| Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Specifications | |
| Frame Coverage | 35mm |
| Lens Construction (groups) | 12 |
| Lens Construction (elements) | 15 |
| No. of Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Minimum Aperture | 22-32 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.5m (19.7") |
| Maximum Magnifcation | 0.16x |
| Filter Diameter | 67mm |
| Maximum Diameter x Length | 73mm x 69.5mm (2.9" x 2.7") |
| Weight | 380g (13.4oz) |
Reviews
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William Castleman
It is unrealistic to expect great optical performance out of a variable aperture consumer zoom lens designed as a compromise. Less than excellent resolution at wide open apertures, substantial linear distortion, and contrast drop off at long focal lengths are to be expected. Nevertheless, there are times when you can only take one lens, and each of the consumer lenses tested has its good points.
The-Digital-Picture.com
The Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens is light in weight and light on your wallet. If you want a Canon zoom lens and can't spend more than around $300, the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens is probably your best choice.
PhotoZone.de
On the upside the lens is very sharp with very little vignetting throughout the range. Unfortunately distortions at 24mm are pretty hefty as are chromatic aberrations. The build quality is pretty decent and the AF performace is a joy.
Photo.net
It won't deliver the punch of the 28-70/2.8 or the prime lenses, but it won't leave a $1500 hole in your wallet or carve a notch in your shoulder either.
