1st Telephoto zoom lens

Diabalo

Hello people

I need help please choosing a telephoto zoom lens. I currently only have one lens with my Canon 500d (Sigma 18-50 F2.8). I need something with a bit more zoom. These are the 3 main Canon lens I know of. Can anyone recommend one to me? It doesnt have to be a Canon brand lens but would like a decent build quality one. I am also not working at the moment so my budget isn't great. Cheers

1) Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS Lens
2) Canon EF 75-300mm III F4-5.6 USM Lens
3) Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Objective

leche solara

You could try the Tamron 18-270mm
I have a few Canon lenses but the Tamron for its versatility is on the camera more than any of the others http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=5214&setcurrency=eur

sheesh

have a look at the sigma 70-300 apo dg

see if you can get it second hand

hbr

Diabalo wrote: »

1) Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS Lens
2) Canon EF 75-300mm III F4-5.6 USM Lens
3) Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Objective

In order of preference: 3, 1, 2.

Unfortunately, this is also the order of price. The EF 70-300mm IS USM
is around €400 or maybe slightly less for a good used example.

The 55-250mm IS is a reasonably good lens. Optical and build quality
is similar to the 18-55mm IS kit lens.

As you are on a tight budget, a used Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO
is about the best bang for your buck. I paid around €100 for a used
one in mint condition.

Thecageyone

Pity it's not a nikon you're after as there's a sigma going on adverts now and seller says he'll let it go for 80. But they come up all the time as people get them as a starter Zoom and pretty soon move on to better. Nowt wrong with them, grand for good daylight conditions. They're not the fastest so not the best for sports or capturing birds in flight. But for general use they're sound enough.

FoxT

Hi there,
for general-purpose use I would recommend that you go for a lens that has IS - it is useful at longer focal lengths. I have had the 70-300 IS that you mention above for almost 3 years now & found it very good.

I just sold mine for eu350 - I expect you should get a used one in vgc for that price.

Photozone.de is a good review site & may help you decide.

-FoxT

Diabalo

Thanks everyone for the replies. Wasn't expecting so many!

Hopefully I will pick up something you all recommended to me and it will serve its purpose.

Thanks a million
Diabalo