08-02-2021 06:44 PM
I am looking to purchase a new or used Canon Telephoto zoom and was hoping I could get a recoimmnedation on best bang for the buck. I can't really justiffy the expense for an L lens as I want to keep the cost under $300. What Canon (metal mount) tele-zoom (70 - 300mm range )would you recommend? I want something that can take sharp bird and wildlife pictures at its max focal length. I am currently using a crop-sensor camera, the Canon 30D.
Thanks.
08-02-2021 09:56 PM
I recommend you check out the 70-300 USM II non-L lens.
08-02-2021 10:23 PM
@jrhoffman75 wrote:I recommend you check out the 70-300 USM II non-L lens.
+1 for John's recommendation. Here it is.
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08-03-2021 01:20 AM
The 70-300 USM II does seem like a good quality lens...ty.
08-02-2021 10:48 PM
The EF-S 55-250 is no slouch, but not as good as the 70-300 II.
08-03-2021 01:24 AM
I tried the EFS 55-250 STM and was impressed with its sharpness and contrast. When taking pictures of wildlife it was great...very sharp but when I took pictures of geometric shapes, cars, buildings, planes....it seemed a little off. Maybe too much barrel distortion? It reminded me of a high-quality lens you migh find on a non-detachable lens camera...such as the Sureshot.
08-03-2021 08:48 AM
Distortion should be correctable. You can turn it on in-camera for JPEGs or use it in DPP for Raws.
08-03-2021 08:54 AM
08-03-2021 09:28 AM
John...there are 3 versions of the 55-250 the 1st, the II, and the STM. Which version did you have?
08-03-2021 09:34 AM
I call the decision between those two as a toss up. Do you want a bit longer tele or a bit wider end? Optically and build they are close.
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