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Nifty two fifty. Likely the best value tele zoom lens by any manufacturer

Started Feb 14, 2016 | User reviews thread
kevindar
OP kevindar Veteran Member • Posts: 4,625
Re: Nifty two fifty. Likely the best value tele zoom lens by any manufacturer
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Buchanan wrote:

Very nice shots. Now you've got me second guessing whether to take my 70D with 100-400 v1 on my upcoming Costa Rica trip or instead go light with my SL1 and 55-250. Still leaning to the former as likely will need all the reach I can get.

thanks. dont get me wrong. the 100-400L is a better lens.  I think the 55-250 has a closer focus distance and greater over all magnification.  its a lot smaller and lighter.

Of course there is no substitute for reach.  400 is a fair bit more reach than 250.

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