Lens thread again.

[95 BB2]

I don't know anything about lenses.
I need a decent zoom lens for a trip im taking in a few months, something in the 300 range especially for scenery forests/rivers/landscapes.

Thanks guys.

[Michael.]

what camera and price range are you looking for would be a good start and help for us.

[SaturnTypeR]

If you have Canon -

Can go with the 70-300 IS L F2.8 ($$$)

Or maybe the sigma 70-300($$)

[Michael.]

just go looking on B&H Photo

[Mars_302]

If you shoot with canon

for starts there is the sigma 70-300 and tamron 70-300 both around 150. They are okay lenses and do their job. If you wanna step it up quit a bit theres the Canon 70-300 IS 4-5.6 for about $300, about $200 more will get the Image Stabilization version or you can get the 70-200 F4 L for about $500 as well. There is also Sigmas 28-300 which ive been reading shoots as better than nikons equivlant and shoot almost as good the canon L version and its about $400 I think?

[CEMAYHALL]

^ Those HAVE to be Internet prices!!!

I have the Canon 70-300 IS F4-5.6 lens and it was $649.99 from N. Tampa Photography...

If youre not in a "rush" to get the lens, I would definitely buy it off of the Internet!!! ~> Either way, its an excellent lens for the Price!

[Mars_302]

NTP is always list price on their stuff. Plus I think you bought the new updated version which I keep forgetting about

[CEMAYHALL]

NTP is always list price on their stuff. Plus I think you bought the new updated version which I keep forgetting about

Very True!!! I know Bob (on a Personal Level) that works there! On a side note, they are MORE than willing to go above and beyond "normal" customer service!!!

[Michael.]

Very True!!! I know Bob (on a Personal Level) that works there! On a side note, they are MORE than willing to go above and beyond "normal" customer service!!!

do they give happy endings or ZJ's? :lol: j/k

ive been trying to get a job there...

[CEMAYHALL]

do they give happy endings or ZJ's? :lol: j/k

ive been trying to get a job there...

I dont know! <~ I've never asked! :lmao:

[95 BB2]

Thanks guys, yeah I'm using a Canon XTi what are reputable websites to get the lenses from?

[.:Chris:.]

B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders (http://www.bhphotovideo.com)
Digital cameras, all other cameras and everything photographic from Adorama Camera (http://www.adorama.com)

There are others, but those are the main two. You won't find them much cheaper elsewhere. If you do try another site, research it on resellerratings.com first. If you don't, you'll regret it.

[95 BB2]

Thanks!

[on_ice]

I just bought a 18-250 3.5 Tamron, I will let you know how it goes!

[95 BB2]

What do you guys have to say about this one?
I know it's cheaper than the Tamron's mentioned above, but I've always been told to stick with Canon if I can.
I know the lens is refurbished and that's probably why it's cheaper, but what isn't refurbished now a days anyways?
8808A012AA Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5/5.6 II USM Autofocus Lightweight Compact Telephoto Zoom Lens - Refurbished By Canon USA (http://www.adorama.com/CA55200AF2R.html)

[95 BB2]

Nvm I read up on that lens I posted about, and it's not good.
But the
(http://www.adorama.com/CA100300AF.html?searchinfo=100-300&item_no=27) Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (http://www.adorama.com/CA100300AF.html?searchinfo=100-300&item_no=27) seems like a better alternative.

[Mars_302]

Tele Zoom (http://sigma4less.com/Catalog.aspx?CatID=41%3a70%3a73&MountID=167)

70-300 IS refurb for $499

[.:Chris:.]

I'm a bit weary of Sigma4Less. They sold me my 10-20mm and it ended up having less warranty than it should've. Ultimately I guess it hasn't mattered.

Everyone else I know has only good things to say about them though... :dunno:

[Mars_302]

I never bought from them directly, but my 70-200 I have came from them. It has the warranty card for 4 or 5 years with it.

[LightningToGo]

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!
I have a Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer for sale. It's in perfect condition. Comes with lens hood, UV lens filter, a circular polarizer, endcaps, owner’s manual and box. All for $250. It's about 2 months old.

http://www.q-tekhost.com/55-250.jpg
http://www.q-tekhost.com/box.jpg