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

The new EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM sets a new standard for everyday photography on APS-C sensors. With a focal length range equivalent to 24-136mm in 35mm format, image stabilization and high-precision optics, the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers stellar performance from wide-angle through to telephoto.

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Print Specs

  • Focal Length 15mm – 85mm
  • Aperture Maximum: ƒ3.5 - 5.6
    Minimum: ƒ22 - 36
  • Angle of View 18.25° – 84.3°
  • Lens Construction 17 elements in 12 groups
  • Diaphragm Blades 7
  • Minimum Focusing Distance 35cm (1.148')
  • Filter Size 72mm
  • Image Stabilization Yes
  • Autofocus Type Inner focusing system
  • Weight 575g (1.27 lb)
  • MTF Chart
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    • Reviewed by: The-digital-picture
    Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens Review
    The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens delivers top-tier image quality over an excellent general purpose focal length range in a nicely-sized/weighted/built body with great AF and an excellent implementation of Image Stabilization at a...
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    Reviewed by: Slrgear
    Canon Lens: Zooms - Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (Tested) - SLRgear.com!
    The Canon EF-S 15-85mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 IS USM was released in September of 2009, as a replacement for the EF-S 17-85mm ƒ/4-5.6 IS USM. With its EF-S specification, the lens was designed specifically to fit the APS-C sensor, making it incompatible...
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    Reviewed by: Lenstests
    Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
    The EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is one of the best standard zoom lenses Canon make for APS-C cameras. It combines a great zoom range and a modern image stabilizer with a fairly compact size. With 24 mm effective focal length at its wide end...
    Read more: http://lenstests.com/reviews/canon-ef-s-15-85mm-f3.5-5.6-is-usm