I have a Canon EOS Rebel SL1. Which telephoto zoom makes sense? Canon EF-S 55-250 IS STM or the EF-S 55-250 IS II. Worth price difference?
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I have no experience with the IS II lens. I have only used the STM lenses. As far as I know, the only improvement in the STM lens over the IS II lens is silent focusing. It's only useful for making videos. If you are going to use this lens for filming, I would definitely say buy the STM lens. If not, I would consider the IS II if any other specifications do not differ.
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I had both! The STM is the superior of the two IMHO for three reasons - sharper (clearer pictures) in general, silent focusing for video and a nice focal length as a follow on from the 18-55 kit lens.I tend to pixel peep to a certain degree, so the STM is the one in my bag. It is a bit unwieldy on the SL1, but manageable! Very useful.
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I have the STM. I can't speak for the glass or picture quality comparison, but the STM is almost silent. No motor-whirring when focusing. A HUGE plus for video. Focus is also quite fast. If you are planning on using this at all for video, hands-down the STM wins. If just for photo, I really can't speak to comparison. I did however own the EF 75-300 and compared the two side-by-side. The picture quality on the 55-250 STM is vastly superior.
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I just purchased the 18-135 IS STM directly through Canon.com and paid $549 USD. The lens arrived in 2 days. I don't think Canon has released the lens to 3rd party merchants. If you're impatient like me, go to Canon.com and get your 18-135 there. I cancelled my order with Amazon.
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So now I am wondering just what I am missing with regards to buying this lens for use on a DSLR like the Canon EOS 5D versus the much more expensive "EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM for EOS SLR"???
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just found this on the press release vailabilityThe EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR camera will be available at the end of June for an estimated retail price of $849.99 for the body alone; $949.99 bundled with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens kit and a Movie Kit bundle for $1199.00 with the new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.The new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens and the new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM will also be available separately at the end of June at an estimated retail price of $199.99 and $549.99 respectively.
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EF 28-80mm I use for Canon 10D & EOS M and try my friend's EOS T3i, it work,so SL1 should be fine, but what you pay and what you get, don't expect it will have very sharp image.
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I also have the canon 55-250mm and was shopping for a Kenko Teleconverter. Am I understanding correctly, that if I don't mind manually focusing, it still might work?
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The EOS Rebel SL1 camera uses EF and EF-S compatible lenses. The front threading (designed for filters) is industry standard.
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My recommendation would be the 50mm 1.8. Good standard focal length (although closer to 75mm with the smaller sensor). It is under $100.00 new. Short depth of field, great for portraits. Every Canon owner should have this lens. No zoom mind you, so it requires a little more work to get the shot you want. This lens is good, fast, and cheap.
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kcidybom is absolutely correct. I have only one thing to addWhile Canon brand lenses are relatively quiet when focusing, you may hear it focusing when taking videos with your SL1. Canon is bringing out a new line of "STM" lenses that are supposed to be designed to focus more quietly, therefore no added 'noises' to videos. Canon SL1 kits may include a new "STM" lense or might include other older Canon lenses like the EF28-135mm f3.5-5.6. Canon SL1 kits are available with EF-S 18-55mm IS STM , 3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens, or both STM lenses.That said, the EF28-135mm f3.5-5.6 is still a very good choice for any EOS Rebel. kcidybom is absolutely correct. I have only one thing to addWhile Canon brand lenses are relatively quiet when focusing, you may hear it focusing when taking videos with your SL1. Canon is bringing out a new line of "STM" lenses that are supposed to be designed to focus more quietly, therefore no added 'noises' to videos. Canon SL1 kits may include a new "STM" lense or might include other older Canon lenses like the EF28-135mm f3.5-5.6. Canon SL1 kits are available with EF-S 18-55mm IS STM , 3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens, or both STM lenses.That... » Read More kcidybom is absolutely correct. I have only one thing to addWhile Canon brand lenses are relatively quiet when focusing, you may hear it focusing when taking videos with your SL1. Canon is bringing out a new line of "STM" lenses that are supposed to be designed to focus more quietly, therefore no added 'noises' to videos. Canon SL1 kits may include a new "STM" lense or might include other older Canon lenses like the EF28-135mm f3.5-5.6. Canon SL1 kits are available with EF-S 18-55mm IS STM , 3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens, or both STM lenses.That said, the EF28-135mm f3.5-5.6 is still a very good choice for any EOS Rebel. « Show Less
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Thank you for your interest in our package deals! We do have available the Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera & EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens, as well as the Canon EF-S 55-250mm in both IS USM and IS II versions. For further assistance on available kits, or kit customization, please contact our sales department at 800-991-3350 EST.
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Greetings Georgina,Thank you for your interests in our item , and for contacting us regarding your concerns.We are pleased to inform you that the lens included in the kit is the original canon 18-55 StM Lens.As always, your satisfaction is our ultimate goal and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again.Best Regards,LindaCustomer Service TeamSuperFinds
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I have been going back and forth with the same question. I have read all the reviews and opinions I can find on both. After going to the local store and playing with the TZ5 and the 100 (since the 110 is not out yet) I did not find many major difference from the point of view of a novice user. The two main difference I noted were 1) the TZ5 is more compact and I really liked that, however 2) when I zoomed in with the canon on a small sign the image was crystal clear, when I did the same with the TZ% the same sign was very blurry, not even close to readable. This decided it for me. I went with canon.
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For under $200, I like Tom's suggestion of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. Its pretty good for the money - about $155 new - and offers image stabilization to help avoid camera shake blur.
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Very good camera although the 75-300mm is an older lens design and not a very highly rated one. This lens also doesn't include IS image stabilization which is especially useful for telephoto lenses which are more susceptible to camera shake blurring. The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom is a better lens which includes optical image stabilization and is currently being offered with an instant $100 rebate on Amazon if you purchase it at the same time as an Xsi.
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I agree with this wholeheartedly. The difference could pay for the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS - A quick lens is very versatile.
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The new STM lens is an inch shorter and adds a zoom lock and instant manual-focus override to the older 18-135mm EF-S IS lens, however manual focus is electronic. The focus ring isn't connected to anything, and there is a tiny time delay between when you move the ring and the lens moving. Another huge improvement from the older 18-135mm EF-S IS is that the zoom range from 24mm to 18mm has been spread-out on the zoom ring, so it's much easier to set precise wide-angle framing. On the old lens, it was very cramped at the wide end.
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If you are not interested in video, the Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens is actually the better choice.