Feedback in the lens please

I recently purchased my new Canon Rebel XSi camera. I am still VERY new to the SLR world. My question... is this lens worth having for a newbie like myself?

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens


The retailer that I purchased my camera from is now offering this lens in the package that I purchased last week. I was unsure if I should check and see if they would honor this with my package.

Thanks,
Scott

Get the 55-250, it's far better

Take a look at this thread...sample images from that lens.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=182510

Decide for yourself if you think the images are worth the extra money.

It's probably worst lens I've had to deal with. Worse than the kit lens (18-55 non-IS).

If you must get this lens at least get the USM version. The 70-300 replacements are far superior.

The 55-250 IS is way ahead in the game AND it complements your 18-55 IS very nicely.

But if your budget is no more than a hundred bucks, I have the 75-300 for sale.

Sorry for the shameless plug, but even crappy lenses must sell, once in a while.

Being that I am so new and all, I think I am going to go ahead and spend the $40ish difference and purchase this lens. I believe for someone starting out in SLR that is on somewhat of a budget, this would be a good investment of $40 bucks. Thanks for the information though guy's.

Scott

jdlloyd67 wrote in post #5732400
Take a look at this thread...sample images from that lens.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=182510

Decide for yourself if you think the images are worth the extra money.

I think these images prove, yet again, that it's NOT the lens or camera that take good photographs.

ScottS4UofA wrote in post #5732484
Being that I am so new and all, I think I am going to go ahead and spend the $40ish difference and purchase this lens. I believe for someone starting out in SLR that is on somewhat of a budget, this would be a good investment of $40 bucks. Thanks for the information though guy's.

Scott

40 bucks!!! That's great!!! Go for it!!! You can put it up for sale here on POTN, AFTER mine has sold!!!

Thanks a lot for all the great advise guy's. I decided not to get the additional lens that I first talked about which was the 75-300mm. I went ahead and bit the bullet and purchased this one last night instead Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S USM LENS. It should be here on Friday of this week, so I can hardly wait.