Product Comparison: Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM


Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Camera Lens
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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM standard zoom lens 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, this lens offers stellar performance from wide-angle through to telephoto.
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a large-aperture lens specifically designed for EF-S type digital SLR cameras, and that offers a super wide angle to short telephoto zoom range, with built-in Image Stabilization.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF-S
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
3.5 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
15 millimeters
17 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
85 millimeters
55 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Camera Lens
  • It has a very good aperture range.
  • The image quality is sharp and it fits well with full HD recording.
  • Good portraits at 85mm with moderate BG blur.
  • A very useful zoom range.
  • Wide zoom range that performs very well at the wide angle end.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
  • The fast aperture at every focal length, and image stabilization make this an all-in-one lens.
  • Wide F2.8 constant aperture. There are not a lot of lenses you can get for Canon APS-C cameras that are F2.8 in this focal range.
  • It is a great lens for low-light situations thanks to the image stabilizer and large aperture setting.
  • It performs well in low-light situations, and the nice, wide aperture blurs the background beautifully in portraits.
  • Extremely sharp at all apertures.
Size & Weight
Height
3.2 in.
3.3 in.
Width
3.2 in.
3.3 in.
Depth
3.4 in.
4.4 in.
Weight
20.3 oz.
22.8 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Camera Lens
  • This lens is perfect as a fairly compact and very capable kit.
  • Size is relatively compact for that range.
  • It's small, pretty fast, and sharp for a non-L lens.
  • Great size and weight. Highly recommend.
  • The weight was perfectly balanced with the camera.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
  • It's a great size and feels very professional when on your camera.
  • The construction looks and feels great, has good size.
  • The only significant drawback of it is the size/weight.
  • This lens is too heavy for its size.
  • This is a heavy lens, no way around it.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
13.8 in.
13.8 in.
Field Of View
84°30' - 18°25'
78°30' - 27°50'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Camera Lens
  • Focus is fast and quiet.
  • AF is very reliable and fast.
  • Image stabilization is good.
  • Images are sharp and colorful, focusing is quick.
  • It is sharp, its USM focus is quick and accurate.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
  • The auto focus worked great, was plenty fast and is pretty quiet.
  • Image stabilization is a must for hand-held video shots and allows for hand-held shots at slower shutter speeds.
  • Very fast focus, as well as accurate.
  • The IS and auto-focus is effective and fast enough for me.
  • The speed of focus is satisfactory, the sharpness is good and it is light to carry.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
DX-format
Lens Groups and Elements
17 elements in 12 groups
19 Elements in 12 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
7
Filter Diameter
72 millimeters
77 millimeters
Extras
Four-stop Image Stabilizer, UD lens element, Aspherical Lens, Super Spectra coating
3-stop Image Stabilizer, Super Spectra coating, Circular aperture, Optional lens hood
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Camera Lens
  • Build quality is decent.
  • Very good color reproduction and contrast.
  • Build quality feels solid. No issues at all!
  • Extremely sharp, even in the corners in all focal-length.
  • The colors are amazingly vibrant and crisp.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
  • The quality of the images is definitely good.
  • Very nice looking, smooth bokeh.
  • Non-existent fringing in high contrast situations.
  • Everything about this lens is quality.
  • No lens hood included.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download
MSRP
799.99 $
879.99 $

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