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Zoom lens recommendation for Canon Rebel T2i

Started Sep 22, 2019 | Discussions thread
jvc1 Senior Member • Posts: 2,202
Re: Zoom lens recommendation for Canon Rebel T2i

RKwasi wrote:

I'm thinking I will recommend the 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS STM to my nephew.

The 70-300mm F/ 4.0-5.6 IS II USM would certainly be step up from that, but with the larger zoom range using a full frame lens on an APS-C body I think he might need a monopod/tripod to photograph his kids playing soccer.

All that might overwhelm and hinder his wanting to take photos, coming from the simple use of an iPhone.

The fact that the 70-300 is a FF lens is irrelevant regarding it's being used on an APS-C camera, hand holding it won't be a problem. That said if money is an issue, you can't go wrong with the 55-250.

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