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

A 2004 APS-C standard zoom (27-136 mm equivalent) with 3-stop IS and ring USM, launched with the EOS 20D.

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Core
Released
2004
Focal Length
17–85mm
Aperture
f/4-5.6
Compatible Mount
Canon EF
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
78.5mm diameter × 92mm length
Weight
475g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Optical IS
Optical IS, 3 stops
Aperture Blades
6
Magnification
0.2x
Min. Focus Distance
35cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.0
Street
5.1
Travel
6.2
Wedding & Events
5.7
Vlogging & Video
5.3
Filmmaking
3.7
Documentary
4.4
Sports & Action
5.1
Landscape
4.6
Casual
5.9
Food
3.8
Architecture
4.4
Astrophotography
3.6
Underwater
3.8
✅ Great For
✈️
Travel 6.2 Strong on focal length and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 3.6 Held back by maximum aperture and focal length.
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Filmmaking 3.7 Held back by video handling and optical quality.
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Underwater 3.8 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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