Canon EF-S 15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Description:

The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens offers a 35mm equivalency of 24-135mm when used with a Canon APS-C EOS Digital SLR. Measuring just under 4" in length and weighing about 1.25 lbs, the lens boasts a convenient wide angle to telephoto focal length in an easy to carry form factor.

Containing 17 elements (including a UD-glass element) in 12 groups, the lens captures an angle-of-view (AOV) range of about 84° to 18°, for capturing wide landscapes and telephoto portraits.

The lens features a minimum focusing distance of 1.15' and image stabilization for up to 4-stops of shake-control when shooting under lower lighting conditions. An Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) offers fast, quiet autofocus performance.


Performance:

• Focal Length: 15 - 85 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
• Minimum: f/22 - 36
• Camera Mount Type: Canon EF-S
• Format Compatibility: Canon (APS-C)
• Angle of View: 84° - 18°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.2' (36.58cm)
• Magnification: 0.21x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:4.7
• Groups/Elements: 12/17
• Diaphragm Blades: 7

Features:

• Image Stabilization: Yes
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 72 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 3.2 x 3.4" (8.13 x 8.64cm)
• Weight: 1.27 lb (575g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
• Amazon user reviews HERE
• Adorama user reviews HERE

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How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

Example:

Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[rockpics]

85mm, F5.6, 1/15 sec with XSI ISO 1600

[smoothassilk]

Extremely sharp and a great model.

Mark

[rockpics]

Thanks, Mark. The IS on this lens is really good.

[justjenny]

^ 85mm, f/5.6, 1/4000 sec, ISO 400

Yes, I used this at an air show. (haha) This lens performed better than my EF-S 55-250mm. I put the telephoto lens away and just shot with this one and cropped them down. The pictures turned out much better. Unfortunately, I forgot to turn the ISO down, so it's a little grainy from my Rebel XSi.


^ 50mm, f/5.6, 1/30 sec w/flash, ISO 400

[rockpics]

This is on the 50D at IS0 1600, in camera noise reduction set at strong. Taken at 85 mm f5.6 with the 15-85

[boudster]

Canon EOS 60D : Canon EF-S 15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM : 4 Seconds : f/6.3 : 100 ISO : 15mm : Aperture Priority Mode : No Flash


Sun Setting on Puerto Madero by Jim Boud, on Flickr