Budget Canon Zoom Lens

tacomadm18 · May 4, 2010

I was looking around and found a Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM,,, note,,, the non IS version for under $100.00 good shape, etc,,,, I don't have a zoom lens and was thinking it may fit the bill as I continue to get better in the photography field,,,
It looks like from Googling it,, it get mixed reviews,, but for what I'm doing I think it will fit the bill,,,,,,,,,,

thoughts,,,,,
P.S - I was looking at a tele extender from Kenko 1.4x,, but decided against that move,,,,

altitude604 · May 4, 2010

I've got the Canon 55-250mm IS just for that reason and it has served me quite well for about a year and a half now.

tacomadm18 · May 4, 2010

do you think without the IS it will effect me that much,,,,

Sep · May 5, 2010

tacomadm18 said:
do you think without the IS it will effect me that much,,,,

No. There is a gray area with shutter speed which you could use a tri pod or u could skip out if you can hold the camera still. Usually around 1/30 or 1/60. The IS really helps there.

But honmestly, if youre shooting with such shutter speed id use a tri pod, this is assuming you care about ur pics, and you wont need it.

davebmck · May 5, 2010

Here's a review of that lens: Canon Lens: Zooms - Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM (Tested) - SLRgear.com!

For just a few dollars more you can do better with the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS. It is a better lens and it has IS. I bought my daughter one for christmas and she really likes it. Canon Lens: Zooms - Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS (Tested) - SLRgear.com!

burstintoflame81 · May 5, 2010

Get IS. You can make due without, but you will find yourself wanting a lens with IS. Trust me. I just bought a Canon 70-300 IS USM f/4-f/5.6. They sell new for $550 and I found someone on craigslist with a mint one for $350 with two filters and a lens carrying case. I love it so far and would recommend it if you can swing that much and find one used.