Entry level zoom lens ?

+ another for the 55-250. Excellent value, terrific lens for the price. Hard to beat.

+1 for the 55-250 IS, best bang for the buck by far

I vote for the Canon 55-250IS for 200$ or the Tamron 70-300 VC for 450$, Or next would be the Canon 70-200 f4L for 550$ (amazing value for sharpness and build quality)

90blackcrx wrote in post #12539837
Explain please ? About to bust out the credit card after your explanation.

Canon currently has an instant rebate going on theis lens. That is why you can currently get it for $200.

Is this at every store, because best buy has it for $200 and I have a no interested credit card with them for 6 months.

It is a US-wide 100$ rebate, valid until June 18.

90blackcrx wrote in post #12539937
Is this at every store, because best buy has it for $200 and I have a no interested credit card with them for 6 months.

Yes it will be at every store.

Yeah I just took a glance, not bad at all. I've been searching around trying to find threads with this particular lens, like a thread just with pictures shot with this lens. Anyone by any chance have any good links ? Really leaning on purchasing this asap now

https://photography-on-the.net …t=459569&highli​ght=55-250

For 500$ your almost in the price range of the 200 2.8L

The 55-250 is about all you're going to get in that price range. I would recommend the Tamron SP 70-300 f/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD. It will run you about $400 after rebate. It's nicely built and has a metal mount and can take some great photographs. Here's some samples.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …ekphotography/5​720560671/

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You can pick up the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM for about $500 used. It's a very good lens.

for $200 55-250IS...if you had $500 you could get real close to a used sigma 50-500mm...no OS on it, but it's supposed to be a good lens...keh had a couple a few months ago under $600

Another thumbs up for the 55-250.

For $200, there is the Canon 55-250 IS and the older used Canon 70-210 f3.5-4.5 USM. For $500-ish you can also consider the Tamron 70-300 VC and Canon 70-300 IS USM. You might also get lucky on a 70-200 F4L used for near that price.