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Best lens combination for $700?

Started Oct 24, 2015 | Discussions thread
Keith Z Leonard Veteran Member • Posts: 6,134
Re: Best lens combination for $700?

Charlienmr wrote:

I would put the used price difference for the 70-200 and 55-250 at more like $500 vs $200 , based on Canon refurb and B&H used. It's a little less on Amazon and on EBay closer to $200 and $400. On a crop body, it will be very hard to see any IQ difference, especially at F5.6. That said, the constant F4 is nice and the build quality is, as mentioned, quite a bit different. I picked the 55-250. The range, IS, and STM focus when used with my 70D made up my mind. I did borrow and shoot a 70-200 F4 before deciding. It was a close decision. Realistically, you can get the 55-250 and 10-18 STM lenses for the same price as a 70-200. If you like UWA, that's nice. Add in the 24 and/or 40 F2.8 STMs and off you go. All for about $700. OTOH, the 70-200 F4IS is noticeably better IQ, but then you're looking at a lot more money. Too rich for my amateur and retired camera budget. Maybe someday, but only if I decide to grab a FF body.

Yes, the 10-18 is a tough lens to pass over.  Very nice lens for the money.  If and when someone decides to go to a 35mm sensor camera you can always sell your EF-S gear.

 Keith Z Leonard's gear list:Keith Z Leonard's gear list
Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon EOS 400D +16 more
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