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Perfect walk around lens.

Started Jun 24, 2018 | User reviews thread
tbsteph
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Re: Perfect walk around lens.
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ddixon wrote:

I love the focal length but if someone is reading this and plans to get one be sure to check it out carefully during the return period, especially since the lens is slow enough that I shot with mine wide open or close to it 90% of the time. Mine also front focuses (and my crop cameras do not have MFA), and it's just not sharp in general. In fact, the kit lens that came with my SL1 is now my main travel lens because it's actually sharper than my 2010 vintage 15-85.

So, not all copies are great.

Certainly sounds like your copy of the 15-85 has some issues. My experience with this lens is significantly different. I find it to be quite sharp across its range with no front focusing. FWIW, my usage rarely requires it to be wide open. I would agree that all lenses should be checked out carefully. At one time I had the Canon 17-40L. Performed similar to your 15-85.

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