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17-85mm F4-5.6 Canon USM

  • 29-09-2009 8:42am
    #1
    swingking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,258 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone have any opinion on this lens.

    I am looking to upgrade the standard 18-55mm kit lens with this because it has a better build quality and a Ultrasonic Motor

    Let me know if this is a good choice.

    I was quoted a price of 379 in Gunns

    Thanks


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  • #2
    peter1892
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭peter1892


    Not a bad everyday lens - images are a bit soft wide open though and if suffers from bad barrel distortion* at 17mm. After 2.5 years it's still my main lens (because I haven't upgraded it to something better yet!).


    *I read a review of the 24-105mm f/4 L and people had the same complaint!


  • #3
    -K2-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭-K2-


    It's a big step-up from the kit lens in terms of quality. I used one for a while and found it to be excellent, a good all-rounder.

    The only thing to consider is that it is an EF-S lens and as such is not compatible with full frame Canon bodies such as the 5D, 5D MkII, 1D etc.. If you are planning on moving up to such a body in the near future then you may need to think about this.


  • #4
    Skittle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 413 ✭✭Skittle


    I take it this is the non IS version of this lens.


  • #5
    Moman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭Moman


    got it as my kit lens, probably the best all-rounder on a canon crop body, but as ElectronEng mentioned its EFS , it wont fit on a full frame body

    as it has been sold as a kit lens, you could probably find it second-hand, i have seen plenty sold on adverts.ie for a lot less than €379


  • #6
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Had one for 12 months. Highly recommended. Replaced with 17-55 2.8 lens. Have a look at my Flickr page. Many of the images there shot with the 17-85 lens. But get the IS version.;)


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  • #7
    swingking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,258 ✭✭✭swingking


    thanks for all the suggestions. The version I am talking about is the IS version.

    Saw it for sale in Birminghams for 340 which is think is the best price I'm gonna pay for it.

    I'll keep you posted :)


  • #8
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    swingking wrote: »
    thanks for all the suggestions. The version I am talking about is the IS version.

    Saw it for sale in Birminghams for 340 which is think is the best price I'm gonna pay for it.

    I'll keep you posted :)

    That's a great price - snap it up! It's €506 (not inc delivery) on Pixmania:eek:.

    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/56598/art/canon/ef-s-17-85-f-4-5-6-is-usm.html


  • #9
    swingking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,258 ✭✭✭swingking


    got the lens from Birminghams for a total of 300 euro. I know it's second hand but it was in amazing condition.

    Thanks for all the suggestions and help.

    I'm looking forward to shooting some great pics with this lens. Feels so much sturdier than the kit lens and has both the USM and manual focusing ring so feels really professional.


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