DM Hatchling 8 posts Joined Feb 2008 Location: South West England More info | Mar 25, 2012 04:11 | #1 Hi , I have just bought a 550D and would like to get a telephoto lens. My budget is limited and I am considering either the EF S 55-250 IS, or the 75-300 mm non stabilised. Is the stabilisation worth it? I have a good tripod. Any advice please. Thanks. D M.
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Sirrith Cream of the Crop More info | Mar 25, 2012 04:13 | #2 Between those two lenses, its not stabilisation you need to concern yourself with. The 55-250 is better in every imaginable way. Get it. -Tom
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EmergencyExit Member 223 posts Joined Dec 2011 Location: Sentani, Indonesia More info | Mar 25, 2012 08:04 | #3 I second the 55-250. I have played around with both, and the 55-250 is noticeably better. In fact, I would even dis-recommend the 75-300. Its lack of IS is disappointing when it comes to the telephoto end, and the lack of a dedicated focus ring... Emergency Exit Pictures
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hillr5 Member 52 posts Joined Oct 2008 Location: ND More info | Mar 27, 2012 08:09 | #5 I had the canon 75-300 5-6 years ago and returned it the same day and got canons 70-300. It was a huge improvement but have sold it.
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thestone11 Goldmember  1,203 posts Joined May 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta More info | Mar 27, 2012 09:55 | #7 55-250 IS will be my pick. Do look into the 70-200mm f/4 L non IS, it is just a little more money~! Canon 5D MK II | Fuji X100 | Canon T2i | Canon 100mm macro f/2.8 | Canon 135L f/2 | Canon 50mm f/1.2 L | 17-40mm f/4 L | 24-70mm f/2.8 L | 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM |Canon 430EX II Flash X2 | Pocketwizard TT5 & TT1
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BrickR Cream of the Crop 5,935 posts Likes: 115 Joined Mar 2011 Location: Dallas TX More info | Mar 27, 2012 12:56 | #8 Tamron 70-300 VC if you can add a tad more money. 55-250 if you can't. My junk
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Mar 27, 2012 13:31 | #9 The 75-300 is a very poor lens. Get the 55-250, I get some incredible shots with mine. Cameras: 7D2, S100
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RalphIII Goldmember 1,352 posts Likes: 16 Joined Mar 2009 Location: Alabama More info | Mar 27, 2012 14:57 | #10 BrickR wrote in post #14163049  Tamron 70-300 VC if you can add a tad more money. 55-250 if you can't. I strongly second this and google for possible rebates/coupons! I have the Tamron 70-300mm and it is just a phenomenal lens. My copy must have been extra special because the sharpness and saturation blow me away at times. "SOUTHERN and SAVED!"
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ceegee Goldmember 2,335 posts Likes: 35 Joined Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec More info | Mar 27, 2012 15:39 | #11 55-250 is a terrific lens for the money. You won't be disappointed - get it. Gear: Canon R10, Canon RFS 18-150, Canon RF 100-400
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RPCrowe Cream of the Crop  More info | Mar 27, 2012 15:59 | #12 thestone11 wrote in post #14162063 55-250 IS will be my pick. Do look into the 70-200mm f/4 L non IS, it is just a little more money~! It's a LOT more money but, well worth it if you can afford it. See my images at http://rpcrowe.smugmug.com/
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