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Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

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Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM

Canon

EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM

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Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Canon

EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Verdict at a glance

  • Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is lighter by 260g.
  • Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM goes wider (17mm vs 18mm).
  • Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM reaches further (85mm vs 55mm).
  • Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the newer design (2017 vs 2004).
Specification comparison
Spec EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-S
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 17-85mm (wider) 18-55mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/4.0
Released 2004 2017
Blades 6 7
Format aps-c aps-c
Groups 12 10
Af motor USM STM
Elements 17 12
Weight g 475.0 215.0 (lighter)
Filter mm 67 58
Length mm 92.0 61.8
Stabilized Yes Yes
Diameter mm 78.5 66.5
Min focus m 0.35 0.25 (closer focusing)
Max magnification 0.2 0.25

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  • Superseded by the 15-85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-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Canon's compact EF-S kit zoom with STM focus and image stabilization, introduced in 2017. It weighs about 215g and takes 58mm filters.

Pros

  • Compact
  • STM autofocus
  • Image stabilization

Cons

  • Slow aperture
  • Plastic build
  • Soft corners

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