Canon
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 vs
Canon
24-105mm f/4L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
More zoom 5.7x vs 4.4x
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 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $699.00 vs $1,059.00
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 The best price we've seen is $360 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Zoom range Great zoom Help
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:5.7x
24-105mm f/4L IS USM:4.4x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to landscape lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$824
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Avatar for NewPendant NewPendant (4:34 AM, September 20, 2012)
I don't know which one to buy for my 7d
 
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