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Lens recommendation for Canon xxxD

Started Apr 20, 2012 | Discussions thread
OP fkbr Junior Member • Posts: 25
Re: Lens recommendation for Canon xxxD

Thanks to everybody. I see: most common advice is keep 18-55 IS “kit” lens and add the 55-250 one. My problem is, I as I mentioned, plastic filter thread in my lens got damaged. It’s not a huge sacrifice for me to NOT use a filter, so for me this advice is: upgrade body first, then think about lens. OK. But if I still want to replace the lens, two more questions:

1) Is Canon 18-135 IS ok? I saw partly negative reviews, so my question is: near the shortest focal length (18 mm) – are images of less quality than those of the kit lens?

2) Does it make sense to look for used USM lens? I saw 17-55 USM on eBay for less than $300, but I never bought such expensive thing on eBay. May there be hidden defects that are results of usage and show up later?

Once again sorry if my lens-related questions (especially last one) are off-topic for this non-lens forum.

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