finch13
Well-Known Member
I don't know what they wanted... go take a look when you buy the flash tonight! (If it's still there... it was on sunday around 6pm)
Photography Shoutbox
- Thread starter Dinzdale40
- Start date
I was right next door on Sunday at 5:55 PM (Chuck and Don's)!
The flash was gone
And the telezooms were the 75-300 and 55-200 (you were right). Both are garbage.
I wish I had ISO3200 and even 6400 for those situations
finch13
Well-Known Member
Ah that sucks... funny that you were nearby... you could of looked out the window and seen the Accord parked out front! hahaha
I walked out of the store with a leather case for my P&S and 8 AAA batteries for my flashlights... $20
I walked out of the store with a leather case for my P&S and 8 AAA batteries for my flashlights... $20
And the telezooms were the 75-300 and 55-200 (you were right). Both are garbage.
I wish I had ISO3200 and even 6400 for those situations
I feel you. I could get the right shutter speeds with my 50 f/1.8... at 1.8/2.2, but it wasn't enough reach. If I just had something with IS and 2.8, hmmm...
haha
Funny you mention the 55-200, as that's what I have lol. Picked it up for $50 a while back and it's great until you hit anything other than sunlight.
What about the 55-250? I was thinking of getting that, but I think that I'm just gonna save up for the 70-200 f/2.8 IS. Might as well go all out.
hiddengamer7
Well-Known Member
The 55-250 is by far the best lens for the money, it is on par with the nifty fifty in terms of image quality and overall value. It is tack sharp and the IS is a huge help, if you arent a professional, I would stay away from the 70-200 just because of its sheer size and cost of use. If you arent pushing that lens, it is definitely not worth owning. Other alternatives are the 70-200 f/4L IS which isnt quite as huge and heavy and a Sigma/Tamron/Tokina 70-200 F/2.8's, as they are all about the same size and have the similar image quality.
I completely agree on the value of the 55-250 IS. It is such a useful lens
(focal length and IS). Image quality is more than acceptable (one of the best
in the price class), and it's not to cumbersome to carry around for casual use.
Next step from there is the 70-200 f4, but (IMO) I'd skip the f4 IS and jump to
the f2.8 after that price bracket. Of course it depends on what you are shooting...
