Canon EFS 15-85 v EF 24-105L

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I have the EFS 17-85 lens and wish to upgrade to a better quality one.
I have the 60D so have a cropped sensor, and have no immediate plans to go full frame.

Would there be a noticable difference in image quality between the two lenses? As the L lens is £300 more expensive, I know it is better built etc and even comes with a hood!!

I would be prepared to stretch to the L lens if it is that superior to the 15-85.

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IMHO, no I don't think it better. The 15-85 has more vignetting (correct in camera or post) and a more restrictive aperture but is smaller, lighter, has better IS and a more useful range. I'd go with the 15-85 personally.
 
The 15-85 is a cracking lens and a much better choice for a crop if you aren't planning full frame. 24 is a bit too long for a crop camera. Plenty of examples of what it can do.
 
I've not had or used a 17-85 but I have got a 60D and a 24-105 f4 L that basically lives on it. I use the 24-105 more on my 60D than I do on my 5D3 and it's a great length for a walk round lens if you're not planning to go too wide. I use mine most in the 50-105 area with the 60D and the 24-105 gives me excellent IQ everytime.
I guess it would mostly come down to what your type of shooting is and whether you need wide angle or not, but the constant f4 is a great help and the IS on the 24-105 is excellent.
 
Very similar to the other thread I've replied to, I use the 24-105 on a 550d at the moment, excellent walk about lens, with great quality images, I've not used the 15-85.
 
I have the 15-85mm and its a cracking lens as a walkaround, Compact, gives a good wideangle and very good quality pictures.

However the 24-105 is a far superior lens and should be worth the extra £300.

As you've been using a 17-85 lens atm, i would check your photo data to see what photo length you take most of your pictures, That should answer your question as to if its worth upgrading to one lens or another.
 
Hotshots said:
...However the 24-105 is a far superior lens and should be worth the extra £300...
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I would totally disagree with the 24-105 being a far superior lens, certainly it's not for AF speed, IQ, IS or weight. It does have better build quality but the 15-85 build quality is still very good. I've had both and sold the 24-105 to buy the 15-85 and I have no regrets. As a general purpose lens the 15-85 is a no brainer on a crop body.
 
I've had a 15-85 and 24-105 simultaneously whilst also owning the 7D. I felt the 15-85 was the better lens.
 
I think I've got 15-85 aspirations. I want something a little better than the kit 18-55 that I don't need in low light as I've a trio of primes. All purpose day time lens. I think this is it.
 
The 24-105 is one of the "weakest" L-lenses, not that there is anything wrong with it but it's not a stunner (and I own one). For a full-frame camera it's a very convenient lens and the "kit lens" for 5D2 and 5D3 for a reason. For crop, I'd always go for the 17-55/2.8 or the 15-85.
 
Cheers guys!

Looks like it's going to be the 15-85 then, and a £300 saving to boot!
Just begrudge paying £30 for the EW-78 lens hood!
 
a1ex2001 said:
Don't buy the genuine lens hood get a cheap knock off from the bay.
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Worst advice ever! I bought a copy hood from ebay (admittedly for another Canon lens) and the quality was shocking! I soon binned it and bought a Canon lens hood. Save yourself £5 and DON'T buy a copy hood.
 
I was happy with the lens hood from e-bay for the 15-85 (for £10IIRC). It was flocked and fitted nicely. What was wrong with yours?
 
I was in the same situation a while back and I've made my decision wright at the last minute as I was ordering the lens from HDEWcameras.co.uk and I opted for the 15-85 better IS than the 24-105 not built as good as 24-105 but it's pretty close, the only advantage the 24-105 has its the constant f4.
The 15-85 vignette's at 15 and at 85 but not in between and it easy corrected in LR. I too bought a cheap hood it looks quality but it doesn't fit well not all the way, go for genuine.
 
Never tried the 15-85, but I have owned both the 17-55 f2.8 IS and 24-105. On my crop body (7D) the 17-55 is the better lens. It is one stop faster, is sharper wide open, has slightly better IS and focusses just as fast as the 24-105. I also find the benefits of the 17-23 range greater than losing the 56-105.

The only downsides of 17-55 are:- no red ring, and average build when compared to the extremely well built 24-105.

If you are thinking of upgrading to FF in the near future go for the 24-105, otherwise the 17-55 is a better lens.

My current lens lineup is as follows.
10-22mm
17-55mm (replaced my 24-105L)
70-300L (replaced both my 70-200 F4L IS & 100-400L).

Out of all of these lenses, the 17-55 has been my favorite.
 
i purchased a cheap hood EW-78D off amazon for my 18-200 lens for £7.99 and its great
i also have a canon genuine EW-78D so have compared
came from Malo Treasure living

so looking to sell the EW-78D genuine hood and Hoya UV filter
 
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