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

anothernewb wrote in post #9031256
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.

So true... I hear ya!

Meh..so i paid a little more to have it a while

I'm not bugged by it, i knew it would happen...

The same thing happened with my 100-400, I bought my used copy for $1280 and the next month new copies went down to $1300 for a while, But I never regretted it :3

Dear Members,

Can anybody please post what this lens can do with tests like subject isolation and bokeh(will f3.5-5.6 be a limitation here?). I think KenjiS (apologies if not) has promised that he would do some tests on those issues. It would be interesting to see if anybody has some samples.

Many thanks in advance

sekhar wrote in post #9037059
Dear Members,

Can anybody please post what this lens can do with tests like subject isolation and bokeh(will f3.5-5.6 be a limitation here?). I think KenjiS (apologies if not) has promised that he would do some tests on those issues. It would be interesting to see if anybody has some samples.

Many thanks in advance

I did actually, theres a Review thread around here somewhere... But here

^^

Thanks KenjiS

Here are a few more at 85mm and f/5.6

^- That last one demonstrates my FAVORITE thing about te 15-85

^^ Thanks msowsn and KenjiS,

I thought the last one had some post pro done (nice pop and sharpness in all the samples posted)

Much appreciated for sharing your thoughts and samples

Yes, I did a little PP to the last one. Here it is before and after:

Dear Mr Sowsun,

LOL,

I don't know if you remember - about 6 months ago, I was following POTN you know... learning.......... did not know what DOF was, did not know what a crop body was..... etc, etc (just picked up my learning curve and a lot to go, surely)

You helped me clarify things..... got my nifty fifty, and now...... planning to upgrade from the kit 18-55 non IS - and I think I made up my mind.... need this baby (in UK it's £649, shhh...... don't tell the wife).

Love u all at POTN
Regards

sekhar wrote in post #9046471
Dear Mr Sowsun,

LOL,

I don't know if you remember - about 6 months ago, I was following POTN you know... learning.......... did not know what DOF was, did not know what a crop body was..... etc, etc (just picked up my learning curve and a lot to go, surely)

You helped me clarify things..... got my nifty fifty, and now...... planning to upgrade from the kit 18-55 non IS - and I think I made up my mind.... need this baby (in UK it's £649, shhh...... don't tell the wife).

Love u all at POTN
Regards

Simply Electronics list it for £565.

It's safe to tell the missus


Cheers

^ Hi there,

I have a friend in NY, and he has plans to visit UK soon. I might add other bric-a-brac, nothing like pro gear but something to keep me itchy palms happy

Thanks and 3cheers Houston 1863

1/50 sec, f4.5, 15mm, ISO100 *the weather isn't that good*

wow nice examples!!!

sekhar wrote in post #9046471
need this baby (in UK it's £649, shhh...... don't tell the wife).

They're unfortunately out of stock at the moment, but RGB Photo are listing the lens at £480:
http://www.rgb-photo.co.uk …-is-digital-slr-lens-p140
They're split from 7D kits (so no box/manual) but brand new, fully warranted lenses. RGB Photo is a reputable company too.