Canon 55-250 for sports?

[nooner]

Anyone have thoughts on using it for outdoor sports? On a 30D? Thanks.
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[ARShutterbug]

The 55-250 EF-S is not a good lens for sports.

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-55-250mm-f-4-5.6-IS-Lens-Review.aspx

You should consider the 300 f/4 lens for daytime sports.

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-300mm-f-4.0-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

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[raj_viji]

I use this lens with my 40D for outdoor shorts and we just have to learn to work with its limitations of non-USM. As much as I love to spend a thousand (which I don't have) for an L lens, I guess, this one does an OK job for $275.

Raj

 

[bush0023]

but I have used it for BIF and fast moving animals. You won't get 100% keepers due to the focus being slower, but even on my 350D I usually come away with a good number of keepers. It's hard to beat for $270, but if you spend more you could do better.

 

[ohcello]

I almost bought this lens, but decided to forego the IS for ringUSM and got an older 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 for under $200 in ebay.... (had to wait for it as there are not many for sale out there). I usually shoot in decent light so it was the right choice for me and with the 40D, I'm loving the blazing speed of the combo....

 

[mailman88]

Sunny days equals great pics with 55-250.. checkout link below...clear,sharp and fast target

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1019&message=28749290

 

[carlk]

It should a good lens under good daylights. Especially many ballparks have restriction of size of lens you can bring in. None of the L lenses will be permitted.

 

[valkerie]

this was taken yesterday ,at times it was overcast. shot @ 250mm .. I'm satisfied with the lense .. it was on my 40d .. I left the 30d home
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