Fancy a new Canon telephoto lens - any recommendations?

[bodger00]

I have been using the standard 18-55mm lens for a while now on a 450D and the time has come to use a telephoto lens for some portrait and distance shots.

I would prefer to stay with Canon for full compatibility etc.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

[danishmkvgti]

 

[bodger00]

That lens gets a good write up and I like the features that are listed. But why do the prices vary so much? One retailer wants £629 and the other £349 for exactly the same lens????

Do you have any sample shots?

[danishmkvgti]

That i have a camera that takes great shots is not the same as i can take great shots 

I'm a lousy photographer sorry. my old lens broke and i'm not interested in swapping lenses all the time so chose this, as it's enough for normal use and also covers when i want to take track shots.
I haven't really taken any shots with it yet sorry.

[rich83]

First thing we need to know is.... BUDGET?

[Jonboy72]

On a budget go for the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom AF Lens, I've got it and i'm very impressed, gets great reviews and the IS works really well! £152.95 on amazon at the mo!

J

[wigit]

Just got a 55-250 and impressed £147 next day delivery from buyacamera.co.uk

[Degudodger]

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[bodger00]

Thanks all. Having read some reviews they all seem to quote that if you have paid a fair amount for an slr then it would be false economy to go for the cheapest lens. This makes sense to me so I am looking at lens that are good value without exceeding the price of the camera. I don't want a white lens as they make you look like a walking target!

I don't mind too much about changing lenses as long as it the lens itself isn't too big/heavy to carry around.

[rich83]

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-canon-ef-70-300mm-f4-5-6-is-usm-lens/p1010309

Thats probably the best one... without going stupid price wise!

[bodger00]

I am looking at  the below lenses following your recommendations:
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens (390g)  - Approx £150

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens (630g) - Approx £350

Other than the obvious focal length/weight and price differences what else would I be getting for the extra £200?

[rich83]

Extra 50mm focal length and i think that the 70-300 is better glass that the 55-250!

[chungster]

i use the 70-300 on my nikon for all the motorsport photography i do. love it and great VFM.

Still want a new lens next year tho! 

[Top Cat]

I am saving for the 70-200  f/4.0 L IS USM. Well i say saving, but have got nowhere yet. 

[Degudodger]

TC,

I wouldn't worry too much about the IS, I have the non IS version and love it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/degudodger/4131059332/