Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM The high performance, all-round standard zoom lens. Combining a extensive zoom range featuring wide angle & telephoto plus a 4-stop Image Stabilizer, the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM provides outstanding performance & flexibility. High performance all-purpose 5.6x 24-136mm equivalent EF-S standard zoom 4 stop Image Stabilizer Automatic panning & tripod detection 0.35m close focusing UD & aspherical lenses Super Spectra coatings 7-blade aperture Optional lens hood High performance flexible wide angle zoom With an effective focal length range of Approx. 24-136mm (35 mm equivalent), the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a lens that delivers outstanding flexibility while delivering remarkable image quality. With its wider angle than many comparable lenses, it captures more of the scene & adds a greater sense of space & perspective to your photography. Image Stabilizer The EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM features Canon's 4-stop Image Stabilizer (IS). Ideal for handheld work, the IS function allows the use of shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower without causing image blur. The Image Stabilizer helps when shooting in low light conditions or from moving vehicles. Looks as good as it performs The EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM features a textured exterior finish for a high quality look & feel, that matches your EOS camera. Ultra fast, ultra quiet auto focus The ring USM (Ultrasonic motor) uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations to drive responsive, near-silent high speed auto focus. The ring type USM allows full time manual focus override without having to switch out of AF, for a greater level of usability. Super Spectra coatings Lens elements are treated with Canon's Super Spectra lens coating which suppresses flare & prevents ghosting
- which is more likely to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. Canon's Super Spectra coating also helps achieve true