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Posted: 7/30/2014 9:28:48 AM EDT
Wife is looking at this


I've always heard that kit lenses aren't much. How is the 55-250? Coming from a 20d, and have a decent wide angle Tamron 17-35mm LD Aspheric.
Better off getting the body and finding a better telephoto later?
Link Posted: 7/30/2014 9:37:00 AM EDT
[#1]
The STM version of the 55-250 lens is actually a decent lens. I see this kit is STM only on the 18-55.
Link Posted: 7/30/2014 11:11:51 AM EDT
[#2]
I have the 70d with the 18-135 STM and the 55-250 STM.  I really like the 18-135.  For a kit lens it is fantastic.  The 55-250 is a decent lens, but the only reason I got it, was because there was a pretty good deal on it through Amazon if I bought it at the same time as the 70d.  If you plan on doing video and need the reach of 250mm then getting this lens is well worth it.  For casual photography in good lighting the lens will perform well.  The STM lenses are awesome for video by the way...

Phil
Link Posted: 7/30/2014 2:26:04 PM EDT
[#3]
Direct from Canon
70D w/stm lenses
Link Posted: 8/1/2014 8:06:12 AM EDT
[#4]
18 - 135 has a metal mount. 55 - 250 has a plastic mount. I have no experience with the 55 - 250, only the 18 - 135, but as has been said the 18 - 135stm is perfect for video with it's nearly silent focusing motor and is a decent still photography lens also.
Link Posted: 8/4/2014 12:03:13 PM EDT
[#5]
the kit 18-55 is decent.  I wouldn't be quick to dismiss it.   Are there better out there?  you betcha, but you can get very nice shots if you know what you are doing.  

Two of my personal favorities taken with the 18-55 kit lens.  

Stairway to Heaven by jschneider928, on Flickr


Texas Star by jschneider928, on Flickr
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