Canon Canon EF Wide Zoom

EF 17–35mm lens

17-35mm
f/2.8
Wide Zoom
545 g
Min focus 0.42 m

Quick answer

The Canon EF 17–35mm lens is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 17-35mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

Canon EF 17–35mm lens: a fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 17-35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Canon EF 17–35mm lens specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 17-35mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Wide Zoom
Released: 1996
Minimum focus distance: 0.42 m
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 545 g
Length: 95.7 mm
Diameter: 83.5 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Canon EF 17–35mm lens?

At 17-35mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	17–35mm	54.4–93.3°	63.4–103.7°
APS-C	1.6x	27–56mm	35.6–67°	42.2–77°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF 17–35mm lens use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF 17–35mm lens?

It zooms across 17-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.

Is the Canon EF 17–35mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 17-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.

What is the Canon EF 17–35mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 27–56mm on full frame, with a 35.6–67° horizontal and 42.2–77° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.