Best lens combination for $700?

Mark1t wrote:

Keith Z Leonard wrote:

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.

Isn't it like crappy at 10mm on the edges?

Scores the same on the edge at 10mm f5.6 as the 10-22, and it's a 300$ ultra wide lens!  Hard to complain about that...well, ok, it's the internet, so people will complain about everything, but it's pretty respectable for the price!