Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM and Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM.
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Product |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Name | Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM | Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Release Year | 2004 | 1996 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 599 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 50 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Maximum Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 17 mm F5,6 at 85 mm Variable Aperture |
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 24 mm F4,5 at 85 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 15 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Focal Length | 17-85 mm | 24-85 mm |
Zoom Range | 68 mm | 61 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 92 mm | 69 mm |
Weight | 475 gr | 380 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-73B | EW-73 II |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |