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Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

4.5

based on all reviews

Focus is quick
precise and real quiet
It shows excellent results for its class

mediocre - better than the worst
Canon Lens Pouch is also not-included
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 15
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 24, 85 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto, Normal, Wide angle

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Focus is quick
precise and real quiet
It shows excellent results for its class
sharpness in the center is always acceptable
decent range for walk around lens
Image quality is quite good for the price
the lens was made compact and lightweight
It was very good indeed on my 40D
makes sharp images with good color and contrast at apertures around f8
Distortion is quite well controlled
Super-handy size for its great range
Fast focusing and relatively inexpensive
a great lens with outstanding contrast and acceptable sharpness throughout
sharp
superb color rendition and contrast
The build quality is pretty decent and the AF performace is a joy
it just performs well

mediocre - better than the worst
Canon Lens Pouch is also not-included
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
Noise reduction at slow shutter speeds was turned off
5 USM does not create some kind of super image quality
has no focus adjustment in the menu)
the front lens does not rotate
The focus ring is not rubberized
excessive looseness in the front barrel sections
vignetting at wide angles with the filter and hood attached
distortions at 24mm are pretty hefty as are chromatic aberrations
some drop in sharpness is not critical
the wide angle will be a little missing
Corner sharpness is always weak
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some wobble in the barrel
Significant distortions at the edges of full frame cameras
Sometimes fails to focus first time at the wide-angle setting

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Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	3.5-4.5
Aperture min	22-32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	6

Construction	Zoom
Elements	15
Groups	12
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	13.4 oz
Diameter	2.87 in
Length	2.74 in
Filter size	2.64 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	24 - 85
Maximum magnification	0.16 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.5
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Canon EF 24 85mm f/3.5 4.5 USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 3.7 out of 5 - 63 reviews - photographyreview.com

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Published: 03.08.2006

Canon EF 24 85mm f/3.5 4.5 USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 3.7 out of 5 - 63 reviews - photographyreview.com

Canon EF 24 85mm f/3.5 4.5 USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 3.7 out of 5 - 63 reviews - photographyreview.com

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Review

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Published: 06.10.2005

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