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Excellent Lens for the Price.

Started Dec 28, 2015 | User reviews thread
Michael Thomas Mitchell Forum Pro • Posts: 12,158
Re: Excellent Lens for the Price.

Eurotrax wrote:

Is there a noticeable difference in IQ between the older and newer 55-250mm lens?

Normally, I would not jump on the idea of replacing lenses too lightly. But, given both the cost of this lens and the level of improvements, it is certainly one that I can recommend. While I can't comment on the difference in IQ between the Mark II (2nd generation) and the STM (3rd generation), I wouldn't hesitate to say that the upgrade for IQ between the original and the STM might indeed be worth it. Add in the faster, silent focus and improved stabilization, and it's a worthy upgrade for almost any photographer.

I'll note, too, that the normal price for this lens is about $300, just like it's super-wide 10-18 EFS brother (a great pair, by the way). It's a bargain at that full retail price, too. That some of us picked up a refurb from Canon for only $109 after Thanksgiving still boggles my mind. (We also picked up a T5/18-55 kit for only $199. Again, a mind-boggling deal, especially when considering that virtually everywhere sells the same kit plus the really crappy non-stabilized 75-300 for $450.)

EFS lenses may not be L glass, but they have come a long way in both features and IQ over the past dozen years.

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