Canon Zoom Lens - DPChallenge Forums

04/09/2009 11:56:24 AM · #1

Well I just bought a Rebel XS 1000D Kit and now i'm looking for a budget zoom lens, a little confused about which one to get.
Basically it will be used to shoot the kids sporting events from the sidelines. The lenses i have already are the kit 18-55 and a 50mm 1.8

Sigma Zoom Telephoto 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Canon EF Telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm - F/4.5-5.6 - Canon EF

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/09/2009 12:08:49 PM · #2

This one on a budget, although for sports the slightly more costly IS version would be pretty nice.

Note: EF-S lenses fit your current camera. They do not fit pro models, if you intend to upgrade in the future.

Message edited by author 2009-04-09 12:17:29.

goinskiing

Canon EOS-6D

04/09/2009 12:20:50 PM · #3

Originally posted by zeuszen:

Agreed, this is one fantastic lens, my default. You can typically find it for around $475.

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

04/13/2009 02:41:13 PM · #4

It would be nice to get L glass. But that is not in my budget as of now. I'm really not sure where i'll be concentrating on my photography
so i would like to get a cheap zoom either the canon 75-300 or the Sigma 70-300 APO.

PhotoDave

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/13/2009 02:57:28 PM · #5

Canon's 70-300 F4-5.6 IS lens ROCKS. I always get beat down by unbelievers but it is comparable to the F4L and it's 100mm longer ;) and yes I have tested it personally against the 70-200 F4L and the F2.8 (both IS models) and there isnt a huge difference that I expected between them.

If you can RENT them for your self and make up your own mind if they are what you might want, I always try before I buy.

-dave

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

04/13/2009 03:07:09 PM · #6

Originally posted by mitchamus:

Stay away from the Canon 75-300; it's very soft at the long end (beyond 200mmm) and not all that great at the short end either.
As

dknourek posted, the 70-300 IS is a much better lens.

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/13/2009 03:15:37 PM · #7

Originally posted by mitchamus:

IMHO, either is fine, but look for them used. If you stay with photography, you will be putting them back into that market in a few years time, so you many as well get the cost break going in. I got the IS model of the Canon and wasn't too thrilled with the advantages of the IS, given the extra battery drain.

There is a lot of advice to buy the lenses you will end up with now, but entering the pool at the shallow end makes sense to me. Consider these first purchases on long term rental till you know what you like to shoot.

Photologist

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

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

04/17/2009 02:12:01 AM · #8

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by mitchamus:
It would be nice to get L glass. But that is not in my budget as of now. I'm really not sure where i'll be concentrating on my photography
so i would like to get a cheap zoom either the canon 75-300 or the Sigma 70-300 APO.

Stay away from the Canon 75-300; it's very soft at the long end (beyond 200mmm) and not all that great at the short end either.
As dknourek posted, the 70-300 IS is a much better lens.

I have a 70-300 IS for sale right now.

glennc

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/17/2009 02:46:20 AM · #9

I too would recommend the 75-300 IS.
I have it and it is very easy to use.
The focus speed is amazing and the image stabalisation really helps.
Plus it's not too heavy.

Go for it.

04/17/2009 07:45:39 AM · #10

Well i ended up with the Sigma 70-300 APO PIcked up for 90 bucks.

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/17/2009 11:09:40 AM · #11

Originally posted by mitchamus:

Well i ended up with the Sigma 70-300 APO PIcked up for 90 bucks.

Good job, since no matter which cheap lens you buy, there will come a time where you regret doing that and you want something better. At least this way you haven't lost much. Enjoy!

04/22/2009 02:46:58 PM · #12

Well my deal just fell through on the lens. My money was just refunded to me.
So now i am contemplating if i should just get a a better lens.
So now i'm stuck between the:

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Is "IS" really that important? Is the "L" Glass that much better?

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

04/22/2009 02:51:50 PM · #13

Originally posted by mitchamus:

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Is "IS" really that important? Is the "L" Glass that much better?

I'd call it a toss-up. If you're shooting fast action, care about resale value or weather sealing, get the 70-200. If you need the reach or a less conspicuous lens, then get the 70-300. The image quality will be slightly lower than the L, but only slightly.

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

04/22/2009 02:55:46 PM · #14

Be SURE you're not put off by the sheer size/weight of the big white lens. It's a real neckache for casual wandering around. But, optically, it's a significantly better lens IMO.

R.

Photologist

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

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

04/22/2009 11:17:38 PM · #15

Originally posted by mitchamus:

"L" glass is very good. "IS" is very important under many circumstances.

If you decide you want the "Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM", I'm selling mine.

04/23/2009 02:35:19 PM · #16

Well i suck ... Going back and forth confused as usual i ended up ordering a brand new Canon 55-250 IS lens.
I know this one was never recommended but i will not have a gap now.,18-55 IS & 55-250 IS image quality should be the same as the 18-55
so i should not be that disappointed. Plus my polarizer filter will fit both too. Now i can save up for the L2.8 IS zoom.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III