New Canon 55- 250 IS

I finally purchased my lens and I noticed a tiny spot inside inder the main glass and also it makes a bit of a clicking grinding noise when I have the image stabalization turned on. (the 18-55 IS does not) Would you be concerned with either? Since it is new I would like to replace it but it means another 2 hour drive to get a new one. Pics seem ok..can't see the spot but the pics don't seem as sharp as others on here using this lens.

i don't have this lens...but i'm guessing the noise is just the I.S. system...and if it were me, and the spot isn't showing up/affecting any of the pictures...i wouldn't take it back...as far as not being happy with your shots...the best idea is to post some examples* w/exif intact and many times people will be able to help you

I have attached 2 images the first one just resized for here; the second is after sharpening etc...I just think it should be better right from camera

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looks OOF to me. i can't see your exif data either.

resized no pp at all, straight out of camera
1/125 f/8.0 55mm iso100

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Exposure Time = 1/250"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 640
Focal Length = 250mm

Shows up for me.

Definitely OOF. Hopefully you were using MF and not AF.

jwcdds wrote in post #6081859

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"overnite"?
That's depressing.

Hehe. I didn't make the sign.

this is AF...thats what I mean

I'm taking it back for a replacement

MariaG wrote in post #6082532
I'm taking it back for a replacement

Good idea. When in doubt, and it's this expensive of a hobby, you best not take any chances.

Here is one I did this evening in my garden...took some suggestions such as not setting it to complete zoom and not using largest ap. Again the 1st is straight from camera and the second has PP.

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I didn't even see the bug outside.

Nice shots

This last photo you posted:

1/30s, f/5.6, iso400 @ 187mm.

That's still taken wide open at that zoom. Looks like you also used flash. Was this taken with IS On or Off?

This last photo looks better than the first you posted, but I still think the IQ (image quality) could be better from the 55-250 lens. That's just my opinion though.