It's not easy deciding on the best lenses to get for your EOS SLR, and Canon's just made it that much harder. This brand new 15-85mm is a high-spec, high-quality ‘standard' zoom for EF-S format Canons – they're the ones which aren't full-frame, and include the EOS 1000D, 450D, 500D, 50D and the new...

The Canon EF-s 15-85mm is an excellent lens for any photographer. In the 1990s my wife and I took a trip to Europe and I took my trusty Canon A1 with the FD 28-85mm f4 lens along with a few filters and some 20 rolls of film.

I picked up this lens as a walk-around lens for my Canon 7D. As such it has fit the bill very nicely. IQ has been very good for my use as a walk-around lens. Construction isn't up to L glass but for the money its more than acceptable.

focal length range; IS; size

a little heavier than I thought it would be

This lens has definitely made a difference in my ability to capture tack sharp images while being handheld. Love the focal range and the minimum focusing distance is adequate for most flower photography that is not micro.

Consistent Output; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Strong Construction

I bought this to replace the kit lens (18-55) for my 450d, I also got to put my 28-75mm on the shelf. The focal range of this lens was the big attraction for me. I am happy with the look and feel of this lens, nice and tight, no creeping with camera down.

3 years no interest when I purchased it online

wide angle performance; EF-S mount

Excellent optics for a non-L lens. I recommend this at the main "walkaround" lens for crop-sensor Canon dSLRs. It's on my 60D or 80D for 90% of shots.

Used this lens and zoom telephoto as our only 2 lenses during a recent trip to Maui. Did well for me and the wide angle shots look great!

Consistent Output; Easily Interchangeable

I purchased this lens as a replacement for the 18-55mm kit lens that came with my T3i. I was looking for a good "walkaround" lens, and this fit the bill perfectly! The lens feels very solid..

Using with a Canon 7D for wedding and event photography, it has great response and the IS makes it worth the money.

Fast / accurate auto-focus; Strong Construction

Heavy

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Durable; Easy To Use; Lightweight; Reliable