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

[sixsixfour]

those who have this lens and still own or used to own 17-85, aside from 2mm at wide angle, how much better is this? I used to own 17-85 and remember it being a fantastic lens, which you can have these days used for less than 1/2 of the price of 15-85, thinking whether to repurchase 17-85 or save/sell to get to 15-85.

save and get the 15-85. its a bit faster on the wide end (i think the 17-85 is only F4 vs F3.5 for the 15-85) and the build quality is much better. i love my copies (i have 2) and enjoy taking all around pics with it.

[Mihow]

those who have this lens and still own or used to own 17-85, aside from 2mm at wide angle, how much better is this? I used to own 17-85 and remember it being a fantastic lens, which you can have these days used for less than 1/2 of the price of 15-85, thinking whether to repurchase 17-85 or save/sell to get to 15-85.

to add i think the reviews point out that it is much sharper, its more like the 17-55, no got as good in low light

[absolutic]

to add i think the reviews point out that it is much sharper, its more like the 17-55, no got as good in low light

how is autofocus speed in low light?

[cubatahavana]

One from this evening:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4470253327_2734216f61_o.jpg

Now, this is a fantastic picture!!!

[Electric Shepherd]

Thanks mate, glad you like it. Only got the 15-85 this week and liking what I'm seeing so far.

[calichef80]

Just got this lens a couple weeks ago and so far I love it! These are just a couple random shots that I took the other day.

#1 Taken from my backyard
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_1064copy.jpg<br>

#2 At the dog park
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_1164copy.jpg<br>

#3 Dog in action
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_0943copy.jpg<br>

[Mihow]

how is autofocus speed in low light?

according to what ive been reading and what i tried instore its not as fast as the 17-55, but its very close.

[calichef80]

I think this lens does pretty good in low light. It also depends what you are trying to shoot. Since i've had this lens I have only taken a handfull of low light shots with it and the one of my son was the most difficult. It was the best looking one of him IQ wise of about 10 shots. The other ones were fairly easier to capture since the subject was not a constantly moving 10 month old! lol. All 3 of these pics are straight out of the camera, no PP done just to show you its potential. All were shot handheld. I know the last 2 are a little dark...



ISO 2000
f/5.6
1/80 sec.
70mm
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_0843.jpg


ISO 200
f/4
1/60 sec.
24mm
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_0479.jpg


ISO 1250
f/3.5
1/8 sec.
15mm
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_0442.jpg

[calichef80]

And to answer the question about the autofocus speed, it seems fairly quick to me. But im still pretty new in the photography world and have not had the opportunity to try out many other lenses, including the 17-55. Compared to the Tamron 17-50, the 15-85 does seem to be a little better. The Tamron seems to search alot more.

[absolutic]

And to answer the question about the autofocus speed, it seems fairly quick to me. But im still pretty new in the photography world and have not had the opportunity to try out many other lenses, including the 17-55. Compared to the Tamron 17-50, the 15-85 does seem to be a little better. The Tamron seems to search alot more.

Thanks. I am looking at this lens and the new Sigma 17-70 HSM OS 2.8-4.0 which is getting very good reviews and at least in one review fares better than Canon 15-85 at wide end but loses in tele end. http://www.lenstip.com./223.4-Lens_review-Sigma_17-70_mm_f_2.8-4.0_DC_Macro_OS_HSM_Image_resolution.html

I have the Sigma 17-70 old version in Nikon mount and it is superb and focuses instantly in low light. Sigma is also significantly cheaper than the 15-85. So I am doing my research now. Thank you for posting your results!

[calichef80]

No problem! Yeah, the price tag on the 15-85 was a little hard for me to swallow, but for "seemingly" better overall results in IQ, which is what I was looking for, it was worth the purchase for me. I did alot of research and read alot of reviews before buying this lens and I havent looked back yet.

[Mihow]

I wish more people would post their pictures, this thread is slowly dieing

[cubatahavana]

I wish more people would post their pictures, this thread is slowly dieing

Going on holidays next week, will be posting some from sunny Spain (hopefully)

:cool:

[Immaculens]

I wish more people would post their pictures, this thread is slowly dieing

...will post the fruits of my new gear soon

[calichef80]

A couple more shots I took of my son on the swings right before sunset. The second one is a little soft on the face, but It was due to the motion of the swinging. Nonetheless a decent shot in my book.


http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_1098copy.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_1092copy.jpg

[calichef80]

I wish more people would post their pictures, this thread is slowly dieing

Here is a couple more for ya! I am by no means a Professional, but I think that these shots at least show the capabilities of the lens.


http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_0487.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_0377Copy.jpg


Motion blur on top due to wind.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_0372copy.jpg

[KenjiS]

I have not contributed in a while..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_1669.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_1676.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_1680.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_1684.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_1692.jpg

Boredom + Daffodils + 15-85 + Flash = The above

[Kallagtunet]

Hello New to the forum and just taken the step up from compact camera to a DSLR. Had the 550D for a day or two but then held the 7D in my hand and just new I had to have it….

