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Pentax 22190

Pentax SMCP-FA 35mm f/2.0 AL Wide Angle Lens

Canon 9517A002I

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens

 
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Product Description
A semiwideangle lens with much of the normal lens perspective but a larger viewing angle. This lens has internal floating elements for optimal results throughout the focus range. Bright,... More
A semiwideangle lens with much of the normal lens perspective but a larger viewing angle. This lens has internal floating elements for optimal results throughout the focus range. Bright, light and sharp. Less
Enjoy true wide-angle to tele-coverage with the EF-S 17-85 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Zoom Lens from Canon. Incorporated with Canon’s Image Stabilization (IS) system, it facilitates up to three... More
Enjoy true wide-angle to tele-coverage with the EF-S 17-85 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Zoom Lens from Canon. Incorporated with Canon’s Image Stabilization (IS) system, it facilitates up to three stops slower and safe hand-holding, allowing clear and sharp picture shots even in low-light levels. The Aspheric element with two Aspherical surfaces provides excellent optical performance. With closest focusing distances of 1.15 ft, this zoom lens is ideal for use in applications where portability is an important consideration. In addition, the ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) enables fast and silent Auto Focusing (AF) along with full-time manual focus when in the Auto Focusing (AF) mode. Less
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Key Features   
Min Aperture f/22 -
Camera Format   35 mm SLR Digital SLR
Focus Type   Autofocus Autofocus • Manual Focus
Lens Max Aperture f/2 f/4-f/5.6
Focal Length 35mm 17mm - 85mm
Lens Type   Fixed Focal Length Lens Zoom Lens
Mount - Canon EF
Other Features   
Brand Pentax Canon
Image Stabilization - With Image Stabilization
Closest Focusing Distance 12 in 13.78 in
Picture Angle 63 degrees 18 - 78 degrees
Attachment / Filter Size 49 mm 67 mm
Macro Lens   Without Macro Lens Without Macro Lens
Groups / Elements 6 Elements in 5 Groups 17 Elements in 12 Groups
Dimensions   
Weight 6.9 oz 16.8 oz
Diameter 2.5 in 3.1 in
Length 1.8 in 3.6 in
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20723840 22645374
UPC 027075046351 6221120003
Product MPN   
MPN 22190 9517A002I
 
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Pentax 22190
Pentax SMCP-FA 35mm f/2.0 AL Wide Angle Lens
$549.99
Canon 9517A002I
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
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Product Review Summary

3.9
Based on 8 user reviews
86% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Good value (1)
  • Fast Focus (1)
  • Sharp Focus (1)
  • Good Quality (1)
Cons
  • Poor Quality (3)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Slow Focus (1)
Good For
  • Multi-purpose (6)
  • Professionals (1)
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
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CANON EF-S 17-85mm IS USM: Digital SLRs Only!

bytheuerkorn Jan 6, 2005
73 Helpfuls 74 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros IS, non-rotating filter mount, quiet operation, fast internal focus,...
Cons Maximum aperture only f4, somewhat expensive, no full-frame compatible, sharpness below...
Recommended it? Yes

Most affordable digital SLR cameras like the Digital Rebel or EOS 20D sport a smaller image sensor (compared to 35mm film) and that translates into an 'unused' area that's covered by 35mm lenses. By optimizing the lens toward the smaller area, the lens itself can be made more compact. The only... Read full review »

13

A Good Walkaround Lens!

bydrumbum Mar 7, 2007
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros optical quality, IS, wide angle
Cons cheap build quality, f4 aperture, slight electronic hum, lens hood
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM lens bundled with a new Canon EOS 30d from B&H roughly 3 months ago. In these first few months, I've learned a number of things about this lens. Traditionally, I come from a background of 35mm film cameras and hard-metal lens, hence when I unwrapped this lens, I... Read full review »

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