Canon EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 III lens + EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens for $179 from Adorama.com

Quote from bestco : are these good for macro shots?

You can turn the lens around so its backwards and get extremely close to a subject! You can buy mounts so you dont have to hold it to the camera for fairly cheap on ebay. The only problem is the lighting, if you dont have enough ambient light then a ring light would come in handy for this, the on camera flash wont reach the subject and isnt ideal any ways.

I have the 75-300, almost never use it unless I really need that extra reach, and I never go beyond 200mm on it, thats when you get the distortion that this lens is known for.

I wish I went for the 55-250 back in the day, now im saving up for the 70-200 F2.8 usm is.

Quote from AkumaX : I... I'd be interested in a tutorial for that...

It's been done. I've seen a thread or two dedicated to such abominations on photography forums. I'm sure it's a lot of work though--and not sure I'd want to drink from something that had plenty of oil/grease inside

Wow not sure why Canon is even still selling the 75-300. It's terrible.

doesn't matter even after it is in the cart and you try to check out the price is Total: $346.68 with tax in NJ.

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Quote from bighonker : Wait for another deal on the 55-250 IS lens. Lots of bang for the buck. Next would be the 40 2.8 STM pancake. It's better than the wildly popular 50 1.8

you feel that this is a good lens for everyday shots of kids? it's on sale at Worst Buy for $232 but I have $100 in rewards....

Quote from LucaBella : you feel that this is a good lens for everyday shots of kids? it's on sale at Worst Buy for $232 but I have $100 in rewards....

Just a few days ago during the canon refurbished sale (20% off), the price was under $150 for the 55-250. It's over now.

I regularly see the lens available used on photography forums and ebay for less than $150. I'd personally just skip the warranty and save $80+.

Quote from blunky : Wow not sure why Canon is even still selling the 75-300. It's terrible.

Just turrible

*Cleveland Brown shakes head disapprovingly*

Quote from blunky : Wow not sure why Canon is even still selling the 75-300. It's terrible.

Probably to make money, someone buys this, isnt happen, then buys the next one up.

Noob when it comes to Cameras if someone could answer a few questions I'd appreciated it.

Bought my mom a Nikon D5100 with stock lens.

Whats a good all around size lens that would be good enough that she can take pretty much any picture she will want, without breakn the bank.

Maybe a 70-300mm?

I'd be interested in hearing anyone's opinion re: 35mm f/2.0 vs 40mm f/2.8, when paired with a FF (5D2 or 6D)

My only request is that price is not considered a factor in this comparison

Quote from MOkoFOko : Just a few days ago during the canon refurbished sale (20% off), the price was under $150 for the 55-250. It's over now. I regularly see the lens available used on photography forums and ebay for less than $150. I'd personally just skip the warranty and save $80+.

Well, at your advice, I went to amazon to look at the used/refurbs they have on this, and found a seller with a great rep who claimed it was brand new in box with paperwork and caps for $165 so here's hoping all goes well.

Thanks and Repped!