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from York, Pa on 4/17/2011
Comments about Canon Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS Image Stabilized Lens - Refurbished:
I use this lens as a walk around lens on a canon 50 D. In general this is an axcellent lens. I sent it back because of severe lens creep. I guess I expected too much from a refurbished lens. I got a new one and it's working fine. This si the best general purpose lens in the canon line for aps-c sensors. Obviously it dooesn't compare to an L lens, but then it isn't supposed to. It does what it does and it does it well. Just don't buy used or refurbished, That way you'll be sure to get All of the benefits of this lens with no difficulties.
from nj on 4/4/2011
Comments about Canon Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS Image Stabilized Lens - Refurbished:
This is my walkaround lens for outside. I was deciding between this and the 24-105 and left with this lens. Without a flash, it struggles inside, but as would be expected given its f range. Outside, the newer generation IS and the newer manufacturing of this lens is evident, but it doesnt quite match up to the 17-55.
from Melbourne Australia. on 4/3/2011
Comments about Canon Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS Image Stabilized Lens - Refurbished:
This is the best Lens Canon have built to suit the 7D. (Great Lens to have when on holidays)
from York pa on 4/1/2011
Comments about Canon Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS Image Stabilized Lens - Refurbished:
Once again I was dumb enough to be talked into saving money by buying other than new. I had to send this lens back because of severe lens creep. [...] I got a new one and eventually was thrilled with it. It is a great all purpose carry around lens. Please don't complain about the weight. If you think this is heavy try a L lens. Just go to the gym and quit wining.
from Midwest on 3/28/2011
Comments about Canon Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS Image Stabilized Lens - Refurbished:
I am impressed with this lens so far. It is very sharp for a zoom lens, it holds up to my nifty fifty lens. The autofocus is super fast and silent.
The overall construction of the lens is quite durable compared to other EFS lens that I have used. It's not light by any means, but not too large or heavy either on my Rebel XTi. I haven't had any problems with lens creep, the zoom feels smooth and tight so far, but time will tell on that issue.
The range from wide angle to moderate telephoto is great on this lens. This lens should make a great travel/walkaround lens which is what I purchased it for. It is slow with a variable max. aperture of 3.5-5.0, but the IS is very effective. I was able to handhold shots at pretty slow shutter speeds and still get a crisp shot. Overall I am very pleased with the purchase of this lens.
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from San Jose, CA on 9/6/2010
Comments about Canon Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS Image Stabilized Lens - Refurbished:
Using on a rebel XSi (EOS 450d). Refurbished copy appears as new. Haven't noticed any focus calibration issue, but have not done any dedicated tests.
Replaces my 18-55IS. Similar IQ or slightly better depending on the chosen focal length (a little less CA, a little more distortion, sharper in the center, not quite as sharp in the corners). My 18-55 is very good until the long end when it loses a little sharpness. Also sharper than my 55-250 over 55-85mm, but a little more distortion and chromatic aberration over the same range.
Feels a lot more solid than either of the plastic kit lenses and the USM is much nicer to use.
IS works well, compensating somewhat for the standard apertures. Range is very convenient. Size / weight is good.
Due to the range, the lens hood is not very effective at the long end, this especially affects things if you're using a filter - images can appear washed out if the sun hits the filter even when it is not in view of the picture.
Only thing I would like at this price is a larger aperture at the long end to provide a little more bokeh, and perhaps a little less corner shading at the wide end.