Ended up with the kit with the 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. I have on order the EF 35mm f/2 for the purpose of indoor photography without flash

After reading trough the various forums here I wonder if I have made the right decision regarding to optics. I see that the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM is a “reference” lens that can be used both indoor and outdor. The lens sample pictures tread for it shows samples that have a kind of magic to it that I don’t feel that the sample treads for the two other lenses have to the same degree. This can of course be because of that there are many more that owns the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM than the two other leses.

I need one “walk around” lens that is going to be on the 7D until I can afford a good tele zoom or something else nice. The use for the lens is 50/50 indoor outdoor. Indoor preferably without a flash. I mostly take pictures of people but also some nature photography.

I’m in the position that I can get a full refund for both the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF 35mm f/2 and for the money buy a EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS instead.

What are your recommendations? Anyone had the lenses and compared? Should I exchange or should I keep the lenses I have?

Pleas give some of your thoughts to a newbee on the forum!

[originalstarlite]

Sorry about not posting some great Spring Flower Show shots in this thread. I got a new 50D & posted there. But I think the shots are worth a second look. :)

There are many more at my flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4462318530_4aa55b17ed_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4461548241_5b2725e489_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4478359523_ff5d4f8540_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4478357871_a7bd03eda1_b.jpg

[mj_photo]

Hmm...way are these pics so blurry? Is this due to lens or photographer? They don't look any better than my 18-55mm IS in terms of sharpness and contrast. And also, it looks like that this lens doesn't have L colors like 17-55IS.

[jdlloyd67]

Hello New to the forum and just taken the step up from compact camera to a DSLR. Had the 550D for a day or two but then held the 7D in my hand and just new I had to have it….

Ended up with the kit with the 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. I have on order the EF 35mm f/2 for the purpose of indoor photography without flash

After reading trough the various forums here I wonder if I have made the right decision regarding to optics. I see that the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM is a “reference” lens that can be used both indoor and outdor. The lens sample pictures tread for it shows samples that have a kind of magic to it that I don’t feel that the sample treads for the two other lenses have to the same degree. This can of course be because of that there are many more that owns the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM than the two other leses.

I need one “walk around” lens that is going to be on the 7D until I can afford a good tele zoom or something else nice. The use for the lens is 50/50 indoor outdoor. Indoor preferably without a flash. I mostly take pictures of people but also some nature photography.

I’m in the position that I can get a full refund for both the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF 35mm f/2 and for the money buy a EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS instead.

What are your recommendations? Anyone had the lenses and compared? Should I exchange or should I keep the lenses I have?

Pleas give some of your thoughts to a newbee on the forum!
If it were me I'd keep what you have and give them a go for a bit. The 15-85 is a very capable lens and will serve you well. Image quality is great. I don't know much about the 35 f/2 but I've read that it's an ok lens. The nice thing about lenses is they hold their resale value if you take care of them. if you're not happy with either lens after trying them out you can sell them here without any problems. I've sold numerous lenses here successfully and used the money to fund other lenses. Good luck and enjoy your new setup. Let's see some pics from that 15-85 when you have 'em. :D

[Immaculens]

Ended up with the kit with the 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. I have on order the EF 35mm f/2 for the purpose of indoor photography without flash

After reading trough the various forums here I wonder if I have made the right decision regarding to optics. I see that the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM is a “reference” lens that can be used both indoor and outdor. The lens sample pictures tread for it shows samples that have a kind of magic to it that I don’t feel that the sample treads for the two other lenses have to the same degree. This can of course be because of that there are many more that owns the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM than the two other leses.

I need one “walk around” lens that is going to be on the 7D until I can afford a good tele zoom or something else nice. The use for the lens is 50/50 indoor outdoor. Indoor preferably without a flash. I mostly take pictures of people but also some nature photography.!

I think you will appreciate the focal range of the 15-85 and see it as a plus over the 17-55mm. The extra 30mm at the long end is handy in nature shots. Your 35mm seems a great choice for indoor. I suggest - don't look back!

[Andread]

i'm not sure if i got a sharp copy. some real world testing..

