Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Durable; Easy To Use; Lightweight; Reliable

I have a 50D and had been using a 28-135IS Lens. I thought my pictures looked great but I needed a lens that could go wider so I choose the 18-85. Picture look great so far (had less than a week).

A great lens. I bought this as a carry-around lens for general use on my EOS 550D. It easily outperforms the kit lenses, has a very handy range from quite wide to slightly zoomed, and is excellent in low light.

This is an amazing lens! Absolutely love it. Using as a "walk about " lens and love the extra at the wide angle end from my previous 18mm. Quick to focus and photos are clear, sharp,& colors vibrant. As close to an "L" lens you can get.

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

"If this lens had a constant aperture it would be about as perfect as a zoom can get for my uses. (I shoot a lot of climbing, i.e. environmental portraiture.) This is my favorite zoom lens. It covers an excellent focal length range, and the 24 mm equivalent wide end is my favorite part!

Nice and sharp wide open at all focul lengths. IS works great. No problem for sharp pics at 1/13 a sec at 34mm on 7D.Mine is almost as sharp wide open as it is at F8. No decentering at all.

Lightweight; Durable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Consistent Output

Pricey

This lens spends the most time on my 70D due to its versatility and overall IQ. I got the 18-135 STM with the 70D but subjectively I think this lens produces better quality. I take this, the 10-22, and 70-200 f/4L IS (and 1.4x TC) in my bag to cover the gamut of focal lengths I'm most interested in...

The lens appears brand new and I assume it is, but it was not in Canon packaging, so appears to be a 'gray-market' lens. That also accounts for why its price was significantly less than is commonly listed for this lens.

Bought this to replace my 18-55mm kit lens for my canon 550d... awesome diwali offer from flipkart and got it at 12000 rs off for 46k. This is a near L quality carry around lens for canon crop sensors, covers a good range even at the wider end, awesome focussing with USM motor and ful time manual...

I purchased the T3i with the standard 18-55 mm lens. After using the kit lens, it was decided that a higher quality lens was needed. Purchased the 15-85 mm and the difference is like night and day.