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First Shots with XC 50-230mm

Started Apr 16, 2021 | Photos thread
McWoodley
McWoodley Contributing Member • Posts: 647
Re: First Shots with XC 50-230mm

fujiian wrote:

guitarjeff wrote:

Good shots, they look fine to me. I love my 50-230 as well. This lens is one of the best deals in the photog world IMO. And it has ois at that price, truly a great deal for the money. I got mine years ago, brand new for like 150 dollars.

Thanks! Glad they look ok.

I agree – this thing is crazy good for the price. Park it at F8, point and shoot.

Of course it's slower than a 100-year-old tortoise. Of course it's not quite as sharp as a prime or Red badge at most apertures.

But my God – for what it costs, what more could you want from a lens??

Agreed.  I don’t even want to use the term bargain, it’s more like theft what you get for this lens.  I bought the MK I years ago for around $200 new grey market.  It’s been a solid performer.  Has also taken years of use.  I really like to use it as a “tele-macro” lens.  Nice bokeh and isolation.

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