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/530/lightroom35951.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/i/lightroom35951.jpg/)

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9074/lightroom37891.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/lightroom37891.jpg/)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4629/lightroom32911.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/lightroom32911.jpg/)

some sharpening done at PP but it pretty much is same as the original

[Arrqh]

You just sort of have to... pretend the trees on the bottom are actually green and alive :p

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4488424183_4199de79fd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4488424183/in/set-72157622238704309/)

[Andread]

here's a 100% crop

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8127/lightroom3476.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lightroom3476.jpg)

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/2862/lightroom34761.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lightroom34761.jpg)

[Electric Shepherd]

Trying out its close up performance this afternoon:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4490194973_17e4b6763f_o.jpg

I'm pleased with the bokeh appearance too.

[sixsixfour]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/evomacky/IMG_3256.jpg

100% crop

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/evomacky/IMG_3256_crop.jpg

[westbon]

WOW 664, razor sharpness!

[sixsixfour]

WOW 664, razor sharpness!

thanks! that was on my 50D. I have a second copy on my 7D and it is just as sharp :cool:

[Mihow]

Andread ur lens does seem to be blury maybe send it in... or more tests, unless it is focusing on the sky...

[Immaculens]

thanks! that was on my 50D. I have a second copy on my 7D and it is just as sharp :cool:

Its comforting to know that 85mm can deliver the goods... sharpening added or otehrwise :cool:

Focal Length: 85.0mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.0025 s (1/400)
ISO equiv: 100

[Immaculens]

I shot some birds directly above me with a blue sky and saw - I think its called light fall-off in the corners.

Cropping it out is no issue of course, but try for yourself shooting a blue sky and note the corners. I'm not complaining, I know its common in likely the majority of lenses, and I imagine had I shot at f/8 instead of f/5.6 it 'may' have helped.

I hope Canon updates the 50D firmware to include the 15-85mm lens to correct the fall-off issue as it has for all but the most recent.

Does DPP recognize lens issues and apply correction? I think if I recall it does, and addresses the 15mm barrel distortion and other issues. ... I think.

anyways, not birds, but here are a few from less than a week ago. 24 & 15mm (15mm showing its barrel distortion, I don't use DPP...if I shoot @15mm - guess I should :confused:)

[sixsixfour]

I hope Canon updates the 50D firmware to include the 15-85mm lens to correct the fall-off issue as it has for all but the most recent.




The EOS software added the 15-85mm to the lens peripheral illumination correction database, just link the camera and you should be ok.

[Immaculens]

The EOS software added the 15-85mm to the lens peripheral illumination correction database, just link the camera and you should be ok.

PM sent ~

[sixsixfour]

PM sent ~

got your pm. ill post the steps when i get home.

[Immaculens]

got your pm. ill post the steps when i get home.

Success - wow - what a handy feature. Thanks Canon.

Thanks 664

[sixsixfour]

Success - wow - what a handy feature. Thanks Canon.

Thanks 664

good for you. I didnt really do anything but Im glad you got it to work! :D

[Arrqh]

Here's my first bird shot! :p

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4495459891_ea07eb08ec.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4495459891/)

[westbon]

Here is my new toy, headphone Beyerdynamic DT880 (250 Ohm version)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4495484689_4b496b0a59.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

I'm very pleased with the clarity and sharpness this lens delivers.

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/Madison_Inside_A_Firetruck_040310_sm.jpg

[originalstarlite]

Love your exposure settings. Looks like LR?

[lazer-jock]

Here's my first bird shot! :p


Very nice!

[cubatahavana]

just a couple of shots...

a friend of mine's dog

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4497739129_e70553700a_b.jpg

I added this one to the weekly Rebel challenge "flowers"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4497816709_b33257170d_b.jpg

[acorean]

I ordered mine and it is due to arrive today! I can't wait to receive it.

[sixsixfour]

I ordered mine and it is due to arrive today! I can't wait to receive it.

congrats! you will love it

[Immaculens]

Harold & Maude, as I name them...

[acorean]

It has arrived!!! I took a few quick shots when I got home but none that are a real "test". I will post some pics soon.

[jrscls]

I ordered one as a general purpose walk around lens for our 7D, then I will keep the 24-105 on the 5D II for the same reason.

[sixsixfour]

really loving this lens.

50D
1/10 sec @ F/5.6
ISO1600
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/evomacky/IMG_3301.jpg

50D
1/3 sec @ F/5.6
ISO1600
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/evomacky/IMG_3312.jpg

[Art Vandelay]

First night playing with a new 7D & this lens. about a 50% crop

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/Barry_Mundi/frogcropped.jpg

[Electric Shepherd]

A sunset shot this week:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2083/4507633138_f98fcbe50d_o.jpg

[jrscls]

Got mine yesterday. First impressions are good. I have owned all of the EF-S lenses and this one is built better than any of them. Very sharp wide open with great contrast and colors. More importantly, the focus accuracy is spot on with our 7D even in dim lighting. I will try to post a few pics soon.

[originalstarlite]

Art, I really like the modeling light for this frog. Flash off camera?

