Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM vs Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM and Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Name | Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM | Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Release Year | 1992 | 2009 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 419 USD | 799 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 85 cm | 35 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 |
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 | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 17 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length | 85 mm | 15-85 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
70 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
IS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Length | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 425 gr | 575 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-65 III | EW-78E |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |