Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3,5-5,6 IS USM Specifications

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Product
Name Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3,5-5,6 IS USM

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Manufacturer Canon
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2009
MSRP 799 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type standard zoom Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens (with the ability to zoom in and out)
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon (see compatible cameras)
Compatibility Designed for APS-C cameras (see compatible cameras)
Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in autofocus (AF) motor Yes (more info)
Aperture
Maximum aperture f/3,5-5,6
The lens aperture and brightness varies at different focal lengths.
f/3,5 at 15 mm
f/5,6 at 85 mm
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Optics
Elements: 17 elements / 12 groups
Focal Range: 15-85 mm

This is a "EF-S" lens, designed for APS-C sensors, and will have a focal length equivalent to:  24-136 mm

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Physical
Diameter 81 mm
Length 88 mm
Weight 575 g (see the total weight, camera+lens)
Other
Image stabilization Yes, IS
Filter Filter Thread, 72 mm
Lens Hood EW-78E (not included)
Tripod mount No (Read more)
Weather sealing No