[Acamacho]

Took this a couple of days ago outside the studio. Will post more as soon as I get some extra time:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4504477211_3477c1c1a6.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4505110158_5688780a50.jpg

[Art Vandelay]

originalstarlite, Thanks. It was just the std pop up flash. The timber table he is on is a deep red/brown.

There's definately mixed feelings about this lens on here & around the place.

I'm pretty well a beginner, do you think that pic is a fair representation of what it should be doing ?

[arn]

Here is my new toy, headphone Beyerdynamic DT880 (250 Ohm version)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4495484689_4b496b0a59.jpg

It always pains me to see such high quality headphones used with a bleedin' mobile phone...! Arrggh, the horror! :D

[westbon]

It always pains me to see such high quality headphones used with a bleedin' mobile phone...! Arrggh, the horror! :D

LOL, "pains" me too (never used that SE with beyer)... just combined them for a good "contrast" picture :oops:, actually I use it with Denon amplifier and CD Player (maybe need a DAC?), sometimes IPOD with LOD.

Ahhh... how do you think about Cross Road deskamp? can it drive well this babe? I'm often hearing Acoustic, R&B... (sorry guys for an out of topic question)

[radiansyahyamin]

i really love this lens...

550D, F/16, 10sec, ISO 200
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4506133742_4743c182ed_b.jpg

[originalstarlite]

originalstarlite, Thanks. It was just the std pop up flash. The timber table he is on is a deep red/brown.

There's definately mixed feelings about this lens on here & around the place.

I'm pretty well a beginner, do you think that pic is a fair representation of what it should be doing ?

Yes, that is a nice table top redition or its abilities. Remember, it is not macro lens by nature. Most people want this lens as a "walk around" since it has 3 extra mm on the wide side and about 25mm on the tele side than a typical kit starter lens. It does its best work as a hard working "keep me on the camera" lens. When I was at the Phipps Flower Show it did 100% of the work with really impressive sharpness and flexibility. See my Flickr for lens ability ideas.

[arn]

Ahhh... how do you think about Cross Road deskamp? can it drive well this babe? I'm often hearing Acoustic, R&B... (sorry guys for an out of topic question)

I dunno, I'm really not a high end hobbyist, more of a music enthusiast. But I would suspect that even a small dedicated amp can drive the headphones. I suggest you head to head-fi.org (heh), for more educated answers.
One possibly helpful thread just of the top
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/crossroads-edge-amp-ever-heard-374517/
And sorry about the off-topic from me, too :)

[calichef80]

Here's a few I took today.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_2270copy.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_2275copy.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_2255copy.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_2253copy.jpg

[jjackflash]

I finally got around to renting one.... 50d iso 1000 @85mm f5.6
http://jjackflash.zenfolio.com/p1066242303/h29b047a5#h38d82ade

@carmel,n.y.

[westbon]

another pic for today
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4514491153_1d799abd2c_b.jpg

[Immaculens]

Did you guys get a manual with your lens? My lens was added to a "50D + 18-200mm Kit (substituted).

My 70-300mm had a manual, so I wondered if there was no room in the Kit box to include it.

I went to the Canon.com 15-85mm page but no manual listed.

[absolutic]

Did you guys get a manual with your lens? My lens was added to a "50D + 18-200mm Kit (substituted).

My 70-300mm had a manual, so I wondered if there was no room in the Kit box to include it.

I went to the Canon.com 15-85mm page but no manual listed.

did they at least include a warranty card for the lens?

[Immaculens]

did they at least include a warranty card for the lens?

Yes. The 'red' paper

[cubatahavana]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4515646222_fe693bac51_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4515001067_01534dc18c_b.jpg

getxo, my hometown

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4515656920_7af209d523_b.jpg

[-MountainDog-]

1.
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 85 mm ISO Speed: 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4503861817_d7a3b9440e_b.jpg

2.
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 85 mm ISO Speed: 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4503861205_80de03f5df_b.jpg

[Immaculens]

wow...great captures...

1.
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 85 mm ISO Speed: 200


2.
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 85 mm ISO Speed: 200

[westbon]

Another pic - be together
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2700/4518198766_f5df789cb4_b.jpg


p/s: @ARN, thank you.

[scuzy]

http://gallery.got-rice.com/Friends/Ken-Parks-Birthday-BBQ/Kens-Birthday-BBQ-75/835497173_wXziR-L.jpg

[Immaculens]

Did you guys get a manual with your lens?....

I went to the Canon.com 15-85mm page but no manual listed.

...no replies... I'll try a triple negative...

Didn't nobody not get a manual with their lens? ;)

[msowsun]

I received a manual with mine.

Here is a link where you can download one if you like: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0300002966/01/EF-S15-85mm-F3.5-5.6-IS-USM_EN.pdf

[Immaculens]

I received a manual with mine.

