Canon 100-300mm USM faster focusing refurb lens $250 shipped

[pRICE cUBE]

http://www.adorama.com/CA100300AFR.html?...efurbished

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.

[pRICE cUBE]

Here is the 55-200mm $200 for those who cannot bear the though of no IS.
http://www.adorama.com/CA55250AFSR.html?...efurbished

[guod]

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

[pRICE cUBE]

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.

[decay]

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?...efurbished

some user reviews:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showp...roduct=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.

[decay]

pRICE cUBE wrote:
http://www.adorama.com/CA100300AFR.html?...efurbished

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/showp...product=17&sort=7&cat=27&page=1

[pRICE cUBE]

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.

[decay]

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.

[pRICE cUBE]

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.