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Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

Canon

EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

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Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon

EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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Verdict at a glance

  • Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is lighter by 20g.
  • Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM goes wider (15mm vs 18mm).
  • Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS reaches further (200mm vs 85mm).
  • Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is the newer design (2009 vs 2008).
Specification comparison
Spec EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-S
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 18-200mm 15-85mm (wider)
Max aperture f/3.5 f/3.5
Released 2008 2009
Blades 6 7
Format aps-c aps-c
Groups 12 12
Elements 16 17
Weight g 595.0 575.0 (lighter)
Filter mm 72 72
Length mm 102.0 87.5
Stabilized Yes Yes
Diameter mm 78.6 81.6
Min focus m 0.45 0.35 (closer focusing)
Max magnification 0.24 0.21
Af motor n/a USM

Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

A superzoom for Canon APS-C cameras covering wide angle to long telephoto in one lens. It has image stabilization and a micro-motor focus drive.

Pros

  • Very wide zoom range
  • Image stabilization
  • One-lens convenience

Cons

  • Variable aperture
  • Softer than shorter zooms
  • Slower focus than USM lenses

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

A standard zoom for Canon APS-C cameras with a wide 24-136mm equivalent range, combining USM focusing with image stabilization.

Pros

  • Starts wide at 15mm
  • Image stabilization
  • USM focusing
  • Good image quality for a zoom

Cons

  • Variable aperture
  • Larger than an 18-55
  • Not weather-sealed

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