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28-105 vs new 55-250

Started Jun 16, 2014 | Discussions thread
Mark B.
Mark B. Forum Pro • Posts: 29,756
Re: 28-105 vs new 55-250

JavaM wrote:

Hi folks,

I have an 28-105mm 3.5 - 4.5 USM lens. I am thinking of replacing this lens with a 55 - 250mm 4-5.6 IS STM. Is it worth the upgrade. 2 Big difference I notice is, one I have is EF EOS. The lens i am considering is EF-S EOS. So cant use it on my film body.

The new lens is one stop slower.

But lens seem to be better in terms of sharpness.

Can anybody who has used both lenses chime in?

Java.

The 28-105 is an old design.  I had it with my EOS A2, but it had noticeable softness on my digital SLR bodies.  I dumped it a long time ago.

That said, however, the 55-250 has a different range than the 28-105, though it will be far better.  You
should look for something to cover the wide end as well.

Mark

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