Plane Spotting Lens (Canon)

MichaelAwkward

MichaelAwkward

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Hi all,

I'm looking for recommendations for a good telephoto lens to use for aviation photography. I've never done it before but Southampton Airport is around the corner.

I currently have a 100D, and my budget is as little as possible.

I've narrowed it down to the 70-300 IS USM or 55-250 IS STM, or something like the Tamron 70-300 Di VC... any thoughts?
 
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Yeah, that's what I thought. No IS either unless I pony up even more.

I've found the 55-250mm IS STM for little over £100, might give it a go rather than the Tamron at more than twice that. Reviews say it's optically decent (as good as the Canon 70-300 IS USM apparently), just doesn't have the build quality of the alternatives.
 
Food for thought, thanks guys.

I won't be using it exclusively for aviation, more just for dabbling as well as everything else teles are good for. Don't think I can justify an L lens yet so I'll take a punt on the 55-250 STM for £125. Also think it'd be better suited to the 100D body I have at the moment. A heavier L lens would look a bit silly :P
 
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So I just bought a used 70-200 F4 L (non-IS) off eBay for £339.99... the lens is in pretty good condition from the photos (although the hood is a bit worse for wear - hopefully this is a sign that it's been a good lens for someone who's now upgraded). I figured that it's better to spend the extra now rather than struggling to sell the 55-250 at some point in the future.
 
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On the 100D...

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:D:D

Really pleased with the condition, there isn't a mark on it. Everything works nicely so far as I can tell. The photography from the bay made it look a lot worse. From the code, it was made in Utsunomiya, Japan in August, 2004.
 
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