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The new 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC compact telephoto zoom lens was exclusively designed for use with digital SLR cameras. The image circle was designed to match the size of the image sensors of digital SLR cameras that also allows compact body and lightweight with overall length of 3.3in. (84.6mm), and weight of only 10.9 ounces (310g). It has a filter size of 55mm, maximum diameter of 2.7in. (70mm).
This remarkably compact high performance zoom lens is ideally suited to a wide range of subjects. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 43.3in. (110 cm) and maximum magnification of 1:4.
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from Philadelphia, PA on 7/31/2008
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
It was cheap. The focus is slow but good image.
from St. Paul, Mn. on 7/31/2008
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
I used this lens to take over 4000 action photos of my track team and my sprinters. Many compliments - perfect lens for this job.
from Glendale, California on 7/29/2008
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
I use this lens a lot during my kids school activities. Really reliable and rugged considering that sometimes my kids use it.
from williamsburg va on 7/29/2008
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
all the above
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Seattle, WA on 8/9/2007
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
I read plenty of negative reveiws on this product, and decided to try it for myself. If you are a "professional" then this lens is not for you. If you are a casual user (like me) and don't have $500+ to spend on a lens, then this is perfect for you. The "slow" auto focus everyone's talking about, is crazy. Keep in mind you're only spending [$], so it's not going to be lightning fast, but it's still pretty quick! You can find flaws in almost any product, and again, you will get what you pay for. This was a great investment for me, and I feel it was worth it. Bottom line is that the pictures are good, the price is great, and if you don't like it...then return it!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Miami, FL on 5/15/2007
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
I've had this lens for a little over a year and now I really want a higher end piece of glass. You get what you pay for and this is a good example. For the money, it's adequate. It is slow in low light and you need a tripod for 200mm shots in anything other than bright light. I find the auto focus a little off and have to switch to manual at times.
I shoot RAW about half the time and have yet to achieve a real crisp shot. I participated in a “Digital Days” workshop and even with ideal lighting on the models I just did not get the crisp shots I felt I should have been able to make. This is where the better glass really pays off.
It’s great to stand back and fill the frame with your subject and, as someone else wrote, you can catch some very candid shots with the 200mm zoom. You will have to decide what's more important, to make photos that will look good in an online album or 4 X 6 prints, or step up to the crisp quality you see in magazines and posters.
Like I said at the beginning, you get what you pay for and you will have to decide if a mid to high range lens is worth the extra money. I wish I had waited and purchased the better piece of glass.
My son surfing
Tags: Using Product, Full 200mm zoom
Model from "Digital Days" photo shoot
Tags: Using Product, Studio Lighting
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Little Elm, Texas on 4/2/2007
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
The lens works great! It's a little slow on the auto focus, but for the price it can't be beat. The images are crisp. I use this primarily for outdoor photos of my children and animals at the zoo. I am very pleased with my purchase and would highly reccommend the lens.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Seattle, WA. on 3/21/2007
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
I am Real glad I made this purchase, it outdid my expectations, and surprised me with it's quality! A good choice for my new EOS XTi.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Manteca, CA on 3/17/2007
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
i've only had it for a week and am relly enjoying how easy it is with this lens to capture spontaneous, natural pictures of my children while they are oblivious to mama and her camera. i can't wait to see what else i can do with this lens say at a sporting event or upcoming graduation.
[4 of 37 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Quantaray 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Digital Series DC AF Zoom Lens for Canon:
Good one..