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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    It's an okay lens.

    I used to have the 55-200 version.
    Build quality isn't great and it's not super sharp but it's quite usable.


  • #3
    swingking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,258 ✭✭✭swingking


    I use this lens and I've no complaints myself tbh.

    Okay, so it's not nearly as good as an L quality lens but it's good as a walkaround, has IS for low light and when you stop the lens down a stop or 2, you get reasonably good quality shots.

    It's not a good lens for sport tho


  • #4
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    It's also quite light and compact and I hear good things about the IS on the new model.

    There is a review here:
    http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-55-250mm-f-4-5.6-IS-Lens-Review.aspx

    He recommends the L lens but do you want to be walking around with a big white lens?


  • #5
    Buckz
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Buckz


    I don't know how Argos compares pricewise, but the Lens is a good buy- there are far weaker lenses vailable at a similar price. This was best in class in Digital Photo a few Issues back (before Christmas). It doesn't have the price, weight or quality of an L Lens, but if you are new to SLR photography L lenses are VERY expensive... For sport or Nature Ls are better, but then so are 6 grand pro spec telephotos (that can weigh 10kg+). get what you can afford and enjoy.


  • #6
    hbr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 760 ✭✭✭hbr


    A_Border_Bandit wrote: »
    Hi, I'm new to photography and I've a Canon 500D. I've been considering getting a telephoto lens for some time now and this seems like a decent price, is it?

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/0583424/Trail/C$cip=1500030263%3EC$cip=1500030288.htm

    The price is a bit high. There is at least one of these on adverts.ie at the moment. Asking price: €180. Brand new price from UK including shipping around €200.
    I've also been advised not to buy anything photography related from Argos so I didn't buy my camera there. Are they not all the same?

    I bought my 500D from Argos because the price was about right compared to on-line prices. I went elsewhere for my lenses because Argos prices were too high.
    Or what alternative lens should I get, with interests in Sports and wildlife

    For field sports, you really want a fast zoom or telephoto lens. Be prepared to pay more than the price of the camera for it. For amateur/hobby use, cheaper zoom lenses from Canon, Sigma, Tamron etc are good enough for many purposes. I bought a used Sigma 70-300mm APO on eBay for €95. Other reasonably priced options are the Canon lens you are looking at, the Canon 70-300mm (non IS) and Tamron 70-300mm.


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  • #7
    jpb1974
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,027 ✭✭✭jpb1974


    As an alternative nave a look at the Canon 70-200 F4 L (Non-IS).

    Simply an amazing lens.

    Can be got for about €400 used.


  • #8
    .Longshanks.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭.Longshanks.


    I've that lens and was thinking about selling it. PM me if your interested before it goes on adverts.ie ;)


  • #9
    A_Border_Bandit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 157 ✭✭A_Border_Bandit


    Sorry I let this lie too long to notice your offer, thanks everyone for your replies. I'm still uncertain which to get but I've a long time to decide... Hobby funds are low! :(

    Thanks again everybody!


  • #10
    dave66
    Closed Accounts Posts: 708 ✭✭✭dave66


    Can't comment on the Lens as I'm not a Canon user. But the price is high, check out simplyelectronics.net, it's €100 cheaper with free delivery.

    http://electronics.simplyelectronics.net/search?w=Canon+EF-S+55-250mm+f%2F4-5.6+IS+&asug=&currency=eur

    I bought a Sony A550 from them, good service and great prices, I got the A550 for less nearly 100 cheaper than I could find an A500 elsewhere.

    I have not connection with simplyelectronics other than buying my camera from them.


  • #11
    rowanh
    Registered Users Posts: 703 ✭✭✭rowanh


    I think simply electronics are based in China so you might have to pay customs. Check ebay.co.uk pretty much every lens is available on there, often new and used.


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  • #12
    thefly
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 328 ✭✭thefly


    Any lens for sale in Argos is not worth buying. The lens is more important than the camera body. Get a good lens and you wont look back


  • #13
    pixbyjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭pixbyjohn


    thefly wrote: »
    Any lens for sale in Argos is not worth buying. The lens is more important than the camera body. Get a good lens and you wont look back

    simply not true, the Argos bit.


  • #14
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    A couple of years ago Argos screwed up and were selling the 28-135 IS for much less that they should have been.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055149335

    That said Argos don't do really high quality glass (L) but you'll get good prices on what they do sell.


  • #15
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    pixbyjohn wrote: »
    simply not true, the Argos bit.

    +1 to that. A lens is a lens is a lens. Only the price may differ. And as Suspect says, remember that time a couple of years back when Argos UNDERPRICED a Canon lens.....


  • #16
    dave66
    Closed Accounts Posts: 708 ✭✭✭dave66


    rowanh wrote: »
    I think simply electronics are based in China so you might have to pay customs.

    Don't think you are correct. As far as I know they are based in channel islands, but ship from London warehouse. Their prices in my personal experience include VAT, so no customs issues. They have a local telephone # which is routed to I believe the UK.


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