Which Lense?

matthab

matthab

matthab

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Which Lens?

Hi Guys

I took my Canon 500D to the Renault World Series and only had a 15 - 55mm kit lens at the time. This was fine in the paddock and display area but when taking shots of the racing I was struggling.

I didnt have the budget to get a better lens then so I made do. My cusin how ever had a 55 - 250mm and that was a lot better.

I plan to take a lot of pictures of Model Kitcars and Motor racing (Just as a hobby not as a professional) which would be the best lens to get to cover both of these sports?

I was looking at the 55 - 250mm lens or the 70 - 300mm lens but stuck what to go for. Any help would be much appreciated.

Matt
 
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ooops sorry, typed this post out quickly at work.

I have a end limit of £300 but dont want to go over that unless it really worth it but simulary if theres a lense which is less but does the job that will be fine.
 
Well i was going to look on ebay but sadly this is blocked at work :(. Instead i had a quick look on Amazon and found the Canon EF 70-300 IS USM here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-70-30...m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=04YWD8DH2XWS3NZ2ZCH1

I also found the 55 - 250mm which I used on the day: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-55-250mm-Telephoto-Selected-Digital/dp/B000V9D5LG/ref=pd_cp_ce_1

Now apart from the increased zoom whats the main differences and why am I paying double for the 70 - 300mm. The 55 - 250mm ive been reading is nice choice as it continues off from the kit lens.

(As you can tell im still abit new to Photography at this level. But ive had some great results from the kit lens and im now hungry for more)
 
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p0ss3s3d said:
Trust me here that this is a better lens than either. If you can't afford it just go for the 55-250. But if you can ignore the 70-300, go straight for this stuff. It's top notch.
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Is that the one you mean:
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/22119/show.html

I will obvisoly look for one used just wanted to make sure Ive got the right one. I would love to get that lens as the reviews about it really recommend it.
 
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p0ss3s3d said:
70-200mm f/4 used should be about £330-£380ish depending on condition. You'll get fast AF and a good dollop of reach at a reasonably fast aperture. Then you can always 1.4x TC if you need more.
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Ive seen the 70-200mm with IS for almost double of the non IS one I was thinking of. Would I need IS (whats the plus/negatives)?

Most of my shots will be by hand shooting things as I go.
 
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