B&H Photo has the discontinued Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS on sale for $299 (Reg $599) while quantities last. If you're using an EF-S 18-55 IS kit lens and you're looking for an inexpensive upgrade, this is a pretty good path to take.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- EF-S Mount Lens
- 27-136mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/4-32
- Aspherical Lens Element
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Ultrasonic Autofocus Motor
- Manual Focus Override
- Truly Circular Diaphragm
- Minimum Focus Distance: 1.2′
- 67mm Filter Thread Diameter
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS $299 (Reg $599)