Time to consider a new lens...

[Terry Leach]

So as the title suggest, I am about to purchase a new lens, on a budget. Currently my most used lens is a sigma 18-50mm. I have a kit lens that is a canon 28-90mm but nothing larger. I do mostly landscape and street photography. The lens I am considering is Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer Telephoto Zoom. Most every thing I have read about this lens suggest that it will be a good addition to my bag. But what I would like to know is what are real world experiences with this lens and opinions regarding the styles of photography I mentioned?

 

[Terry Leach]

No one?

 

[DisasterDan]

If you're going to be shooting landscapes, i highly suggest a wide angle lens.

 

[lyonsroar]

Isn't that the zoom equivalent of a kit lens? Save your money and buy a Sigma 10-20mm for landscape shots.

 

[marmots]

that is one of canon's cheapest, and lowest quality lenses
i recommend either paying more now, or saving, and paying more later

here's a good review: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens Review

[URL]http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/397663-GREY/Canon_0345B002_EF_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_IS.html [/URL] is better
review: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens Review

 

[WesternGuy]

Just a couple of considerations...if you ever think that you might move to a full frame camera, then your EF-S lenses will not work on a FF. Have you given any thought to the 70-200mm f2.8 L IS instead. It is probalby a bit more $$, but it is a great lens (my opinion). I have one and I find it quite useful for what have been called "intimate landscapes" and I suspect (my opinion) that it would be a great lens for street scenes.

Cheers,

WesternGuy