New EF-S 55-250mm IS STM

http://www.dpreview.co​m …tm-kit-friendly-zoom-lens

To echo one of the comments there, why the plastic mount? Give it a nice STM motor, but skimp on the mount? If the image quality is the same or better than the older version, I would consider selling mine for a newer one. (even with the plastic mount)

because weight and cost is a big selling point for this lens and plastic is good enough.

Loved my 55-250mm when I had one. This looks pretty good too. Can't wait to see the results.

DreDaze wrote in post #16229279
http://www.dpreview.co​m …tm-kit-friendly-zoom-lens

looks sharper and better than the old 55-250IS. Probably going to cost more

Yawn...

Interesting - unlike the previous upgrade for this lens, which didn't change anything, this one appers to be a total remake, for 50$ more. Optical formula is completely different: 3 more elements, 2 more groups, rear focusing instead of front focusing (so front element doesn't rotate) FT MF in AF. MTF charts also look different - better overall at 55mm, mixed bug st 250mm (sharper at the center, softer in the mid-section).

Even though the non-L 70-300 can be purchased mint/used for under $300, this upgrade to the 55-250 STM may finally offer a tough choice for crop owners.

Those who own full frame and crop might still prefer the longer, better built full frame non-L 70-300 as a consumer/lightweight option for both cameras. Ditto as to the Tamron.

watt100 wrote in post #16229808
looks sharper and better than the old 55-250IS. Probably going to cost more

i think it said it would cost $350

Hogloff wrote in post #16229846
Yawn...

you don't have to respond to every thread you know...

DreDaze wrote in post #16230221
i think it said it would cost $350

you don't have to respond to every thread you know...

Ummm...I don't. Just to the ones that don't interest me.

I don't mind the plastic mount if it keeps costs down. It hasn't been an issue on the old 55-250 that I have. I've used my 55-250 quite a bit more than my 70-200 f/4 mainly due to it's better portability. I would love to upgrade to this one, but I'm not sure if the improvements are worth it.

I saw this in the product description: "With automatic panning detection" does the old one have this?

Hogloff wrote in post #16230259
Ummm...I don't. Just to the ones that don't interest me.

And the ones that bore you.....

Hogloff wrote in post #16230259
Ummm...I don't. Just to the ones that don't interest me.

And the ones that bore you.....

The old 55-250 had panning detection

At the risk of sounding like a total newb, why would a lens like this need an STM motor? Is anyone really going to be doing video at a 250mm focal length?

Kids sports- nature stuff- basically anything that moves and is farther away