When looking to add a lens to the regular kit lens, it doesn't get any better than this lens, for this price. It is not going to rival the higher end L class lenses, but is also not going to be over [$]as well.For this price, you get a sturdy, fairly sharp lense, that can perform excellently in good light. You do really have to look deep at pictures to tell the difference between this and the[$]more expensive 70-300mm IS lens. This lens is the perfect companion to the 18-55 kit and will give you great shots, time and time again. Buy it, and a good size flash unit for the same price as just the...read full review »
I realize that this is by far not the greatest lens, but for the price it is to me, a newcomer to the Digital SLR world, this lens great, as far as price in concerned. I would rather get real acquainted with my camera a lot more, before I go out and purchase an expensive lens. That way later I would know what I want in a better lens, and I will truly see the difference, between the two. It really compliments the 18-55mm kit lens that came with my XSi. I am sure that I would probably need more reach, but that would have to come later.
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This telephoto zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining compactness and lightness, in response to demands of both professional and amateur photographers. In addition to its extraordinary features, it also uses a UD-glass lens element to correct chromatic aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range. This EF-S telephoto lens delivers excellent performance at an affordable price for all photographers.