| Date introduced | August 2004 |
|---|---|
| Maximum format size | APS-C |
| Focal length | 17-85mm |
| 35mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) | 27-136mm |
| Diagonal Angle of view (APS-C) | 78º - 18º |
| Maximum aperture | F4-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | F22-32 |
| Lens Construction | • 17 elements/12 groups • 1 Aspherical element |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 6 |
| Minimum focus | 0.35m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.20x at 85mm |
| AF motor type | • Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor • Full-time manual focus |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Image stabilization | • 3 stops • Single mode (no panning) |
| Filter thread | • 67mm • Does not rotate on focus |
| Supplied accessories | • Front and rear caps |
| Optional accessories | • EW-73B Hood • LP1116 Case |
| Weight | 475 g (16.7 oz) |
| Dimensions | 78.5 mm diameter x 92 mm length (3.1 x 3.6 in) |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF-S only |
| Other | Supplies distance information for E-TTL II flash metering |