Lens help for my 300d Rebel/ EF 55-200?

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/08/2005 01:43:18 PM · #1

Help would be appreciated........
Im going out to buy a new lens for my Digital Rebel and want a zoom telephoto......
Was looking at the Canon EF 55-200 f/4.5-5.6 II USM.
Anyone have that lense or something equivalent in an off brand that they could suggest?
I would like the most bang for my buck.
I have the standard 18-55mm now and looking for a telephoto.
Thanx for your help........

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

04/08/2005 01:51:16 PM · #2

What's your budget?

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/08/2005 01:52:10 PM · #3

It's a Bday present so looking to stay under $400 but would prefer under $300

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

04/08/2005 02:06:04 PM · #4

that does constrain things a little... I was going to suggest a 70-200 instead, since they are faster and the optical quality is better, but the cheapest of the 70-200s is above what you want to spend. I'm not in a position to judge the optical quality of the 55-200, however it is very slow, and that would be my main concern with it; it will limit you to good light (or radically high ISO).

ramevi

Sony Alpha a7 II

Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f1.8 ZA

04/08/2005 02:09:16 PM · #5

I found a canon 70-200 f4L on ebay for $405, of course is "barely used" as they said but is a great top line lens.

Here is the link: //cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4687&item=7505621772&rd=1

Message edited by author 2005-04-08 14:10:27.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/08/2005 02:12:15 PM · #6

I had the 55-200mm for a while...it was a nice lens (as sharp or sharper than any of the other budget lens) I replaced a Quantaray 70-300mm (absolutely worthless) with the 55-200mm. I did get some pretty good shots with the 55-200 and it compliments the kit lens nicely...it is the sister of the kit lens, Plastic Mount and all. It has nice bokeh

and was pretty sharp and resonably quick AF.

I found it just wasn't long enough reach for me...but over all it was a pretty good performer.

ramevi

Sony Alpha a7 II

Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f1.8 ZA

04/08/2005 02:14:34 PM · #7

Originally posted by ramevi:

Hurry! there is only 1 day left for the bid to end, with some luck you could get it!

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/08/2005 02:20:49 PM · #8

Originally posted by ramevi:

I wouldn't count on getting it for 405.00 of eBay...I have been watching/bidding on 70-200mm 4L for a month or so before just going out and getting a new one.

People on eBay are nieve and will bid a used one up to as much as a new one in the last few minutes of the auction.... best you will do on ebay for that lens is 480-510 + shipping.

ramevi

Sony Alpha a7 II

Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f1.8 ZA

04/08/2005 03:00:07 PM · #9

Originally posted by awpollard:

Originally posted by ramevi:
I found a canon 70-200 f4L on ebay for $405, of course is "barely used" as they said but is a great top line lens.

Here is the link: //cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4687&item=7505621772&rd=1

I wouldn't count on getting it for 405.00 of eBay...I have been watching/bidding on 70-200mm 4L for a month or so before just going out and getting a new one.

People on eBay are nieve and will bid a used one up to as much as a new one in the last few minutes of the auction.... best you will do on ebay for that lens is 480-510 + shipping.

Too bad! I got mine on my country on a partner site of ebay for $400.00,
with the original box and every thing looked like brand new!. I guess I was very lucky then.

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/08/2005 03:06:03 PM · #10

Get the 28=75 Tamron f2.8 :) Tooooooo cool a lens. Runs $350.

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/08/2005 03:23:02 PM · #11

Originally posted by mavrik:

Get the 28=75 Tamron f2.8 :) Tooooooo cool a lens. Runs $350.

That'd be too short for him, he wants a Telephoto zoom in the 55-200mm range.

I'll recommend what most people have already here. Wait a bit, save your money and get the 70-200mm f/4L, best bang for your buck at US$579.95

Message edited by author 2005-04-08 15:24:05.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

04/08/2005 03:28:59 PM · #12

I could save for it but it was going to be a birthday present from my in-laws and i don't want to take advantage.
Is there any off brands that work better with a long zoom?

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

04/08/2005 03:30:49 PM · #13

Sigma 135-400 APO...it works very well.

Steve

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/08/2005 03:32:43 PM · #14

Ill look into the Sigma but i think the 135mm might be too much space between my 55mm lens and the 135mm

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

04/08/2005 03:41:49 PM · #15

Originally posted by ChasSourek:

I could save for it but it was going to be a birthday present from my in-laws and i don't want to take advantage.

Oh man - you just tell them which lens would be best for capturing the precious moments of your in-laws grandchildren and they'll pony up. ;-)

arpita

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/08/2005 04:09:30 PM · #16

Originally posted by ChasSourek:

Ill look into the Sigma but i think the 135mm might be too much space between my 55mm lens and the 135mm

I have the 70-300mm Sigma APO and it works well enough for me :)

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

04/08/2005 04:17:42 PM · #17

Why does everyone want to sell themselves short in the reach department. Explain why you would want a 55-200 f4-5.6 over the 75-300 f4-5.6...and I'll refute each reason why you should get the 75-300.

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF RF for Canon

04/08/2005 04:29:47 PM · #18

Originally posted by deapee:

Why does everyone want to sell themselves short in the reach department. Explain why you would want a 55-200 f4-5.6 over the 75-300 f4-5.6...and I'll refute each reason why you should get the 75-300.

Good question, will look for replys.

yido

Canon EOS-5D

04/08/2005 05:42:35 PM · #19

I have the 55-200mm lens that I bought with my Rebel. I also have the Sigma 70-300mm APO as well. Both are good lenses for the class. Sigma may be cheaper, about 190 dollars, and the Cannon is about 210 dollars. Optically other than the range, I think both are about the same. If you use it in good sunlight, it's fast enough.
As for the differences:
Canon's built quality is same as the kit lens, plastic mount (Sigma's is metal), lightness, focus ring is a bit loose. Sigma is heavier more solid, more damped zoom ring. I like the Sigma better here.
Focus speed is noticably faster with the Canon, not a big difference in bright light, but noticable.
Sigma takes the same 58mm filters as the kit, Canon takes 52mm filters.
Sigma's tend to be a bit cheaper and comes with a bag and a lens hood.
I like the Canon if I'm taking pictures of things that move more, for stationary objects, Sigma gives me more reach. I'd recommend either of the two. You just have to decide what you want. If you want to upgrade later on you can sell it and move up. As for me, I intend to keep the lenses and upgrade soon.
Don't worry too much about what you shoot with unless you are doing this for a living. Just enjoy shooting.

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/08/2005 05:45:56 PM · #20

D'oh I didn't read the entire post. My bad.

I'd suggest the Tamron 75-300 f4-5.6 It's pretty sweet and WAY cheaper than $300. :D Saves you some money for a 50mm f1.8 if you don't have it and a 1.4 if you do! ;)

04/08/2005 06:39:16 PM · #21

I just ended up purchasing the 75-300mm Ef with the image stabilization.
$450
A little more than i wanted to spend but I can always take it back.