Here is a link where you can download one if you like: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0300002966/01/EF-S15-85mm-F3.5-5.6-IS-USM_EN.pdf

Thank-you so very much for helping a fellow countryman...

appreciated ~

[Combatmedic870]

Here's a few I took today.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_2270copy.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_2275copy.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_2255copy.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/IMG_2253copy.jpg
Nice shots man!

Im interested in getting this lens... what aperture was you shots, shot at? The boken is looking a little busy in your pics. Im not saying there bad pics, there not. But, the boken is a tad busy for my taste. So im just wondering if it was shot at F5.6 of F8 or what

[lazer-jock]

Nice shots man!

Im interested in getting this lens... what aperture was you shots, shot at? The boken is looking a little busy in your pics. Im not saying there bad pics, there not. But, the boken is a tad busy for my taste. So im just wondering if it was shot at F5.6 of F8 or what

Looks like f/10, 5.6, 5.6, and 8.0 (in order)

[calichef80]

Looks like f/10, 5.6, 5.6, and 8.0 (in order)

Wow lazer-jock! That is exactly correct! And in order! I took these pics on a mountain ridge on a very windy day. There was only a handfull of useable shots taken that day due to the extreme movement! Maybe the reason for the busy bokeh? I actually had a buddy of mine blocking the wind! But thanks combatmedic870 for the comments! I love this lens and i believe you would too!

[-MountainDog-]

Wow lazer-jock! That is exactly correct! And in order! I took these pics on a mountain ridge on a very windy day. There was only a handfull of useable shots taken that day due to the extreme movement! Maybe the reason for the busy bokeh? I actually had a buddy of mine blocking the wind! But thanks combatmedic870 for the comments! I love this lens and i believe you would too!

Wow he knows his apertures! Or he has an Exif Viewer add-on for his browser. :) They're pretty handy for looking at images on sites like this. Right click on the image and all the photo info pops up.
I use this one for Firefox:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5673

[calichef80]

Wow he knows his apertures! Or he has an Exif Viewer add-on for his browser. :) They're pretty handy for looking at images on sites like this. Right click on the image and all the photo info pops up.
I use this one for Firefox:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5673

Ah yes. Thanks MountainDog! Sometimes the simplest things get passed up on my end. Nice thing for everyone to know how to do!

[lazer-jock]

Or he has an Exif Viewer add-on for his browser. :)

I use this one for Firefox:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5673

That is even the same addon that I use (using Firefox right now)... :D

[Combatmedic870]

Sweet! I just downloaded it as well! Thats going to be useful!

[jjackflash]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[MStig]

Here's a recent pic.

[Pat]

Sailing on Port Stephens, NSW, grey day, a smidgin of Topaz Adjust to make it brighter. Am very happy with this lens ...

[jdlloyd67]

This is a pretty darn good portrait lens...
http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/bencini/Bencini_PS_9sm.jpg

[tkbslc]

What?!! I thought they took your camera away if you didn't shoot every portrait at f2.8 or faster! :)

Really, that is just a darn good portrait, nice lens or not.

This is a pretty darn good portrait lens...

[Mihow]

jdlloyd67 that picture looks great, how low was the light in the picture

[jdlloyd67]

Really, that is just a darn good portrait, nice lens or not.
Thanks! I was honestly surprised by this lens after I reviewed the shots from the shoot. Very pleasantly surprised.

jdlloyd67 that picture looks great, how low was the light in the picture
How low was the light? Not really sure what you mean. I had one Alien Bee AB800 strobe to the left of me and a 430EX Speedlight to the right. Model was about 8 feet from the fence behind. Not a great backdrop but it was getting dark and the mosquitos were coming out in force so we were hurrying. :confused:

[jdlloyd67]

One more showing the wide end of this lens. I was maybe 8 - 10 feet from the model when I shot this.

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/bencini/Bencini_PS_10sm.jpg

[originalstarlite]

This is a pretty darn good portrait lens...
http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/BenciniPS/Bencini_PS_9sm.jpg

That is one great shot of one gorgeous model. All I photograph are flowers, buildings and monuments. Jealous :mrgreen:

[lazer-jock]

TAll I photograph are flowers, buildings and monuments. Jealous :mrgreen:

You never have to worry if the flower is going to get bored, bashful, or tired of having its picture taken either...

[radiansyahyamin]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4529630521_ec90eb8b91_b.jpg

[Acamacho]

^^ That is an awesome shot! Love the lighting.

edit: Looks like you added a vignette afterwards (darkened "clipped" highlights around edges). Still though, bird looks great imo.

[jdlloyd67]

I gotta tell ya...I am thrilled with the results from this lens.

