Worth getting this lens?

***Phalanx*** · 03-28-2008, 02:56 PM

I would like to get another lense w/ more of an available zoom... but I dont know if this one is worth getting. Its the only one that circuitcity has available in store right now (near me). I suppose i could go to a camera store and find one... but i have a circuitcity card to use.... so i'd prefer to grab one fromt here if possible.

Buy the Canon 75-300mm Telephoto EF Zoom Lens f/4.0-f/32 and other Digital camera lenses & filters at circuitcity.com

If the lens isnt worth it ... ill probably find a camera shop nearby that has this lens in stock

Buy the Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS Telephoto Zoom Lens f/4-5.6 and other Digital camera lenses & filters at circuitcity.com

thanks!

projek7 · 03-28-2008, 04:43 PM

If ur going to get one get the 55-250 for the IS

arisenfury · 03-28-2008, 06:35 PM

I don't know much about the optical quality of each but the extra 50mm at the long end won't matter much so might as well get the one with the IS.

psjeong · 03-28-2008, 06:39 PM

i really hope that f/32 on the long end of the 75-300 is a typo... that's a really dark lens.
which camera do you have? i dont think the ef-s will fit on a full frame camera.
i dont know about the image quality on both, but the IS one looks like it has a better build quality. plus, the IS should be more than helpful when using the long end of the lens.
don't plan on using the 75-300 without a good amount of light.

u can get those lenses online for a lot less.
check PriceGrabber.com - Comparison Shopping Beyond Compare

arisenfury · 03-28-2008, 07:32 PM

The 75-300 is a f/4-5.6 lens, 32 is the minimum f/stop the lens can achieve.

szuberi · 03-29-2008, 11:47 PM

i shoot with canon and i have used that 75-300 lens on my xt and on a 40D. its a very basic and entry level tele lens. having said that, it is a good lens to start with and learn the limitations in terms of speed and low light capability. i was not too happy with the results and got the tamron 70-300 instead....similar lens but better results for me on the same bodies i mentioned.

the 55-250 has has basically the same quality glass as the first one but you will definitely benefit from the IS feature hands down. infact...due to the IS feature, the two are not even comparable imo.

bottom line...go with the IS.

***Phalanx*** · 03-29-2008, 11:50 PM

looks like the one w/ IS it is.... btw, im using a EOS Digi Rebel XTi

Rpm2 · 03-29-2008, 11:52 PM

Yea I'd say get the IS.

szuberi · 03-30-2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phalanx

looks like the one w/ IS it is.... btw, im using a EOS Digi Rebel XTi

yes go ahead with it but as i said before....be aware of the limitations of the lens. you should be able to shoot good quality pics if you compose it right during sunlight but forget it once there is heavy overcast or when its close to sunset time. the IS would definitely help but only a couple of stops.

i used the tamron for over a year before i bought the 70-200 f4 is.

reelbigfish241 · 03-30-2008, 01:07 AM

This picture was taken of my nephew indoors (pretty bright at the time though) with the 75/300 Canon Lens with my rebel XTi from about 15 feet away. I'd say it's pretty clear. Not bad considering I picked it up for about $150 at Circuit City on sale.

(he had just finished eating hence the dirty face.

)

not bad in my opinion...

Xenin · 03-30-2008, 03:07 AM

i've got the 55-250mm. got it as a package deal from best buy with the 18-55 because they ran out of the 75-300mm.

i have to say i like it whenever it gets used, which is not often, because i'm usually close to what i'm taking a picture of so i use the 18-55mm more.

03-28-2008, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Phalanx* 1337 h4xZ0r Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 24 Posts: 10,156 MASShole iTrader: 29 / 100%	Worth getting this lens? I would like to get another lense w/ more of an available zoom... but I dont know if this one is worth getting. Its the only one that circuitcity has available in store right now (near me). I suppose i could go to a camera store and find one... but i have a circuitcity card to use.... so i'd prefer to grab one fromt here if possible. Buy the Canon 75-300mm Telephoto EF Zoom Lens f/4.0-f/32 and other Digital camera lenses & filters at circuitcity.com If the lens isnt worth it ... ill probably find a camera shop nearby that has this lens in stock Buy the Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS Telephoto Zoom Lens f/4-5.6 and other Digital camera lenses & filters at circuitcity.com thanks! __________________ I can be an asshole and Im not afraid to voice my opinion(s). If you cant handle it, block my posts. In/Around NorthEastern MA? come to our weekly meet & greet! "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade."

03-28-2008, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
psjeong Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 20 Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i really hope that f/32 on the long end of the 75-300 is a typo... that's a really dark lens. which camera do you have? i dont think the ef-s will fit on a full frame camera. i dont know about the image quality on both, but the IS one looks like it has a better build quality. plus, the IS should be more than helpful when using the long end of the lens. don't plan on using the 75-300 without a good amount of light. u can get those lenses online for a lot less. check PriceGrabber.com - Comparison Shopping Beyond Compare Last edited by psjeong; 03-28-2008 at 06:52 PM.

03-29-2008, 11:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Phalanx* 1337 h4xZ0r Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 24 Posts: 10,156 MASShole iTrader: 29 / 100%	looks like the one w/ IS it is.... btw, im using a EOS Digi Rebel XTi __________________ I can be an asshole and Im not afraid to voice my opinion(s). If you cant handle it, block my posts. In/Around NorthEastern MA? come to our weekly meet & greet! "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade."

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03-28-2008, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
projek7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 140 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	If ur going to get one get the 55-250 for the IS

03-28-2008, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
arisenfury Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central CT Age: 21 Posts: 1,560 Nikon & dSLR squad #6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't know much about the optical quality of each but the extra 50mm at the long end won't matter much so might as well get the one with the IS.

03-28-2008, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
arisenfury Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central CT Age: 21 Posts: 1,560 Nikon & dSLR squad #6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The 75-300 is a f/4-5.6 lens, 32 is the minimum f/stop the lens can achieve.

03-29-2008, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
szuberi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 872 SAL iTrader: 1 / 100%	i shoot with canon and i have used that 75-300 lens on my xt and on a 40D. its a very basic and entry level tele lens. having said that, it is a good lens to start with and learn the limitations in terms of speed and low light capability. i was not too happy with the results and got the tamron 70-300 instead....similar lens but better results for me on the same bodies i mentioned. the 55-250 has has basically the same quality glass as the first one but you will definitely benefit from the IS feature hands down. infact...due to the IS feature, the two are not even comparable imo. bottom line...go with the IS.

03-29-2008, 11:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rpm2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nuxville Age: 38 Posts: 4,426 Canucks FTW! iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yea I'd say get the IS.

03-30-2008, 01:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
reelbigfish241 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Darien, Illinois Age: 22 Posts: 1,926 Jason dSLR Squad #27 iTrader: 5 / 100%	This picture was taken of my nephew indoors (pretty bright at the time though) with the 75/300 Canon Lens with my rebel XTi from about 15 feet away. I'd say it's pretty clear. Not bad considering I picked it up for about $150 at Circuit City on sale. (he had just finished eating hence the dirty face. ) not bad in my opinion...

03-30-2008, 03:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
Xenin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brampton Age: 25 Posts: 2,225 Captain Projectors iTrader: 1 / 100%	i've got the 55-250mm. got it as a package deal from best buy with the 18-55 because they ran out of the 75-300mm. i have to say i like it whenever it gets used, which is not often, because i'm usually close to what i'm taking a picture of so i use the 18-55mm more.