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Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped - pRICE cUBE - 07-24-2009
http://www.adorama.com/CA100300AFR.html?searchinfo=canon+refurbished
This model is a MUCH better deal than the 75-300 and 55-250mm lens. Well, minus the image stabilizer in the 55-250 but focuses much faster and quieter with the USM motor. The faster smoother focus is much better for action and moving subjects than the two lenses mentioned before.
Re: Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped - pRICE cUBE - 07-24-2009
Here is the 55-200mm $200 for those who cannot bear the though of no IS.
http://www.adorama.com/CA55250AFSR.html?searchinfo=canon+refurbished
Re: Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped - guod - 07-24-2009
how are your feelings of these lenses compared to Tamron's 18-270 VC or 28-300 VC ? (at least in comparable focal lengths)
I'm feeling the *need* for a new lens before heading on vacation next month.
Thanks,
Doug
Re: Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped - pRICE cUBE - 07-24-2009
guod wrote:
how are your feelings of these lenses compared to Tamron's 18-270 VC or 28-300 VC ? (at least in comparable focal lengths)
I'm feeling the *need* for a new lens before heading on vacation next month.
Thanks,
Doug
It comes down to 3 things mainly. The tamrons have VC which is optical stabilizer. Second thing would be cost. Third, a 18-270 would probably mean you won't need to change your lens much. Mash all 3 of those together and see where you get depending on your needs and budget.
Re: Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped - decay - 07-25-2009
pRICE cUBE wrote:
Here is the 55-200mm $200 for those who cannot bear the though of no IS.
http://www.adorama.com/CA55250AFSR.html?searchinfo=canon+refurbished
some user reviews:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=362&sort=7&cat=27&page=3
seems like the one i should get... outdoor swim meets in plenty of sun, etc. $200 is a decent price, probably the sweet spot for my budget.
Re: Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped - decay - 07-25-2009
pRICE cUBE wrote:
http://www.adorama.com/CA100300AFR.html?searchinfo=canon+refurbished
This model is a MUCH better deal than the 75-300 and 55-250mm lens. Well, minus the image stabilizer in the 55-250 but focuses much faster and quieter with the USM motor. The faster smoother focus is much better for action and moving subjects than the two lenses mentioned before.
user reviews:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=17&sort=7&cat=27&page=1
Re: Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped - pRICE cUBE - 07-25-2009
The 55-200 is pretty decent with the IS, I just prefer the USM focusing for action but the 55-250mm should keep up just fine.
Re: Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped - decay - 07-25-2009
I'm sort of torn between the two lenses.
the 100-300 is a bit heavier, and most reviews emphasize the softness as it approaches 300mm - which is what i'd likely be using it for, the long zoom.
and $50 difference is not insignificant for my family & me.
Re: Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped - pRICE cUBE - 07-25-2009
decay wrote:
I'm sort of torn between the two lenses.
the 100-300 is a bit heavier, and most reviews emphasize the softness as it approaches 300mm - which is what i'd likely be using it for, the long zoom.
and $50 difference is not insignificant for my family & me.
They all get soft at the long end. Image stabilizer is probably good to have if you aren't used to shooting that long.