Spike44 Goldmember 2,155 posts Likes: 3 Joined Dec 2007 More info | Jun 07, 2011 09:29 | #1 I have the Sigma lens presently but have had concerns about IQ at anything over 150mm. I will be using it for shooting wildlife.
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dfbovey Goldmember 1,602 posts Likes: 13 Joined Mar 2011 More info | Jun 07, 2011 09:42 | #2 I've never used the Sigma, but I am very happy with what I get out of the 55-250 Canon, especially for the price. I do find myself wanting more range though, which is why I'm considering a Sigma 150-500 to couple with the 55-250 for wildlife shots. Flickr
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GregoryF Goldmember  2,336 posts Likes: 13 Joined Jul 2010 Location: Bella Vista, AR More info | Jun 07, 2011 11:44 | #3 Yes you will definetely find the Canon 55-250 is much better than the Sigma at all common focal lengths. Right now is a good time to purchase the Canon. $100 off. Your 18-55 and 55-250 match up very well. 6D, 5D, 7Dii, Eos R and too many lenses, flashes and aux. gear to list!
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Jun 07, 2011 11:46 | #4 Spike44 wrote in post #12551206  I have the Sigma lens presently but have had concerns about IQ at anything over 150mm. I will be using it for shooting wildlife. I was wondering if the Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS would be a better replacement at $230 (sell the Sigma used). I also have the Canon 18-55 IS Any help appreciated. Like every lens, a good copy is a good copy. I have owned the 55-250 twice. Yes, fully extended and it is not that sharp. That's what I have pp programs for. A sharpening filter click and you never know the difference.
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watt100 Cream of the Crop 14,021 posts Likes: 34 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Jun 07, 2011 12:39 | #5 HoosierJoe wrote in post #12551888 Like every lens, a good copy is a good copy. I have owned the 55-250 twice. Yes, fully extended and it is not that sharp. That's what I have pp programs for. A sharpening filter click and you never know the difference. I looked and looked at every possible long telephoto. I could have spent much more and probably gotten a better lens. But for the $179 at crutchfield's, I couldn't pass up the 55-250. right, at $179 the 55-250IS is unbeatable 
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dream5hift Hatchling 7 posts Joined May 2011 More info | Jun 07, 2011 14:50 | #6 How you get $179 from crutchfield? Is there a coupon?
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Jun 07, 2011 16:01 | #7 Thanks so much for all the help - think I will go for it (the photo above is amazing BTW)..$199A, $236.95 Canadian includes shipping and duties.
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watt100 Cream of the Crop 14,021 posts Likes: 34 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Jun 08, 2011 05:31 | #8 Spike44 wrote in post #12553405 Thanks so much for all the help - think I will go for it (the photo above is amazing BTW)..$199A, $236.95 Canadian includes shipping and duties. you won't be disappointed
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