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EF 24-85mm Digital SLR Camera Lens
Canon's 24-85mm digital SLR camera lens is a standard zoom lens. The Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a light-weight, affordable option in the mid-range level of zoom lenses. Though compact in size, the EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is still packed with technology that makes for sharp images and high contrast at all focal lengths.
High-quality images
Photos taken with Canon's EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens are of the highest quality. The image quality is due in part to its unique multiple moving lens groups. Advanced technology both inside and outside of the lens comes together to produce crisp focus, high contrast and vivid colours. Added to any camera in the Canon EOS Digital SLR lineup, the EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM takes professional-level portraits.
Many imperfections are minimised and even eliminated altogether when you use the EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. For starters, the EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM includes a replica aspherical lens element that reduces optical distortions. The result is a much sharper image. Also, a Flare Cutting Diaphragm makes for high-contrast images even in challenging lighting conditions.
Lens flare is almost nonexistent, which is why the EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is ideal for shooting sunsets and sunrises. Vignetting, a reduction in the image's brightness around the edges, is another nonexistent problem with this lens.
Compact size and ease of use
The EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM digital SLR camera lens weighs in at only 14 ounces. Its compact size and light weight mean that you never have to leave it behind. The wide, rubber focusing ring fits comfortably in your hand. It takes about only one eighth of a turn to go from 24mm to the full 85mm.
Focusing
Canon loaded the EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM with numerous features for superior focusing and manual control. A zoom ratio of 3.5x enables you to take tight shots. Auto focusing is fast and almost silent with the lens's Ultrasonic Motor, referred to as USM for short.
In addition to the USM, the lens also features Full Time Manual focusing. With Full Time Manual focusing, you are able to manually fine tune the focus even while the lens is in auto focus mode. Photographers who like to experiment with focus will appreciate the ability to focus in on a specific element while intentionally blurring the rest of the image.
Focusing is internal, which means that the front lens doesn't move when you're adjusting the focus. This makes the EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM more compatible with various filters, such as polarising and special effects filters.
Wide range of zoom options
Though often referred to as a solid standard zoom lens, Canon's EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM digital SLR camera lens actually offers more zoom parameters than most standard lenses. It spans the range all the way from ultra-wide-angle to portrait-length telephoto zoom. Within this considerable range, the EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM maintains precision details at every focal length.
With its convenient size, outstanding image quality and all-around versatility, Canon's EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM makes the ideal go-to zoom lens for any situation. It's a smooth, quiet lens that nicely complements any digital SLR camera. The combination of cost and quality makes the EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM a staple for any lens collection.
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