Lens for 450D

[Hockeynut]

I've decided which camera I will get, but I wanted to decide on my lens too (aside form the kit on which comes with it.)

Assuming that the kit one will do me for most day-day encounters. I'm looking for one with more range too. I would like to take some action photos when I go watch the ice hockey. So that's usually about 10-20 metres away and pretty fast moving!

I was considering choosing the Canon 55-250 IS lens. but wanted to know if there are any other good alternatives I should consider instead. My budget for the lens should be no more than about £250 though.


Edit: Also, is 2nd hand a good option. Could I likely pick up a better lens for a bit less than my budget even?

Thanks,

David

 

[EviL Ras]

yeah, the Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM is £329. but gets good reviews. The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS is £185, but without the USM motor i think its classed as louder and slower to focus? The experienced people here will be able to comment!

I too want one of these lenses!

 

[33L]

if you can afford the 70-300 its meant to be a gem, downsides are a rotating barrel and that means it can spook things!

 

[Hockeynut]

What type of lens do I need for doing landscape things. I guess it'd help if I showed an example or 2 of the kind of thing I mean (hope my friend doesn't mind as they're his pics!) Like the kind of lens spec to do this....?

I won't put them all in display, I'll just link the pics, else my post will be very long and large!

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Thanks,

David

 

[33L]

the kit lens should be fine. if you want to go wider then there are the 2 most popular wide angle lenses

canon 10-22mm
Sigma 10-20mm

 

[jgs001]

The 55-250 is a great lens for the money. It pretty much lives on my camera, is relatively small and lightweight. The one downside, it's not USM and can be quite slow to focus.