Canon EF-S 55-250 IS v Tamron AF 70-300

[michaelgm]

A few weeks ago I was directed (from this site) to the Canon EF-S 55-250 IS. My first telephoto (entry level) Happy with the reviews. Now I have just discovered the Tamron AF 70-300 BUT no Image Stabiliser. However a new Tamron is far cheaper then a second hand Canon EF-S??? Now confused!! I have the EOS 450D
Any advice greatly appreciated.

[mark2002]

The canon EF-S 55-250 is a cracking lense for the price, I have one and had some really good sharp images of it, Shop around I paid £130 for a brand new one.

[michaelgm]

Hi Mark, yes I agree about the images. That was a good price for a new one, haven't found a second hand one for that! Perhaps you could tell me where?

[mark2002]

http://www.digitalrev.com/product/ca...50mm/MTIxMjc_A

[Chris Cool]

http://www.digitalrev.com/product/ca...50mm/MTIxMjc_A

Be aware of section 8 Customs in T&Cs
http://www.digitalrev.com/help/terms...MTg2NzcwNg_A_A

[mark2002]

Try here then This company carry a fair bit in stock in the UK so no chance of import duties ( although ive never had any charges) I bought my 60D from these and rang them on a tuesday afternoon and received it thursday am, Ask if its in stock first

http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/index.asp