Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM.

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Product
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2022 2009
Release Date 2022-05-24
MSRP N/A 799 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Superzoom Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 17 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,44
Aperture
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 150 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 15 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 UD element, 2 Aspherical No information
Focal Length
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 18-150 mm 15-85 mm
Zoom Range 132 mm 70 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 81 mm
Length 127 mm 88 mm
Weight 310 gr 575 gr
Other
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-60F EW-78E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A