Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS or Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro???

[Tom Peppiatt]

Hi Guys.

I would really love some help deciding between these two lenses or any others that are between their price brackets.

I want a new medium telephoto zoom lens that will be able to capture wildlife (Birds, dear, e.t.c.). I think the lenses above (Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS or Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro) are good lenses at a good price but I also have looked at the Tamron 70-300 but im concerned about image quality.

Any one got any ideas??!

Cheers,

Tom

[Markulous]

The Sigma's excellent value (and probably the best value here) amd will give very acceptable shots. But like all wildlife shooting, the lens is never quite long enough (I use a 500 prime and still wish it were longer!)

[Tom Peppiatt]

Cheers