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Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM is a specially designed lens for Canon cropped-frame DSLRs, which consists of 5D or 1D series. This lens is the replacement of one of most popular Canon lens, the EF-S 17-85mm IS USM back since the September 2009.

So, it’s no wonder that this Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM lens brings some similar features to its predecessor, including the Image Stabilization feature to counter the camera shake, quick and quiet USM focusing, and support for full-time manual focusing.

As for the improvements for the previous version, Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM brings wider coverage than the previous version which delivers 24mm equivalent, wider than the 27mm of the older version. This difference is really noticeable especially when capturing large subjects or when you are in a cramped situations and can’t move back, which achieve more dramatic wide-angle effects.

Key Features of Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM:

• Image Stabilization feature
• Quick and Quiet USM focusing
• Full time manual focusing support
• Focus distance window
• 136mm focal length
• F3.5-5.6 focal ratio
• Four stops of compensation stabilization

Conclusion of Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM

Launched together with other general purpose lens, EF-S 18-135mm IS that longer but also affordable, it looks like Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM still won in every aspect. Not to mention that Canon complemented this new model with an improved look with textured finish, which matches the high end bodies. So , if you are looking for a general purpose Canon lens to match a new body or old model, Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM is the right choice.