Been Offered A Canon EF F4.5-5.6 55-200mm Mark 2

[snoop69]

Hi all,

Ive been offered a Canon EF F4.5-5.6 55-200mm Mark 2 telephoto zoom lens
for £70.

It is boxed & in as new condition.

Is this a good lens to have at that price & would it fit my newly purchased
Canon 450d?

Thanks in advance.

[snoop69]

Just been advised that it comes with a stock 18 - 55 as fitted to the 450 or
i can have it for £60 on its own.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

The 55-250 is the new daddy ;)

[snoop69]

The 55-250 is the new daddy ;)

Im sure it is but i havent got nearly £200 :lol:

So is £70 for 2 lenses posted a good deal?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Im sure it is but i havent got nearly £200 :lol:

So is £70 for 2 lenses posted a good deal?

Depends if the lenses are any good, and £70 for the two would lead me to suspect not.

The 55-250 is a very usable lens in a proper pro capacity, it's not just a hobby lens. You've got £70 now, save it.

Have patience young grasshopper, next month you'll have £140 and you're almost there.

Paired with the 450D the lens is a proper moneymaker. 1 days work = 1 lens ;)

[Scud]

If the 18-55 came with the 450d then that would be a IS model wouldnt it ?

[snoop69]

The 55-250 is a very usable lens in a proper pro capacity, it's not just a hobby lens. You've got £70 now, save it.

Have patience young grasshopper, next month you'll have £140 and you're almost there.


I hear what you are saying but i dont want to miss out on a bargain :D

If the 18-55 came with the 450d then that would be a IS model wouldnt it ?

Could you explain what you mean by IS model please - me a newbie ;)

Heres a pic of the lens.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g126/snoop69/Photo%20Album/CRW_0612.jpg