Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon
70 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm
79 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Canon
83
Fujifilm
78
Travel
Canon
82
Fujifilm
60
Professional
Canon
62
Fujifilm
80
Video Cinema
Canon
58
Fujifilm
75
Landscape
Canon
74
Fujifilm
64
Wildlife Sports
Canon
71
Fujifilm
70
Street
Canon
68
Fujifilm
70
Budget
Canon
64
Fujifilm
68
Portrait
Canon
37
Fujifilm
60

Specifications

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMFujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min15 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max85 mm18 mm
Elements1715
Groups129
Aspherical Elements33
ED Elements11
CoatingSuper Spectra coatingSuper EBC coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/36f/16
Min Aperturef/3.5f/1.4
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountCanon EF-SFujifilm X
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.08 kg★0.37 kg
Filter Thread72 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeUSMLinear motor★
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance85 mm★200 mm
Max Magnification—1:6.67★

Pros & Cons

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average social proof (34th percentile)

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is $250 cheaper (1.3x less).

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.087score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.075score per dollar

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers 1.2x better value for money

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Amazon
renewed$295
Newegg
$799

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Newegg
$1,049
Best Buy
$1,050
Amazon
$1,199
B&H Photo
$1,199
Adorama
$1,199

Verdict

★ Winner: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Better at:

MacroTravelLandscape

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm Better at:

BudgetStreetPortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

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View Details & Prices: Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM View Details & Prices: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm