FS: Canon EF-S 17-85 1:4-5.6 IS USM

[AccentAE86]

Selling my beloved 17-85 lens. It's taken many important photos for me and never let me down. From what I've seen, I think this copy is a cut above the average 17-85. Nice contrast and saturation (though not L grade, but great nonetheless) and nice and sharp. I've used this both in a personal and professional setting, so it's been babied.

Here are a few different types photos I've taken with this lens, to show it's flexibility. Note: NONE of the following photos have been sharpened or post processed at all, except for the b/w conversion. These are the colours and saturation straight out of the camera/lens.

http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/a.jpg

http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/b.jpg

http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/c.jpg

http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/d.jpg

http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/e.jpg

Shot Wide open:
http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/f.jpg

Shot wide open:
http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/g.jpg


And here are a couple pics of the lens itself:
http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/lens1.jpg

http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/lens2.jpg

http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/lens3.jpg

http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/lens4.jpg


The ONLY reason I'm selling it is because I've upgraded to it's faster (and much more expensive...) big brother, the 17-55:
http://yoonl.brinkster.net/misc/1785/lens5.jpg

Cosmetically, it is mint. It functions 100%. The IS is fantastic. The zooming action is very smooth. There is no zoom creep at all.

It comes with the proper EW-73B Hood, which cost me $50. There is some wear on the hood, but not on the lens itself.

It will be in it's original box and packaging.

I am asking $500 FIRM. It is $749 at The Camera Store with NO hood. With the hood and GST factor, you're saving $354.93!

Located in EDMONTON, but willing to ship.

[Pihsiak]

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Willing to part the hood?

[AccentAE86]

Originally posted by Pihsiak
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Willing to part the hood?

If you can find a buyer who doesn't want the hood, then sure. Otherwise, I'd rather keep the two together. Sorry.

[Pihsiak]

lol I already have the lens!!!!!


I hate using paper lens hoods
http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/hoods/Canon-EF-S-17-85mm-f-4-5.6-IS-USM.php

[AccentAE86]

Originally posted by Pihsiak
lol I already have the lens!!!!!


I hate using paper lens hoods
http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/hoods/Canon-EF-S-17-85mm-f-4-5.6-IS-USM.php

How well do those paper hoods work?

bump.. someone must want a great lens. lightyears ahead of the 18-55 kit lens.

[AccentAE86]

bump

[C4S]

hey .. actually .. we might be able to do a trade .. :D

Since I am going to get the 5D, and 20D will be my back up .. and I just want a "travel" lens for the 20D .. :dunno: soemthing like that ...

And mean .. I will sell the 1D when i get the 5D ..

Damn ..sounds complicated .... :banghead:

[AccentAE86]

get back to me when you know what happens with your 550 deal. :)

[AccentAE86]

Lens is tentatively sold.

[AccentAE86]

SOLD!!!
Thanks!