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BenJohnson
2nd of April 2009 (Thu), 20:00
Despite what numerous sources are telling me I'm thinking of switching from the
18-55 IS and 55-250 IS combo to the 18-200 IS. Does that mean I'm lazy? Yeah, probably :)

POTN Poll:
Replace 18-55 IS and 55-250 IS with 18-200 IS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=671770)

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/105509533

IMAGING QUALITY: The Canon 18-55 IS and 55-250 IS combo deliver BETTER OVERALL
imaging quality, from CENTER TO EDGE, than any of the superzooms.

http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1219/cat/11

On its own, it's a decent lens, but users considering replacing a kit 18-55mm IS lens with
this model should consider the 55-250mm IS if they're not adverse to switching lenses,
and have room for it in their bag. Between the two-lens combination there's as much and
more range covered, and the optical performance between the two lenses exceeds that
of the 18-200mm IS.

To be clear:

I ONLY want to TRADE my 18-55 IS and 55-250 IS combo, not buy the 18-200 IS outright.

I am willing to negotiate on the parameters of the trade!

Mk1Racer
3rd of April 2009 (Fri), 10:36
Well, your thread title says 'WTB'. And I'm not sure why you want an 18-200 when you already have a 70-200 f/2.8 IS??? If anything, I'd consider selling the 18-55 and the 55-250 and picking up a 17-55 f/2.8. Regardless, g/l w/ getting the lens you want.