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

KenjiS wrote in post #9021855
Uhm..They're identical colorcast and etc you know

Kenji - yes the color cast is the same, but Im seeing a difference in color "pop". For example:

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JCL wrote in post #9022045
Great shots Yamaha451!

I've got to take more B&W shots! Those are done with the Monochrome setting, right?

It can be done in camera, but I prefer to do it in Lightroom, gives you more choice.

Mike55 wrote in post #9022186
Kenji - yes the color cast is the same, but Im seeing a difference in color "pop". For example:

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It's subtle, but it's there, like a fresh coat of paint versus one that is not so fresh. Look at the scene with the chairs, pajamas and books. Look how they pop off each other in the L image, there's some nice separation there. Note how they are a bit more "samey" in the 15-85 IS image. the acqua folder and yellow book also look like they have a fresh coat of paint on them in the L image compared to the 15-85 IS/. Again, not a large difference, but something that IMHO adds up when shooting nature landscape. The pajamas are also a richer red in the L image, especailly the right side of them.

It is subtle, i do see it, im just unsure if its really the lens or maybe a slight lighting/AWB change or some such...and I'm struggling to see a HUGE difference in the overall picture.. could also be a -slight- exposure difference perhaps?

Not arguing with you..its just VERY close

KenjiS wrote in post #9024607
Not arguing with you..its just VERY close

Yeah, I'd say it's so close that it would be almost impossible to notice unless it was pointed out. And to me, sharpness is most important. Contrast, color, CA... anything lacking in those areas can be resolved in post. But the lens has to be sharp to make a photo worth working with.

Small. Not going to be noticeable if it's on a computer screen or 4x6 prints. Print shops, the paper (Kodak, your neighborhood pharmacy....) can vary more wildly than this. Filters can make a difference too.

When you are shooting water, rocks, trees, etc I think even though it's close, this sort of thing does make a difference when looking at the entire picture. Shooting a portrait of a human or a pet? Probably not.

Mike55 wrote in post #9025658
When you are shooting water, rocks, trees, etc I think even though it's close, this sort of thing does make a difference when looking at the entire picture. Shooting a portrait of a human or a pet? Probably not.

Probably makes no difference

That is such a minor difference that i cant imagine it being visible even in real situations...

I think it adds up and gives images more punch - especialy ones with such staggering amounts of detail like nature landscape.

Mike55 wrote in post #9027105
I think it adds up and gives images more punch - especialy ones with such staggering amounts of detail like nature landscape.

I disagree...

Kenji - I didn't say there was anything wrong with the 15-85's colors. I just don't think they look as nice as the L in the example posted of the kitchen. I'd still like to see more comparisons though to really draw any final conclusions.

I'd say the the shots in the kitchen are so close to draw any definitive conclusions. The differences fall within "a narrow margin of error" and can easily be interpreted to suit any personal or style bias. And if you prefer something else (particularly in the area of colour), software can be called upon to help.

Mike55 wrote in post #9028370
Kenji - I didn't say there was anything wrong with the 15-85's colors. I just don't think they look as nice as the L in the example posted of the kitchen. I'd still like to see more comparisons though to really draw any final conclusions.

True, sadly most of my shots with my old 24-105 are on film, and they were on Velvia...

Thats REALLY not fair

Lens is $729 at Amazon now.

$720 at B&H: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …47013&is=USA&A=​details&Q=

man... sure enough. Well, at least I know the old addage still works. The fastest way to drop the price of something is to buy it. If I had *slightly* less morals I'd send my copy back for a refund and buy one from adorama. even after paying for my gas it'd still be cheaper. Oh well. The economy needed me anyway.
Maybe if I actually got out and USED this lens rather than spend all my time looking online for how everyone else is doing with theirs, I might actually learn something.