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/bencini/Bencini_PS_11sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/bencini/Bencini_PS_12sm.jpg

[cubatahavana]

wicklow mountain's stream

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4535707965_00d18b22e3_b.jpg

[calichef80]

These two pics are the same, just the second one is cropped. I included both to show the clarity of this lens after a crop. Focus was directly on the bee, at 85mm, f/5.6.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/_MG_3227copy2.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/a-roy80/blast/_MG_3227copy.jpg

[flowrider]

removed. Wrong thread. Sorry guys.

[Electric Shepherd]

Nice shots, but isn't that an 18-55 you're using?

[mj_photo]

Yes, it obvious from the last pic that he is using 18-55mm. Why did you post your pictures in 15-85mm thread?

[msowsun]

Maybe he used a 15-85 to take the photo of his 18-55? ;)

(more than one person has mistaken 15-85 for 18-55 in this thread)

[mj_photo]

No, it seems that we were right. Could someone remove these wrong posts by @flowrider? I wondered why are some pics in this thread so bad looking.... Please DO NOT remove EXIF from your pics!

[Electric Shepherd]

Easy mate, it's an honest mistake to make. 15-85 looks v similar to 18-55 if you're a little inattentive or have problems with number recognition.

The Exif issue is tricky as many people use PS's "save for web" command to resize and compress images and it unfortunately has the side effect of stripping the Exif data.

[westbon]

Old style - Film... :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4542581383_45c63d3836.jpg

More for digital :oops:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4534495413_af3098c9ec.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4534494329_5db54fa982.jpg

[radiansyahyamin]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4545943498_60450e1559_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4545395755_c47a65b203_b.jpg

[JayStar86]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4545943498_60450e1559_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4545395755_c47a65b203_b.jpg

very nice shots... i love the b&w treatment.

[JayStar86]

Old style - Film... :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4542581383_45c63d3836.jpg

More for digital :oops:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4534495413_af3098c9ec.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4534494329_5db54fa982.jpg

we need bigger shots of these.... they look really good!

[Art Vandelay]

I'm liking the versatility of this lens. Particularly out fishing and boating.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4549663618_9d03674c16_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4549663162_9712387b62_b.jpg

Out of interest, a 100% crop from the second pic

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4549704064_ff537d5e5b_o.jpg

[s2kdriver80]

My better half...
http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/Lyn_030610_2sm.jpg

I am loving this lens. In case no one noticed. :D

Nice shot man! All of your photos have a vividly colorful and contrasty punch to them and look very nice... how do you PP them? Or did you just use a CP?

[s2kdriver80]

Just a 30s pic

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4462069889_70140a7cd3_b.jpg

Love the smooth look of the water. Excuse the newb question but what was your aperture setting for this shot? Was it small enough to get the correct exposure? Or did you have to use an ND filter to avoid stopping down too much at the risk of diffraction softness?

[sixsixfour]

lovin' this lens...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/evomacky/Eclipse2010/IMG_3722.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/evomacky/Eclipse2010/IMG_3735.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Nice shot man! All of your photos have a vividly colorful and contrasty punch to them and look very nice... how do you PP them? Or did you just use a CP?
Hey thanks!!! I actually use Scott Kelby's 7-Point System which encompasses Curves, LAB color and sharpening among a few other things. I highly recommend getting the book if you don't have it. :)

[cubatahavana]

Kitesurfing in Dublin (IE)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4551000408_484dbd0a07_b.jpg

[s2kdriver80]

Hey thanks!!! I actually use Scott Kelby's 7-Point System which encompasses Curves, LAB color and sharpening among a few other things. I highly recommend getting the book if you don't have it. :)

Thank you for the recommendation! I'm somewhat of a novice when it comes to SLR photography (although I've experience with manual control point and shoots) and even more of a newbie when it comes to PP. Does that book cover general purpose PP for many different conditions and moods? And does that book favor a certain program (like Photoshop, Lightroom, etc)? I need to get a good go-to book on PP (much like how many people recommend Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure as the go-to book for SLR beginners).

[Electric Shepherd]

I'm loving the versatility of this lens, it's works well for both landscapes and portraits:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/4551315357_34065f88ca_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/4551951740_10c275c247_o.jpg

[westbon]

Love the smooth look of the water. Excuse the newb question but what was your aperture setting for this shot? Was it small enough to get the correct exposure? Or did you have to use an ND filter to avoid stopping down too much at the risk of diffraction softness?

Thanks for your cc, I think f11 or f16 maybe (try to avoid the smaller aperture to make this whole pic not so sharpness, this point you can check it out in photozone site for more detail about MTF chart -> the best MTF of this lens is f8, so with ND8, the picture will be better :D), and I used tripod only, not ND filter or CPL.

