I chose this 15-85mm lens as an upgrade to the 18-55mm kit lens that came with camera (originally a 100D, now using it with a 90D). I prefer landscape photography, so the wider end of the zoom is useful to me and was the reason I opted for this particular mid-range zoom. It saves me changing out to a 10-18mm as often, and I find with it going up to 85mm it also covers plenty of other useful scenarios. So far I'm finding image quality excellent, and the zoom range makes for a great walkabout lens for my needs.Build quality is solid, it's quite a heavy lens and I've read about lens creep in other reviews - my copy doesn't creep at present, but I can feel how it wouldn't take much. Not really a problem for how I'm using it though. Overall it's far superior to the kit lens in build quality, image quality, and overall features (as it should be at the price point). I picked it up in a warehouse deal and so the value seems particularly good.

I chose this 15-85mm lens as an upgrade to the 18-55mm kit lens that came with camera (originally a 100D, now using it with a 90D). I prefer landscape photography, so the wider end of the zoom is useful to me and was the reason I opted for this particular mid-range zoom. It saves me changing out to a 10-18mm as often, and I find with it going up to 85mm it also covers plenty of other useful scenarios. So far I'm finding image quality excellent, and the zoom range makes for a great walkabout lens for my needs.

Build quality is solid, it's quite a heavy lens and I've read about lens creep in other reviews - my copy doesn't creep at present, but I can feel how it wouldn't take much. Not really a problem for how I'm using it though. Overall it's far superior to the kit lens in build quality, image quality, and overall features (as it should be at the price point). I picked it up in a warehouse deal and so the value seems particularly good.

Bought it last Christmas. fantastic piece of glass. No regrets in buying this.

Very nice lens. Easy to use and oozes quality. Perhaps not as solid as Canon's pro-series lenses but still feels very well made.

Cracking little lens. I bought this to replace the kit lens which came with my 350D (A looong time ago), and was really impressed with the quality of the images. I upgraded my cameras over time (40D, 7D) and finally parted with it when I jumped to full frame, and then only because it wasn't compatible.The only problem I had was when an internal ribbon cable cracked after several years of regular use - annoying, but to be expected after years of heavy use - necessitating a trip to the repair shop.I would put the image quality almost on a par with the L series lenses, and it was a massive improvement on the kit lens - sharper, with much less chromatic aberration and far better focusing.

Cracking little lens. I bought this to replace the kit lens which came with my 350D (A looong time ago), and was really impressed with the quality of the images. I upgraded my cameras over time (40D, 7D) and finally parted with it when I jumped to full frame, and then only because it wasn't compatible.

The only problem I had was when an internal ribbon cable cracked after several years of regular use - annoying, but to be expected after years of heavy use - necessitating a trip to the repair shop.

I would put the image quality almost on a par with the L series lenses, and it was a massive improvement on the kit lens - sharper, with much less chromatic aberration and far better focusing.

This lens helps me to take better photos

The excellent quality of this lens was apparent as soon as I unboxed it. Compared to the 18-55 kit lens this is a massive step up in terms of picture quality, and having an aperture of f2.8 across the full focal range is really great. Focusing is very fast and accurate.I'm probably not going to be able to use this for travel due to (1) weight and (2) size. That's not a criticism of the lens, just the reality of needing to travel light!

The excellent quality of this lens was apparent as soon as I unboxed it. Compared to the 18-55 kit lens this is a massive step up in terms of picture quality, and having an aperture of f2.8 across the full focal range is really great. Focusing is very fast and accurate.

I'm probably not going to be able to use this for travel due to (1) weight and (2) size. That's not a criticism of the lens, just the reality of needing to travel light!

It's expensive but worth it for the f2.8 throughout aperture. This works really well in low light as a result. The optics quality are also better than the regular 18-55mm kit lens as you would expect.

Fantastic lens. It is very flexible and suits me for use on holidays. If you're going to carry just one lens around with you take this one. It isn't a lightweight though.

Lovely lens, and great images... was being used for product photography daily. However, I was forced to send it back as I was experiencing lens creep under the weight of the lens when shooting downward on a subject (i.e. facing the ground). Ended up going for a similar lens in the Sigma range.. half the price, have been using it for over a year now with no problems.

I have been using it for a few months now. highly satisfied with the performance.Perfect to carry this lens for a holiday.Works equally good with low light. Wonderful addition to my kit.

Beautiful lens matching my 7D perfectly. Fast focusing, bright and versatile, great for landscapes, urban and limited portraiture. A bit pricey but that's Canon for you.....

Mostly a great lens. It fits my camera (Canon 750D) well and is a significant improvement on the kit lens it came with. It's not as sharp as I thought it would be in certain settings but once you know its traits it performs beautifully. A great lens for the price.

A fantastic general purpose lens. A word of warning if you decide to purchase this lens second hand in the market place. I bought a second hand one on Amazon market place and it stopped working correctly after 2 days, unfortunately I was on holiday in New Zealand by then. Amazon were great, though. They extended the return period until I got home. Was refunded within a couple of days and bought the lens new.

Fantastic lens. For the price, you'd think it's an L series, but to be honest, it practically is. It's very sharp, bright, great colour reproduction. If there are any distortions, I can't see them as the camera is taking care of them automatically. Note: it's not light!

Very good lens. I bought this used on Amazon Marketplace and it was great value (used like new).

Stunning quality lens. Bought to replace a non-Canon lens for use on a EOS 50D. Whatever reviews you read of this lens, it tells you it is a good one. Perfectly sharp images and if it wasn't an EF-S fitting, it would have a red ring around the front and be even more expensive. It is an expensive lens, but you get what you pay for. Very pleased

A constant 1:2.8 throughout the range allows low light operation and gives a fantastic short depth of field when required. This lens is very sharp and is producing some stunning photographs.I was concerned before purchase that I would miss the extra zoom of my previous 'walk about' 17-85 lens but in practice you can't notice the difference unless you do a back to back comparrison.This is a great go-to lens and will rarely be of my camera from now on.