Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM and Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM | Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Release Year | 2004 | 2006 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 599 USD | 1179 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS 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-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS 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 | 35 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS 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 |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 19 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Focal Length | 17-85 mm | 17-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 68 mm | 38 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 92 mm | 110 mm |
| Weight | 475 gr | 645 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-73B | EW-83J |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
