Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
68 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/36 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 4-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.28x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.085score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR0.123score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
