Is this a Decent Lens?

I am hoping for a Canon EOS 400D
 
There are a few reviews around for it, here and here. It's not looking too good though:

Probably the worse lens produced ever by Canon is EF 90-300 f/4.5-5.6 USM Lens
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I'm there'll be people who can give first hand advice though!

Chris
 
Don't know anything about that lens specifically, and can't seem to find too much by way of reviews of it - probably in part down to it's age. It does seem to be a good price in comparison with other places, however I would guess that there are better options out there. I am a firm fan of the Canon 55-250mm IS, which can be had for only a little more if you search round, although stocks do appear to be limited (due to popularity, I assume). For a beginners lens, I have found it not only relatively foolproof, but cracking value for money. The 'IS' implementation is a god-send, unless you intend to use a tripod all the time.

www.camerapricebuster.co.uk is a good place to start for pricing; there's also Kerso and Honk Kong (Digital Rev and OneStop Digital) to consider, but appreciate that's a bit more effort than your local Argos! ;)
 
Another vote for the 55-250 IS, although as I only have that and the kit lens, my opinion might be a little biased :D .

There's stock to be had here It's not necessarily the out and out cheapest, but it's pretty good.
 
Trev Rich said:
You would be better off going for the Sigma 70mm - 300mm DG
about £89
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Oooh that one sounds quite good. I didn't know you could put Sigma lenses on Canon bodies! What other lenses can be used on Canon? Pentax? Nikon?
 
Flash said:
What other lenses can be used on Canon? Pentax? Nikon?
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If you read the description on the 3rd party lenses, it'll say "Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 (Canon AF)". So just read the description and you'll be fine!

Chris

Edit: Here's a link to the jessops site!
 
Ok cheers ;)
 
Sigma 70-300mm APO available for £115 here
 
Trev Rich said:
You would be better off going for the Sigma 70mm - 300mm DG
about £89
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rgrebby said:
I would have to agree the sigma 70-300 APO lens is a good starting telephoto lens
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Those are 2 different lenses!!!

Get a Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro. It's a great lens for the price, one of the best budget telephoto zooms. I have one and if you check out my website and look at the sports photos they are almost all with that lens.

Forget that Canon lens though - it was released for a film body.

Look at http://www.camerapricebuster.com/ for the latest good prices.
 
michaelgreen78 said:
Those are 2 different lenses!!!

Get a Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro. It's a great lens for the price, one of the best budget telephoto zooms. I have one and if you check out my website and look at the sports photos they are almost all with that lens.

Forget that Canon lens though - it was released for a film body.

Look at http://www.camerapricebuster.com/ for the latest good prices.
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Ok cheers ;)
 
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