One more big size for today:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/4554558197_70c7b62769_b.jpg

No PP, just made the frame for her in PS4.

[msowsun]

I'm loving the versatility of this lens, it's works well for both landscapes and portraits:

I also find it to be a very versatile "all-in-one" lens:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1462.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1465.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1466.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1492.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1510.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1511.jpg

[msowsun]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1522.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1527.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1528.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1530.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1533.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo2/IMG_1534.jpg

[Kiwikat]

Awesome cockpit shots! Is that a seven six?

I'm incredibly surprised how many really nice shots are coming from this lens. Looks like you guys are really getting the hang of it now! I should consider this one again.

[Jethro790]

I haven't been to this thread in a while. Glad to see so many are seeing the virtues of this fine lens!

Not long ago I shot an entire event, over 1900 frames with this lens on my 7D. It's a serious performer.

http://g-taylor.smugmug.com/photos/827553028_wgTd5-L.jpg

http://g-taylor.smugmug.com/photos/829674262_jmGB7-L.jpg

http://g-taylor.smugmug.com/photos/827553071_2Spdc-L.jpg

[msowsun]

Awesome cockpit shots! Is that a seven six?


Yes, it's an Air Canada B767. We use three pilots on flights over 9 hours(Toronto-Munich-Toronto)

I was trying out the 7D and the built-in wireless to trigger my 580EX II.

[tkbslc]

Yes, it's an Air Canada B767. We use three pilots on flights over 9 hours(Toronto-Munich-Toronto)

I was trying out the 7D and the built-in wireless to trigger my 580EX II.

Was this mid-flight?


"Stewardess? There seems to be some stange bursts of light coming from under the cockpit door":lol:

[Arrqh]

A bunch from around San Francisco... got a lot of great practice around the city! I had the 15-85 on my camera about 70% of the time and had a lot of fun with it. First time I've used a polarizer filter as well.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4559430439_bd0b643597.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4559430439/in/set-72157623948202476/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/4559432743_1020d290a4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4559432743/in/set-72157623948202476/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4560062640_ba156e7143.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4560062640/in/set-72157623948202476/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/4560063606_aa001e3481.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4560063606/in/set-72157623948202476/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/4560081306_227eac4e27.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4560081306/in/set-72157623948202476/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/4559453719_3c71135cca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4559453719/in/set-72157623948202476/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/4560087946_b706541fe9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4560087946/in/set-72157623948202476/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/4559461529_fb4b075cb2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrqh/4559461529/in/set-72157623948202476/)

[Acamacho]

Posted in another thread earlier today. IR with 15-85mm. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/4560383190_784827c9f9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/4559752889_beae398d49.jpg

[-MountainDog-]

Posted in another thread earlier today. IR with 15-85mm. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/4560383190_784827c9f9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/4559752889_beae398d49.jpg


Wow, those are like Fairy Tale Land. Very Cool!

[Immaculens]

LOVE the blues and whites... Yes, Fairy or etheric octave comes readily to mind...
IR is Infra Red?

Posted in another thread earlier today. IR with 15-85mm. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/4560383190_784827c9f9.jpg

[sixsixfour]

Posted in another thread earlier today. IR with 15-85mm. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/4560383190_784827c9f9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/4559752889_beae398d49.jpg

did you just put an IR filter over the lens on an unmodified camera or was your camera converted as well? these look really good.

[Acamacho]

did you just put an IR filter over the lens on an unmodified camera or was your camera converted as well? these look really good.

Just the IR filter over the lens and processed heavily in PS. Thanks!

[sixsixfour]

Just the IR filter over the lens and processed heavily in PS. Thanks!

thanks! what filter did you use?

[Acamacho]

thanks! what filter did you use?

72mm B+W 093.....if I can swing it I might try a cheapy R72 from ebay to see what I get compared to the 093.

[jjackflash]

those 2 shots are really beautiful....i love to learn how to do that in lightroom

[aussie_debs]

Some great shots.

Had my 7d and lens for a couple of days, hope I will be able to take some nice shots too.

[AhDee]

Wow! I'm really amazed what this lens can do!

@radiansyahyamin:
Your B+W photos just took my breath away.

@ Acamacho:
Your IR photos just showed another way to play with this lens, very inspirational!

@ Arrqh:
Thanks for mentioning about getting a polarizer filter, the photos looks much more clear and vivid!

Thanks you all for shooting such great pictures, I haven't look through all the pages, but I've decided to get this lens ASAP!

[Eclipsed]

Golly, I'm thinking of selling my Sigma 10-20mm, Canon 18-55mm, and 55-250mm for this lens. Should I do it?

[Immaculens]

Golly, I'm thinking of selling my Sigma 10-20mm, Canon 18-55mm, and 55-250mm for this lens. Should I do it?

