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

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

The lens was chosen because of its wide angle and IS features. It allows the photographer to sharpen in on close-up details and a broader image area. Although we have used the lens only for a few weeks, it has met our expectations.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

LOVE IT

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

It was a great walk-around lens for the first year or so. Decent quality shots, but not sharp. The barrel distortion was severe. The zoom ring jammed/fell loose during a few critical shoots and the lens became unreliable. Sent it in to be fixed twice under warranty. Shortly after it came back the second time, the auto focus failed. It is still usable, but I'm looking into a replacement.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

Love it.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

great len, really good for starting

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

I like to just travel and take pictures all over the country. My Canon 40D came with a 28-135mm lens, which was way too heavy to carry around. This lens is much lighter, as well as being quick and quiet. I haven't found a single thing that I do not like about it. I like this lens so much I bought my son in law one.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

If you're in the market for a new multi-purpose lens, this one is great for the price. It's 17-85mm focal length is great for both portrait and wider angle shots. I teach photography at the college level and I will tell all of my students about this lens.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

I would consider myself as a semi-professional, I like to shoot senses and Portraits. I have a canon 20d that this lense is on, and it has given me good service until five and a half years ago. The lens now does not focus at all, it jumps back and forth. but it will focus on manuel mode. I liked the wide angle it offers, they say it could be repaired for $95.00 + Shipping and Handling then add in a few other cost factors. So who knows what the end cost would be.
So the motor in the lens in auto can't make up its mind on where to stop to make a well focused picture. End of story.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

I love this lens. I am a student photographer and was using my cannon rebel's lens that came in the package, and ever since I switched to this new one, my photography has improved x100000. it is worth the cost.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

This is my everyday lense. My pictures have never been better.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

I´m a wedding photograher in my native land, Brazil and I´ve had this lens repaired only after a few months of using it. Just like some other lenses from Canon ( 18-55; 28-105 to name a couple ),this one is another disposable one!Go for the L lenses from Canon, you´ll be pleased to invest your money once and not again and again!

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

very usable

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

This is a great walkaround lens upgrade from the 18-55 or as a new lens for your bag! The autofocus is very accurate and fast, and the better glass quality is definitely noticeable over the 18-55. Very Nice bokeh, and it focuses a lot closer than what it says it will, in MF mode.

The only bad thing, which isnt even that bad, is the front element is so heavy that it will pull the zoom barrel out on its own depending on how you carry your camera.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

I USE THIS FOR PORTRAITS. IT HAS A GREAT RANGE AND IS SHARP. YOU CAN WORK PHOTOSHOP TO MAKE YOUR PRINTS SOFTER. BUT I LIKE TO START OFF WITH A SHARP IMAGE.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

Landscape, Cityscape, Events, Portraits, Close up and General photography.

I like the sharpness of the lens as well as the ease of use of zooming.

I have not found anything that I dislike about the lens

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

I swapped this onto my 40D from an old 28-80 2.8 lens - very heavy and too limiting. I needed something that was more versatile, especially for wider angle shots. Yes - I lost that wonderful 2.8 but I gained a lighter weight lens, that actually captures the wider angle. I turn the IS off to save battery power.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

This is the only lens I have had for 5 years. It is a great general purpose lens. It's wide range lets you use it in a wide variety of situations. I am now purchasing a 70-200 lens but this one has served me well.

Not great in low light. Pictures of dance recitals were too blurry and had to be deleted. However, in situations where you can use your flash it performed well.

Some reviews commented on lack of durability. This lens has traveled the world and never gave me a problem.

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

Lense was everthing I expected it to be.
Great lense for around use!

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

Great lens, good built quality, impressive optical quality. Great lens! powerful USM Great with low light

Comments about Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens:

This is the most versitile lens I've ever owned. I cover all kinds of events, do commercial work and portraits without having to change the lens.
Photo's are always sharp and colorful. Easy to use. Fast focus. I've had one for the last several years. I luv it so much I just ordered another one as a backup.