length17-85 mm15-85 mm17-70 mm17-70 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/2.8-4f/2.8-4
Weight475 g575 g535 g465 g
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm72 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance35 cm35 cm22 cm22 cm
Length92 mm87.5 mm88.9 mm82 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM weigh?

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM weighs 475 g. It is 92 mm long with a diameter of 78.5 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM use?

The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM a full-frame lens?

No, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-136 mm in full-frame terms.

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