Which 70-210 lens for Canon EOS ?

[rm]

Hi,

 

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Can anyone tell me which lens 70-210mm to buy for my Canon Rebel 2000? I am just beginner so don't know much about lens but would like to get a reasonable priced one.

 

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Currently, i am looking at:

1) Vivitar series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4

2) Canon EF USM III 75-300 f/4.5-5.6

 

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Any thoughts?

[isaac sibson]

If you're not desperate to have the range beyond 200/210mm, look out

for a second-hand Canon 70-210 F3.5-4.5 USM. This lens has a

reputation for being very good optically (for a consumer lens), and

with ring USM, it will handle better than the other two lenses you

mention.

[chi_kot]

I own a Canon EF 70-210/3.5-4.5 and a Canon EF 70-200/2.8L

The 70-210 is very good for a consumer lens, but compare to the 70-

200/2.8L there is no comparison. The L version is wide open sharper

and contrastier than non-L stopped down at f8.

 

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I do recommend the cheaper 70-200/4.0L, optically almost the same as

2.8L and much cheaper. You will never regred buying this one.

 

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Blord

[joe_cap1]

I agree with Isaac the 70-210usm is very well made, compact, and will

assure you a good resale value down the road. The suggestion that you

should buy a $900 L series 70-200 for your first $200 Canon rebel is

just plain silly. good luck

[daveb]

I picked up an older 70-210 Canon a couple years ago for $175 and

like it alot. Noothing to compare it to though as far as focus speed

goes. It is on my camera 80% of the time. Am looking for a fast 50mm

now.