Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens vs Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

11specifications compared
10differ
1identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens:18/12
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:17/12
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens:104°
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:84.5 - 18.45°
Closest focusing distance
- TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens:0.25 m
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:0.35 m
Number of diaphragm blades
- TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens:8
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:7
Image stabilizer
- TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens:No
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Yes
Diameter
- TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens:8.89 cm
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:8.16 cm
Filter size
- TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens:77 mm
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:72 mm
Length
- TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens:106.9 mm
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:87.5 mm

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Comparison of 3553B005, EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
25 specifications	A Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Lens Model 3553B005 View product	B Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM View product
Lens system5 differ
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	18/12	17/12
Lens typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	104°	84.5 - 18.45°
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 85 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.25 m	0.35 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 - 136 mm
Lens mount interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Canon EF-S
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 mm
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	8	7
Image stabilizerDiffers	No	Yes
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	17 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	22	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ring USM
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Canon EOS 300D, EOS 350D, EOS 400D, EOS 450D
Manual focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	8.89 cm	8.16 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	77 mm	72 mm
LengthDiffers	106.9 mm	87.5 mm
WeightDiffers	820 g	575 g
Other features1 differ
MagnificationDiffers	0.14x	0.21x

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