Help with new lens

TriedandTested · 23 Nov 2017 at 09:22

We have a Canon EOS 1300D DSLR Camera with EF-S18-55 DC III F3.5-5.6 Lens - which has been a great starting point but the lens is limiting (having to be close to subjects to get decent shots).

Can you recommend a lens that would allow us to take pictures from further away (up to 15/20m) and be able to zoom and capture great shots? I don't understand a lot of the jargon used in lenses!

I've seen the 'Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Lens' for about £100 - would this be the one for the job?

rodders · 26 Nov 2017 at 07:26

You can Google different zoom lengths comparisons of the same pic.

300mm zoom will get you very close!

Caracus2k · 26 Nov 2017 at 21:09

If you are shooting handheld you will likely benefit from some image stabilisation. I would recommend the Canon EF-S Telephoto Zoom Lens EF-S - 55-250mm - F/4 - 5.6. Will blow your budget out of the water a bit if you buy new but you may get frustrated trying to use a telephoto lens without IS...

You can pick them up used for circa £100...........

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 26 Nov 2017 at 22:34

Caracus2k said:
If you are shooting handheld you will likely benefit from some image stabilisation. I would recommend the Canon EF-S Telephoto Zoom Lens EF-S - 55-250mm - F/4 - 5.6. Will blow your budget out of the water a bit if you buy new but you may get frustrated trying to use a telephoto lens without IS...

You can pick them up used for circa £100...........

A few here for £129 from MPB:

https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/search/?www-product-search=55-250mm&www-department=all

Jono · 27 Nov 2017 at 14:08

That canon lens is awful. (75-300) I wouldn't wipe my dog's arse with it.

It's not even remotely sharp, and is just generally nasty.

Armageus · 27 Nov 2017 at 14:18

Jono said:
That canon lens is awful. (75-300) I wouldn't wipe my dog's arse with it.

It's not even remotely sharp, and is just generally nasty.

Helpful?

What would you suggest as an alternative given OPs budget?

Jono · 27 Nov 2017 at 14:36

I'd look for a second hand Tamron 70-300 Di VC USD and add another £50 or so to the budget. Won't regret it.

TriedandTested · 27 Nov 2017 at 18:24

Thanks for all your help. I wasn't maxing out at £100, just that's one i had found.

Caracus2k said:
If you are shooting handheld you will likely benefit from some image stabilisation. I would recommend the Canon EF-S Telephoto Zoom Lens EF-S - 55-250mm - F/4 - 5.6. Will blow your budget out of the water a bit if you buy new but you may get frustrated trying to use a telephoto lens without IS...

You can pick them up used for circa £100...........

This one new looks ideal. The IS sounds like a definite requirement as it will be hand-held most of the time.

Thanks again. Ill check out that Tamron one as well. Cheers.

mid_gen · 27 Nov 2017 at 19:33

The Canon 55-250 IS is a decent lens in that price range, had one many moons ago. You can find plenty on MPB.

Luke · 4 Dec 2017 at 09:19

Jono said:
I'd look for a second hand Tamron 70-300 Di VC USD and add another £50 or so to the budget. Won't regret it.

I've had this lens and for the money it was great!