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

Versatile wide-angle zoom for APS-C sensors

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 3560B005

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 12 groups including UD and aspherical elements
FOCUS Ring-type USM for fast, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override
STABILIZATION Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops of compensation
APERTURE 7-blade circular diaphragm for smooth background blur
ZOOM RANGE 15-85mm focal length (24-136mm equivalent on APS-C)
MIN FOCUS 0.35m (1.15 ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 72mm filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION High-quality polycarbonate barrel with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Canon EF-S mount cameras
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
SIZE Compact design suitable for travel and general photography
WEIGHT 575g weight for balanced handling on DSLR bodies
ACCESSORIES Compatible with EW-78E lens hood

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 15-85mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-36
Lens Construction 17 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 84u00b0 30' - 18u00b0 25'
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.21x
Filter Size 72mm
Diaphragm Blades 7
Stabilization 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer
Autofocus Motor Ring-type USM
Weight 575g
Dimensions 81.6 x 87.5 mm