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
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
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
CompatibilityDiffers	Canon EOS	Canon EOS 300D, EOS 350D, EOS 400D, EOS 450D
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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