EF-S 55-250 STM; worth the upgrade?
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Re: EF-S 55-250 STM; worth the upgrade?
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My 55-250 v1 is certainly old but it has been treated gently, much like most of my gear. No drops, bumps or scratches as far as I can recall. The buzzing/ticking sound from the IS was always there and it takes a little while to settle. The play in the barrel, while admittedly worse now, was also present when I first purchased it. On the AF front, there is absolutely no comparison.
Don't get me wrong, it's still a really great value lens at $150 new, $100 used but the STM version is better in every way. Whether the $200 extra outlay is worth it is a decision others will have to make.
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