Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
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 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is lighter by 235g.
- Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 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 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is the newer design (2014 vs 2004).
| Spec | EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM | EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 17-85mm | 10-18mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2004 | 2014 |
| Blades | 6 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | STM |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Weight g | 475.0 | 240.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 92.0 | 72.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 78.5 | 74.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | 0.22 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.15 |
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- Superseded by the 15-85
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
An ultra-wide zoom for Canon APS-C cameras with image stabilization and a stepping motor. Gives roughly a 16-29mm full-frame field of view.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Compact and light
- Quiet STM focusing
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Plastic construction
- Distortion at 10mm needs correction
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