Canon EF-S 10–18mm lens 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 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Canon EF-S 10–18mm lens is lighter by 235g.
- Canon EF-S 10–18mm lens goes wider (10mm vs 17mm).
- Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM reaches further (85mm vs 18mm).
- Canon EF-S 10–18mm lens is the newer design (2014 vs 2004).
| Spec | EF-S 10–18mm lens | 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 | 10-18mm (wider) | 17-85mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2014 | 2004 |
| Weight g | 240 (lighter) | 475.0 |
| Length mm | 72.0 | 92.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.22 (closer focusing) | 0.35 |
| Blades | n/a | 6 |
| Format | n/a | aps-c |
| Groups | n/a | 12 |
| Af motor | n/a | USM |
| Elements | n/a | 17 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 67 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 78.5 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.2 |
Canon EF-S 10–18mm lens
Canon EF-S 10–18mm lens: an APS-C wide-angle zoom lens with a 10-18mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5, made for Canon EF-S mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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- Superseded by the 15-85