I hate when that happens...

[curmudgeon_01]

It looks as if my "long" lens has died. It is was used when I purchased it a couple of years ago and I doubt is worth the cost of repair (if possible). Looking for suggestions on comparable replacement.

It was a Canon EF 75-300 f4-45.6 IS USM. Not a great lens, I know, but it was what I could afford. The problem now is replacing it within my "budget" (and I use that term loosely) of $500 USD. I am looking into refurbished Canons but if anyone has a suggestion on another brand, I would appreciate the input.

I was hoping to upgrade my body (XSi) but replacing this lens is now the priority.

TIA

[Rentham]

If you buy another cheap lens, you'll ultimately replace that one or decide to upgrade. Wouldn't it make more sense to do without for a little while and then buy a good one? Buy the best and cry once.

[SwissJon]

Originally Posted by Rentham

If you buy another cheap lens, you'll ultimately replace that one or decide to upgrade. Wouldn't it make more sense to do without for a little while and then buy a good one? Buy the best and cry once.

I agree.. The difference in image quality on a decent lens will make the wait worth while.. Something like the 70-200 2.8 is jawdroppingly sharp! (As good as any primes!) But that's a Nikon, although you could probably get an old push/pull and a canon adaptor for not much more than your budget.

Originally Posted by SwissJon

I agree.. The difference in image quality on a decent lens will make the wait worth while.. Something like the 70-200 2.8 is jawdroppingly sharp! (As good as any primes!) But that's a Nikon, although you could probably get an old push/pull and a canon adaptor for not much more than your budget.

Would you also say that it's groin-grabbingly sharp?

[SwissJon]

Originally Posted by maxharvard

Would you also say that it's groin-grabbingly sharp?

No.. It's too heavy.. I need both hands on the lens!!!

[lputman]

This is an excellent lens, Amazon.com: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo very close to your budget.

[curmudgeon_01]

Thank you, Lori. That is actually the one at which I was looking. I thought I had heard good things about it but the link you sent confirmed that at least it SHOULDN'T be a dog of a lens.

[Phillydog1958]

Originally Posted by curmudgeon_01

Thank you, Lori. That is actually the one at which I was looking. I thought I had heard good things about it but the link you sent confirmed that at least it SHOULDN'T be a dog of a lens.

That looks like a great lens. Good luck with it.

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by maxharvard

Would you also say that it's groin-grabbingly sharp?

Call me crazy: I dont want a lens that sharp.