A decent lens for traveling: What are your thoughts on the Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM LENS for my canon Rebel T6. I think this might be a good entry level lens to take on a trip.

bonzo

What are your thoughts on the Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM LENS for my canon Rebel T6. I think this might be a good entry level lens to take on a trip.

JPL

Yes, it should be decent, but you also need another wider lens. This will hardly be your most used lens when travelling.

danersmiff

I had a T5i, when I traveled solo, single lens single camera, I carried the sigma 18 x 250 HSM macro. You can buy them direct from sigma $349.00. Last week, I horse traded/purchased new 7DmkII and 2 new lenses. The Canon 18 x 135 lens was one I cut. The Sigma is still in the bag. These 2 should demonstrate the potential. Rebel T5i and the $349.00 sigma...

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CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

What kind of trip? User danersmiff just gave two go examples where a zoom is relevant. But, what if you're on the narrow streets in an old city like Rome or Montreal? Or inside an old church, or any historical building for that matter. You're going to find 55mm pretty limiting on those portions of your trip ...

The suggestion for the EFS 18-135 might be a better all-in-one choice for your model camera.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

bonzo wrote:

What are your thoughts on the Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM LENS for my canon Rebel T6. I think this might be a good entry level lens to take on a trip.

Please edit the title of this topic to specify that you are looking for a Canon lens.

bonzo

Thanks for the comments. I ha e an 18- 55mm so i think im all set.

Tet68survivor Loc: Pomfret Center CT

I use the Tamron 18-400 for most every shot I take! It is my "walk a round" lens, I have an 800mm mirror fir astrophotography, and a 600-1300mm for real far stuff! But for all practical purposes, the 18-400 does it all!

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

Tet68survivor wrote:

I use the Tamron 18-400 for most every shot I take! It is my "walk a round" lens, I have an 800mm mirror fir astrophotography, and a 600-1300mm for real far stuff! But for all practical purposes, the 18-400 does it all!

You will need something wider than 55. I travel with my (old) Tamron 18-270, which is great for about 85 percent of my shots. Not great for indoor or night shots. The new 18-400 should be even better, but still not so good for indoor or nighttime.
Steve

revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson

My travel Canon lens with my 70D is the 18-135. Covers most situations and quick to use during a trip when you can't stop to change lenses.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

I am always surprised by the emphasis on long telephoto lenses for so called travel photography. Of course, you might want one for a safari or other wildlife adventure. I don't have Cannon but my favorite lenses for general use are a Tamron 10-24mm (the new one) and the Nikon 16-80mm for the d7200.These lenses are nice general photography and the latter for close ups and portraits. I do have longer lenses but I must say the are not so often out of the bag. A nice a cheap lens in the Nikon 55-200mm it is light and adequate except for wildlife. (Cannon or a 3rd party should have a similar lens) I think the super wide zooms are full of compromises. With a little thought one can approach most days with 1 or 2 well thought lenses. Think about what you are actually going to photograph.

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

Light weight medium zoom, 24-70 or 18-55 and don't forget a fast (1.4) 35 or 50 for dark indoor shooting or night shooting. For me, weight is more of a factor than reach. After a long day carting a camera around, too many or too heavy is a challenge I can do without these days. Bon Voyage...

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

StevenG wrote:

You will need something wider than 55. I travel with my (old) Tamron 18-270, which is great for about 85 percent of my shots. Not great for indoor or night shots. The new 18-400 should be even better, but still not so good for indoor or nighttime.
Steve

I'm surprised you're so pleased with the 18-270. I had one for awhile, but dumped it when I tired of the various compromises inherent in a lens of that kind.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

rehess wrote:

I'm surprised you're so pleased with the 18-270. I had one for awhile, but dumped it when I tired of the various compromises inherent in a lens of that kind.

True! Many compromises. However, when I travel, usually with a tour group, I have no time to change lenses. Also, I like to travel as light as possible. So, I live with the compromises, and I have been relatively satisfied.

Tet68survivor Loc: Pomfret Center CT

StevenG wrote:

You will need something wider than 55. I travel with my (old) Tamron 18-270, which is great for about 85 percent of my shots. Not great for indoor or night shots. The new 18-400 should be even better, but still not so good for indoor or nighttime.
Steve

Geez! I guess I better have a talk with my 16-400, cause I have used it several times doing photo shoots for my Church, available light, on my D5200 set to A mode, beautiful shots! Maybe 6 out of a 1000 were blurry! I shoot stars, moon and comets with it! I for one, cannot afford to go out on a Whale Watch and drop a lens overboard changing it. So I went with the 18-400 and haven't looked back! Did a couple of weddings with great success. Maybe I'm just lucky, but hey even experts need luck once in a while!

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

CHG_CANON wrote:

What kind of trip? User danersmiff just gave two go examples where a zoom is relevant. But, what if you're on the narrow streets in an old city like Rome or Montreal? Or inside an old church, or any historical building for that matter. You're going to find 55mm pretty limiting on those portions of your trip ...

The suggestion for the EFS 18-135 might be a better all-in-one choice for your model camera.

Narrow streets call for the addition of a 10-18. Nice wide angle at a reasonable price.