A very cheap tele zoom, easy to find. Is it worth it?
Pros/Cons
+ super-cheap
+ good image quality - until 200mm, not bad after that
+ good selling value! They all sell for about the same money, so you can be sure to get at least 85% of your money back if you decide to sell it.
- image quality nothing to be excited about
- no VR means tripod/monopod is a MUST
- cheap plastic, easy to break
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| With plenty of light and stopped down to f/11 (AND properly supported), it can deliver |
Intended Users
Great for:
- cheap tele alternative.
- casual snapshots
- learning to use long tele zooms (tripod/monopod use is an art)
Not for:
- photographers who want excellent image quality
- birds or fast action. With f/5.6 at 300mm, autofocus is slow and hunting in low light.
- shots without tripod/monopod. Forget it.
Final Verdict
It's cheap, it's easy to get rid of, so why not. If you've never used a tele, you will learn a thing or two with this one. And don't get me wrong, it's not a bad lens. Provided you use a monopod or tripod (and the proper shooting technique), you can get decent results with this lens. You will quickly outgrow it, though, lusting for something better.
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