how will this lens perform

[space3]

I want to get a picture of pannstarrs, so I want a zoom lens, this is a cheap lens, but I simply cant afford the expensive lens,

I just want to ask what people think about this one, will it work ok or is it to slow,

http://www.argos.ie/...es|25367818.htm

[jimmyjamjoejoe]

That looks like a hacked account.

Anyway, the lens is certainly respectable. You'l probably find it performs best in its middle range. I.e. Stopped down to around f8, with decent results at f5.6, CA might creep in above 200mm or so but should be manageable.

Worth asking yourself if you REALLY need stabilisation though, since you can get a nicer non stabilised lens for the same money.

[space3]

That looks like a hacked account.

Anyway, the lens is certainly respectable. You'l probably find it performs best in its middle range. I.e. Stopped down to around f8, with decent results at f5.6, CA might creep in above 200mm or so but should be manageable.

Worth asking yourself if you REALLY need stabilisation though, since you can get a nicer non stabilised lens for the same money.

thanks for the info, i guess image stabiliser may not be so important as it will be on a tripod

cheers Derek

[LukeSkywatcher]

The lens looks like a good one. I have a 70-300mm non-IS version which works great and cost about the same from a camera shop in Dublin city.

Worth asking yourself if you REALLY need stabilisation though, since you can get a nicer non stabilised lens for the same money.

This is a fair comment. Most people would use a tripod when using a zoom lens and because the lens is on a tripod, you would have no need to turn the IS function on on the lens, so it does seem a bit silly.

[allcart]

I would check out the second hand market before you buy a lens. You can get more for your money. Have a look here:

http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/used-lenses/used-canon-fit-lenses/