In article , says...
Nikon has a stabilized lens at a longer zoom 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
for about $550.

Canon has a 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM for about $350-$400. The 17-85
was designed to provide the 28-135mm field of view on a 1.6x crop
sensor.
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