Canon
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
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Sept 1st, 2009 Canon
has officially introduced the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom
lens. Combining a extensive zoom range featuring wide angle and telephoto
plus a 4-stop Image Stabilizer, the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM provides
outstanding performance and flexibility.
Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS Lens Major Features:
High performance
all-purpose 5.6x 24-136mm equivalent EF-S standard zoom
4 stop Image
Stabilizer
Automatic panning
and tripod detection
0.35m close focusing
UD and aspherical
lenses
Super Spectra
coatings
7-blade aperture
Optional lens
hood
High performance flexible
wide angle zoom: With an effective focal length range of approximately
24-136mm (35 mm equivalent), the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a lens
that delivers outstanding flexibility while delivering remarkable image
quality. With its wider angle than many comparable lenses, it captures
more of the scene and adds a greater sense of space and perspective to
your photography.
Image Stabilizer: The
EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM features Canon’s 4-stop Image Stabilizer
(IS). Ideal for handheld work, IS allows the use of shutter speeds up
to 4 stops slower without causing image blur. The Image Stabilizer helps
when shooting in low light conditions or from moving vehicles.
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Looks as good
as it performs: The EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM features Canon’s
new exterior design, with a textured finish for a high quality look
and feel, that matches your EOS camera.
Ultra fast, ultra
quiet auto focus: The ring USM (Ultrasonic motor) uses ultrasonic
frequency vibrations to drive responsive, near-silent high speed
auto focus.
The ring type
USM allows full time manual focus override without having to switch
out of AF, for a greater level of usability.
Super Spectra
coatings: Lens elements are coated using Canon’s Super Spectra
lens coating which suppresses flare and prevents ghosting –
which is more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection
off the image sensor.
Canon’s Super
Spectra coating also helps achieve true colour balance and increase
contrast for vivid images.
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Creative background
blur: A 7 blade circular aperture enables photographers to achieve a beautiful
background blur; ideal for isolating your subject from the background.
The Canon EF-S 15-85mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is scheduled to be available in Canada in late October
and sell at an estimated retail price of $999
Canadian.
In the US we recommend
checking out Amazon
for the latest
offer on the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens.
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Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Wide-Angle Zoom Specifications
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EF-S
Focal length
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15-85mm
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Focal
range (35mm)
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24-136mm
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Maximum
aperture
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f/3.5-5.6 |
Minimum
aperture
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f/22-38 |
| SLR
Format |
EF-S
type |
Lens
construction
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17
elements in 12 groups |
| Ultrasonic
motor |
Yes,
Ring USM |
Distance
Information
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Yes |
Closest
focusing
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0.35m |
Max
magnification ratio
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0.21x |
No.
of diaphragm blades
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7
(rounded) |
| Image
Stabilizer |
Up
to four stop vibration compensation |
Filter/attachment
size
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72mm |
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Diameter
x length |
Approximately
81.6 x 87.5mm |
Weight
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Approximately
575g |
Accessories
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Supplied:
72mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap E-72U, Rear Lens Cap. Optional:
Bayonet Hood EW-78E, Flexible Lens Pouch LP-1116 |
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