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Telephoto/Zoom lens for Canon T3i

Started Jan 30, 2022 | Questions
kristjk New Member • Posts: 1
Telephoto/Zoom lens for Canon T3i
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I'm a slightly better than novice 35mm user. Just inherited a T3i and would like suggestions on a quality medium to long range telephoto/zoom lens that won't break the bank.

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Canon EOS 600D (EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5)
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Aoi Usagi Veteran Member • Posts: 3,221
Re: Telephoto/Zoom lens for Canon T3i
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Canon EF-S 55-250mm STM lens.

Digirame Forum Pro • Posts: 41,857
Re: Telephoto/Zoom lens for Canon T3i

1) Canon 55-250mm STM lens, used, mint condition, about $225 (USD)

2) Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens, new, about $1150 (USD).

There are other choices, but those are the two lenses I own and use (except that I have the G1 variety instead of the G2).  I started with the Canon 55-250mm lens and then upgraded to the Tamron telephoto lens for most of my wildlife photography.  It was well worth the money to save up for more focal length.  That's why I mention the second choice.  It depends on what breaks the bank; it was affordable for me since I saved up for it in about a two year period or so.  The Tamron telephoto lens mentioned is about the same price as a new Canon 90D DSLR camera...yes expensive...but within budget.

Sue Anne Rush
Sue Anne Rush Senior Member • Posts: 6,285
Re: Telephoto/Zoom lens for Canon T3i
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Hello...

I own several Len(s) - I would suggest the 70-1000 lens to go on your T3i  (I bought the T3i for my son many moons ago and he prefers to use the SD880.

and while you are at it - go for a nifty 50 mm  - and remember to buy a quality filter to protect your T3i.

You can also go to your local camera shop / staples/ Best Buy to see what you need too.

kristjk wrote:

I'm a slightly better than novice 35mm user. Just inherited a T3i and would like suggestions on a quality medium to long range telephoto/zoom lens that won't break the bank.

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tdbmd Senior Member • Posts: 1,547
Re: Telephoto/Zoom lens for Canon T3i
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I would agree with the recs for the EF-S 55-250 STM or for a bit more, the Canon EF 70-300 II NanoUSM

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