This is a great lens for someone on a budget. It has lived up to my expectations. The focusing motor is a bit loud. Overall I would buy this lends again.
By tmh
from atlanta, ga
About Me Casual Photographer
10/17/2010
great zoom.
5.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Consistent Output
Lightweight
CONS
BEST USES
Comments:
The zoom works really nicely. lightweight, easy to swap out. takes outstanding pictures.
By Miguel's Views of Nature
from Oakland, OR
About Me Photo Enthusiast
7/11/2010
70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO Telephoto
5.0
PROS
Lightweight
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Easily Interchangeable
CONS
Slow Apperture
BEST USES
Sports/Action
Wildlife Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
Taking photos wildlife and landscape
By Photo lover
from Minnesota
About Me Photo Enthusiast
7/08/2010
Great for the price!
4.0
PROS
Consistent Output
Easily Interchangeable
Lightweight
CONS
BEST USES
Weddings/Events
Sports/Action
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
I've only had my Canon Rebel for about 2 months and this was one of my first lenses. It's great for the money...it's easy to capture my 2 year old when she's on the move and from far away so I don't always have the camera in her face. I would recommend this lens for someone who is starting out and wants practice.
By Red
from California
About Me Photo Enthusiast
7/04/2010
More than I expected
5.0
PROS
Nice Bokeh
Strong Construction
Rugged
CONS
Slow Focus
Heavy
Poor in Low Light
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Macro Photography
Wildlife Photos
Comments:
I was hesitant to purchase a lens outside of Canon, so this lens is my first 'outsider' and I am glad I bought it (with a good deal). I use this lens to take outdoors/wildlife photos and so far I have not been disappointed. I have been able to obtain incredible macro photos that simply look stunning. However, there are some downsides to the lens, it does not perform top notch in low light conditions. The internal flash from my Canon Rebel XSi is not enough to capture photos with this lens (external flash needed). Also, the lens has manageable weight to it. And, I have found it is slow to focus. Overall, I like this lens, it has done what I needed it to do. That being said, it is what you pay for.
By Praps
from MI
About Me Casual Photographer
2/02/2010
(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)
Photos really crisp and amzing quality
4.0
PROS
Sharp Focus
CONS
Heavy
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
First on the cons, lens is heavy and requires a Tripod for sure. On the pros, picture quality is excellent, very crisp pictures..
By Snookie
from Orange, Texas
About Me Photo Enthusiast
12/26/2009
great product
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Quick Focus
Rugged
Sharp Focus
CONS
BEST USES
Wildlife Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
great product for the price
By turntablesteve
from fort wayne, IN
About Me Semi-Professional
11/15/2009
great zoom for the money
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Durable
Rugged
Lightweight
Consistent Output
CONS
BEST USES
Wildlife
General Use
Comments:
I purchased this product knowing it was not the best zoom in the world,but it has the most value of any zoom in it price range buy fare.Good close focus ability,Light,Excellent optical performance for price.
By JimO
from Colonia, NJ
About Me Professional
10/26/2009
Great Value
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Durable
Consistent Output
Lightweight
CONS
Slow Focus
BEST USES
Landscape Photography
General Use
Comments:
Purchased this as a backup and light-weight alternative to my Canon 7-200 IS USM lense. Used it on 2 outdoor photo sessions. Worked fine; images were reasonably sharp. Just need to use common sense that at higher millimeter exposures (200-300), image stablization requires a very fast shutter speed (over 200) and/or a tripod. For the money, it great!
By Dani
from Freetown, MA
About Me Casual user
9/30/2009
"I would buy this again in a heartbeat!"
5.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Consistent Output
Quick Focus
Sharp Focus
Rugged
Strong Construction
Durable
Lightweight
CONS
BEST USES
General Use
Upgrade
Comments:
I used the lens for a wedding and I got great shots of the couple dancing from a second floor balcony. It brings the subject right up into focus.
By Marionsho
from KS
About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast
3/22/2009
I like Canon Products
5.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Sharp Focus
Quick Focus
Consistent Output
Lightweight
Durable
CONS
BEST USES
General Use
Comments:
Very satisfied with the lens. I ordered this lens and the guy sold me on a Sigma with the same focal length. I called him back, immediately, and changed it back to the Canon, because the Sigma is not an IS lens. They sent the Sigma anyway! Abes did make it right in the end. I just wished I could afford the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM.
