Lens Summary
Brand: Canon
Also Known As: Canon 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF-S
Release Date: 2009-01-01
MSRP Price: $639
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Mixed
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: 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
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 15-85mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Canon (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 5.6 |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:4.7 |
| Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-36 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 84°-18° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 17 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| SWC (SubWavelength Structure Coating) | No |
| Super Spectra Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| UltraSonic Motor (USM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.35m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 8.13x8.64cm |
| Weight | 575g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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