...just keep in mind that the tele reach is EF-S, and not EF.

I love it for wide landscapes and general walk-around with excellent IQ but the reach is limited and therefore rules out birding and much wildlife.

I'm fond of my EF-S 15-85mm & EF 70-300mm 'Dynamic Duo'

[Eclipsed]

...just keep in mind that the tele reach is EF-S, and not EF.

I love it for wide landscapes and general walk-around with excellent IQ but the reach is limited and therefore rules out birding and much wildlife.

I'm fond of my EF-S 15-85mm & EF 70-300mm 'Dynamic Duo'

Well, you see, the 55-250mm is a touch too short for wildlife any how. I actually find that from 150mm-250mm it doesn't have much practical use. The only thing I would miss is the 10-12mm range, but it isn't the sharpest. 15mm isn't bad though and I could adapt. Oh dear, choices choices...

[originalstarlite]

Went to LV last week took 700 RAW shots with the 15-85 not changing once! It truly is a wonderful walk around lens. Some of my favorites, with about 35 on my flickr.





http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4575760878_724f127d15_b.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4575141193_37697da638_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/4575137635_8f9f5de509_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/4575011409_460087bc4e_b.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/family-n-friends/AnnaWielgus_042710_sm.jpg
http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/family-n-friends/AnnaWielgus_CrazyShades_042710_sm.jpg

[Electric Shepherd]

Super stuff here guys.

Another stately home shot:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4575283098_6d8e04db6b_o.jpg

Kelmarsh Hall in Northamptonshire

[cubatahavana]

1st attempt at event photography (Christening)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4572672673_64c81ed148_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/4573081642_be3d53648d_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4572988482_40aacc0f36_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4572840260_d77f734c96_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4572509493_316abdf090_b.jpg

[Eclipsed]

1st attempt at event photography (Christening)


Pretty nice shots!

Do you find that your 15-85mm can pretty much eliminate the need for your 18-55mm and 55-250mm?

[cubatahavana]

Pretty nice shots!

Do you find that your 15-85mm can pretty much eliminate the need for your 18-55mm and 55-250mm?

18-55? What was that?:D

I still use my nifty two-fifty though!

[Eclipsed]

18-55? What was that?:D

I still use my nifty two-fifty though!

What do you tend to use it for?

[jdlloyd67]

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/bencini/Bencini_PS_19sm.jpg

[Mihow]

lol originalstarlite you should have asked all the people to stop moving for a few moments that your going to post this on the forum and we want no blur 8)

[Q-Man]

Hmmm... I'm really contemplating picking this one up. So those of you that are using filters, which ones do you recommend that really don't vignette? I'd definately want to pick up a slim polarizer.

[tkbslc]

Okay, someone hurry and post some crappy pictures so I can put away my credit card..... :)

[jdlloyd67]

My daughter is quite a ham in front of the camera...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/madison/2010/Madison-DVCComposite_Apr2010_sm.jpg

[itsmejson]

Wow guys all your pictures with this lens is AWESOME! I have been looking for a good walk around lens and i think i've found it. Need to start saving lol.

I have an xs, would the lens be good on it? probably a little front heavy due to the lens? I just purchased a 55-250mm yesterday because it was on sale for $149 @ frys, do you think i should sell this and just use the money towards this lens? Only reason I'm hesitating to sell or return it back is because of the price I got it at.

[-MountainDog-]

Wow guys all your pictures with this lens is AWESOME! I have been looking for a good walk around lens and i think i've found it. Need to start saving lol.

I have an xs, would the lens be good on it? probably a little front heavy due to the lens? I just purchased a 55-250mm yesterday because it was on sale for $149 @ frys, do you think i should sell this and just use the money towards this lens? Only reason I'm hesitating to sell or return it back is because of the price I got it at.

I use the lens on an XSi and it feels just fine. Shouldn't be much different than the XS. As for selling the 55-250mm, I'd say keep it. For $149 you got a great lens. I'm sure there will be times you'll need the 250mm. The 15-85mm is on my camera most of the time, but I still need the 55-250mm for plenty. They make a great pair.

[itsmejson]

I use the lens on an XSi and it feels just fine. Shouldn't be much different than the XS. As for selling the 55-250mm, I'd say keep it. For $149 you got a great lens. I'm sure there will be times you'll need the 250mm. The 15-85mm is on my camera most of the time, but I still need the 55-250mm for plenty. They make a great pair.

Awesome I appreciate your input mountaindog . Looks like i'm keeping it then:) Did you keep your 18-55 as well or did you sell that?

Also petal hood lens for this lens does it rotate when zooming or does it stay in place? I am confused on how petal lens hood stay on the lens and whether it spins or not.