Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM is lighter by 90g.
- Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM goes wider (10mm vs 17mm).
- Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM reaches further (85mm vs 22mm).
| Spec | EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM | EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 10-22mm (wider) | 17-85mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Blades | 6 | 6 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Weight g | 385.0 (lighter) | 475.0 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 89.8 | 92.0 |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 78.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.35 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.2 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM
A wide-angle zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs with USM focusing and a sturdy build, covering roughly 16-35mm in full-frame terms.
Pros
- Fast, quiet USM focusing
- Sturdy construction
- Brighter than the 10-18 at the wide end
- Full-time manual focus
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Larger and heavier than the 10-18
- Barrel distortion at 10mm
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
An older stabilized standard zoom for Canon APS-C cameras, wider-ranging than the basic 18-55 kit lens. USM focusing; succeeded by the 15-85.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- USM focusing
- Useful range
Cons
- Visible distortion at the wide end
- Variable aperture
- Superseded by the 15-85