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My first telephoto lens, Thursday, 11 December 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		3.0
AF Speed		3.0
Value for Money		5.0

I just bought my first SLR and quickly realized that I needed a telephoto lens for the type of pictures I want to take. I didn't want to spend a large amount of money on a practice lens and the price for this one was perfect. It's a really decent lens for the price. A tripod is a must when using the maximum zoom (perhaps that is the case with all telephoto lenses?). So far, I've taken some really nice shots with this lens. Overall, I'm pleased with this purchase.

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Nice lens for the money, Saturday, 06 December 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.5
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

I don't understand people who give this lens a low-rating and compare it to other telephoto lenses that cost $3000 and up. There's no comparison at all. For under $200, its a quality item. Just be aware that its a $200 lens and you get what you pay for. The glass is clear and the action is firm and smooth. When attached to my XSi hanging around my neck, the lens doesn't slide out to full extension like other telephotos I've used -- thats what I mean when I say the action is firm. By smooth, I mean it doesn't hang up, stutter or slip mid-zoom. At 300mm, you will need a very steady hand or a tripod. Also, don't make the mistake of thinking this is a macro lens. You will not be able to focus on near objects with this lens. If you're an amateur or beginner and need some quality range on a shoestring, its worth a try. If you're like me and do alot of outdoors shooting and don't want to worry about banging up expensive glass, then this is a must-have. For $200, I'll take this lens anywhere with no fear of breaking an expensive accessory.

I'll try to post some objective pictures showing the range and quality of the lens. Most of the pictures I saw posted didn't really give a good idea of what to expect. Instead people posted pictures of their kitty-cats, kids or flowers, as if thats helpful in making a buying decision...

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Love it!, Wednesday, 01 October 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

I love, love, love this lens. It's a bit long so it's not ideal for a walk around lens...but MAN, oh man does it capture some amazing shots. I first tried it out on a windy day at the lake with my nieces and nephews and caught some absolutely amazing shots. The clarity of the images even at full zoom is incredible, and don't even get me started on the bokeh! It is just a wonderful lens...now if Canon would only make it a bit more squat, it would be perfect!!

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Great value....great lens!, Monday, 29 September 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		4.0

You can't beat the price. My dad bought the same lens about a year ago, and he paid almost twice the price! There was absolutely nothing wrong with this lens. It was identical to the one my dad bought at Best Buy. I highly recommend it!

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New Lens, Saturday, 27 September 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

A great lens for the money. I am shooting pictures of 2 sons competitive soccer games for their respective teams. Posting pictures on line for the teams. We are getting great reviews by all who see them. Great clarity on distant shots.

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For my new XSI, Saturday, 13 September 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		4.0

We were going on vacation to Florida and needed a new lens. Went to the only source we feel confidant in online shopping compared prices and made this purchase at an awesome price. We rec. it in a couple days as promised just in time for our trip. The product was new in original box and undamaged. Flawless. It was a great lense. Highly recommend it if you are not ready to make those HUGE investments on the other lenses. The only thing we had any trouble with is the lense fogging really bad going from inside to outside in the heat and humidity. I new it was not a weather sealed lense, so no surprise. I did miss a few good shots of some beautiful Dolphins but this was my fault for not putting the lense in a place to acclimate it to the weather conditions long enough before using it. Overall I give it a great review.

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You'll need a tripod for sure..., Sunday, 17 August 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.3
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		4.0

I am a novice and beginning to enjoy picture taking. This lens is a capable lens. It can capture some great images but in low light it requires a tripod since my hands are kind of shaky. For the money is is a great tool to have in your bag. If I were to do it over again I would have saved my money and gotten a lens that had image stabilization and maybe a faster aperture. Also this lens does allow me to capture images from a further distance. That way I don't have to get right into my 8ft boa's face to get some good close ups.

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1st timer, Tuesday, 12 August 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.5
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		4.0

For a very reasonable price you get pretty good quality. not bad for a novice like me.I suppose if I was a pro this would not be good enough but the lens is as good as this user is and I have enjoyed the pictures I have taken with it.

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Canon EF 75-300 III USM, Tuesday, 29 July 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		3.8
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		3.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		3.0

I was between this lens and the IS (image stabilization) model. For the price I tried this model, as I have gone this far, about 40 years, with out IS. I am very pleased with the overall quality. In full sun I have hand held it at about 250mm, with great results. Otherwise I'll use a tripod. No big deal. I use the lens on a Rebel XTi and find the balance to be very pleasing. Shooting wild life in lower light conditions, it would be nice to have another f stop, but now you are talking a lot more money.

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Canon EF 75-300 lens, Wednesday, 09 July 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		4.0

Great lens. Very smooth manual focus and zoom, and autofcous is seemless. Well worth the money.

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It is what you pay for. , Saturday, 21 June 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		3.3
Sharpness		2.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		3.0

If you are looking for a lens with this sort of focal length, it is going to be your cheapest option. It focuses slow. Really really slow. I have the 5D with the 24-105L, and it is almost painful to switch between the two. If you are trying to shoot a kids soccer game in broad daylight this will suit you fine. If you are taking pictures of your dog on a Sunday afternoon. This is not a focal length I use a lot, so it suits me fine. If you are serious about sport or wild life photography, you aren't going to buy this anyway. I would suggest saving your pennies and buying the 70-200 f/4L for just over $500. Kinda wish I had done that, but I had already dropped enough on the 5D.

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Pleased so far, Monday, 09 June 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.5
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		5.0

So far I am pleased with the lens I purchased. I bought it used but it came to me like brand new. Although I have only taken one roll of film with it, and still learning to use it I am pleased with the quality and detail of the pictures.

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Not really a very good lens, Monday, 09 June 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		2.3
Sharpness		3.0
Build Quality		2.0
AF Speed		2.0
Value for Money		2.0

This lens is inexpensive, and it shows in terms of poor image quality, among other things. Unless you simply cannot afford something better, I would stay away from this one. I had it for a very short period of time before I got rid of it. Then again, at the price it is being offered, one cannot have too much grounds for complaint.

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Not sharp, Slow aperture and Slow focus, Friday, 30 May 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		2.0
Sharpness		2.0
Build Quality		1.0
AF Speed		2.0
Value for Money		3.0

This lens might be okay for beginners, but if you are into any quality photography
GET THE CANON 70-200 L (f/2.8 or f/4 with or without IS)

CONS
-Slow aperture
-Not sharp enough
-Not an L
-Paint is chipping off

PROS
- Cheep, (but not worth it unless you don't care for quality)

My recommendation... Buy a Canon 70-200 L instead (even the f/4 will blow this lens away)

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nice images - zoom ring could be smoother, Tuesday, 27 May 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		3.5
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		3.0
Value for Money		3.0

price is right - zoom has a bit of a sticky drag. this ain't your old metal fd lens, but for a consumer lens with a consumer camera, it works just fine. i would buy it again over a higher priced lens - no other discernable flaws.

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