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Upgrade to 15-85 USM from 18-55 STM?

Started Jun 30, 2014 | Discussions thread
jvc1 Senior Member • Posts: 2,202
Re: Upgrade to 15-85 USM from 18-55 STM?

I've owned the 15-85 for 3 years. I didn't even consider the 18-55 kit lens (the STM version didn't exist then) when I bought my 60D so I can't comment on the IQ differences. I can tell you that I love the 15-85. I've been very happy with the pictures and so far, no zoom creep. I have 4 other lenses but this one in on my camera most of the time. The difference on the wide end between 15 & 18 is bigger than you'd think too. I use a bounced flash most of the time indoors. You can compare the lenses at "the digital picture" if you want to see how it stacks up to the 18-55 and the 17-55.

 jvc1's gear list:jvc1's gear list
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS 90D Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM +10 more
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