Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens vs Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

19specifications compared
12differ
7identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:15/12
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:17/12
Lens type
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:Macro lens
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Standard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:24°
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:84.5 - 18.45°
Closest focusing distance
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:0.3 m
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:0.35 m
Lens mount interface
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:Canon EF
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Canon EF-S
Number of diaphragm blades
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:9
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:7
Diameter
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:7.77 cm
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:8.16 cm
Filter size
- EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:67 mm
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:72 mm

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Comparison of 3554B005, EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
32 specifications	A Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens Model 3554B005 View product	B Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM View product
Lens system6 differ
Component for	SLR	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	15/12	17/12
Lens typeDiffers	Macro lens	Standard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	19.8°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	13.5°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	24°	84.5 - 18.45°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.3 m	0.35 m
Lens mount interfaceDiffers	Canon EF	Canon EF-S
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	32	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	9	7
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 85 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 - 136 mm
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
Performance1 differ
AF actuator	Ring USM	Ring USM
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
CompatibilityDiffers	Canon EOS	Canon EOS 300D, EOS 350D, EOS 400D, EOS 450D
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Ultrasonic motor (USM)	Yes	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	7.77 cm	8.16 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	67 mm	72 mm
LengthDiffers	123 mm	87.5 mm
WeightDiffers	625 g	575 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one	140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	972 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	205 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
MagnificationDiffers	1x	0.21x

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