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Old 12-25-2009, 01:41 PM   #604
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Originally Posted by murd0c View Post
The G/F just got a Canon EOS and was looking for good zoom lens. I saw this one bestbuy and was wondering if this would be a perfect starter lens for her?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...2&catid=26562#

shes going to use it mainly for nature/Animal(bird) shots.
She may find it a bit lacking in the sharpness and contrast department, depending how picky she is. It's not bad, but it's not great. Depending on your or her budget, the 70-300mm f4-f5.6 IS USM is a much better lens.
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