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

Jack M, WI on 1/26/2017

I bought this lens after much much deliberation and trial and error with other lens. I have a Canon xsi and wanted to have a travel lens. Needed better reach than 18-55 and in general needed a change. I also have 55-250 and 50 1.8. Wanted to get One lens to rule it all :) I bought and returned Canon 18-135 ( non STM) and Tamron 18-270. sorry , but bad picture quality. Atlast the options were 18-135 STM, 24-105 f/4L, and 15-85. I choose 15-85 as on my crop body it has the best focal length range and image quality is at par with 24-105 and sligtly better than 18-135STM. I am proud of this lens - excellent image quality, contrast, sharpness at all f and love the 15mm focal length. In my recent visit to Grand Teton and Yellowstone, I carried 55-250 and 50mm in addition to 15-85 but took 55-250 out for 2 shots and 50mm never. Its so useful. I am attaching some sample pics of Grand Teton and Yellowstone ( with B+W CPL)

David S, NY on 1/24/2016

The best that you can get from an non L series lent . Crispy photos, versatile and good zoom range. Perfect for everyday use.

D Newsman, DE on 1/27/2015

I am an enthusiastic, reasonably experienced amateur. I wanted to upgrade the kit 18-55mm lens that came with my Canon T1i. I researched many options, price, features, convenience etc. Finally I found the Canon 15-85mm lens! I quickly realised that this met my requirements and neatly complemented my Canon L 70-200mm f4. I am thrilled with the results, sharp images, easy to use, excellent auto focus, the IS really helps those hand held shots and everything that was promised in the reviews. Some downsides: the price is a little steep; there is no lens hood (shame on Canon!) and no case, shame again! But the quality of the results makes up for this. If you want to upgrade from your kit lens, this should be your first option.