Canon
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Canon
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly more zoom 5.7x vs 5x
Help
 More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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

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 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:5x
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:5.7x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:5x
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:5.7x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
85 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 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 - $500
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 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
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 Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
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
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.

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