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Reddit mentions of Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras. Here are the top ones.
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- 15-85mm lens with f3.5-f.5.6 aperture; for use with APS-C cameras
- 35mm equivalent to 24-136mm focal length range
- Dedicated image stabilization
- Lens construction of 17 elements in 12 groups
- Compatible with 72mm filters.Closest Focusing Distance: 1.15 ft./0.35m
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Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 3.22834 Inches |
| Length | 3.46456 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 1.2676580065 Pounds |
| Width | 3.22834 Inches |
The kit lens is an 18-55mm. I used the 15-85mm lens.
Hmm, you might be misreading the lens specs: this isn't a generic kit lens. On Amazon, it's $800 new and starts at $250 used, The $250 used is interesting: I didn't realize I could get a secondhand one for roughly the cost of a repair.
I tend to use this lens for travel. I have primes that work for more specific situations, but obviously the zoom is nice since it's versatile. I'd like to keep a standard-length zoom, but I'm not sure if it's best to try to repair this one or just wait and see if I get an EOS-RP.
If that price is too much, just get another lens. Canon makes an excellent bargain telephoto in their 55-250 IS.
However, if you just want to upgrade your kit lens and extend its range a bit, check out the 15-85 on Amazon. It has really good sharpness, range from wide angle to telephoto, and image stabilization. However, it can't be used on a full frame, and it has variable aperture.
EDIT: Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 is a generally better lens, much faster, and can be purchased with image stabilization. However, it doesn't satisfy your requirement that it has better range than your kit lens.
Good call on the 60D. That is exactly what I have. If you want a good initial lens, I'd forego the kit lens and instead get the canon 15-85. That is, if you want to go with crop format glass. It's what I did and I'm very happy with it. The rest of my lens lineup is vintage Pentax (amazing optics) primes with adapters.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002NEGTTM/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
I've got this lens https://www.amazon.com/Canon-15-85mm-3-5-5-6-Standard-Digital/dp/B002NEGTTM I'll sell you for $250
or https://www.amazon.com/Canon-28-135mm-3-5-5-6-Standard-Cameras/dp/B000C1MY1A this lens I'll sell you for $100
I'm in the Bay Area so feel free to meet up try the lenses and choose whichever you'd like. PM me for more details! Happy holidays