Good Zoom lens?

[Lead_Cenobite]

Hi, I am looking into getting a zoom lens for my xti and I've been looking at the 70-300 is by canon and I was just curious if that is the best choice for the price or if there is a different one anyone would suggest?

 

[Sideburns]

it is a very good quality lens. The build quality is not up to the L series, but the image quality is comparable.
It's not as fast as some, but if all you want is a farther reach, you should be able to get away with this lens quite easily.

My only other recomendation would be the 70-200 4.0L...just for the speed...but it's up to you

 

[DeepSpring]

If you can afford it I second the motion to get the 70-200 f/4 L

 

[Keagle]

Yup, I third the motion to get the 70-200mm f/4L.

Woo.

 

[YellowBay]

An L would be lovely, but expensive. Going by the price range, have a look at the Sigma stuff. I've got a 70-300 and I love it.

 

[subimatt]

70-300 is a decent lens for the price, but I agree youll get a much better lens if you save a little extra for the 70-200 f4 L.

 

[Keagle]

The 70-300mm IS and 70-200mm f/4L are pretty much in the same price range