Lens question for the wifes Christmas present

[Bearhunter]

Earlier this year I bought the wife a canon EOS Rebel XTI.  It came with a canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6  I would like to get a better quality higher zoom lens so I, I mean she can take better long distant pictures.  But still be able to take good quality close ups of the kids and dead deer   Any suggestions, I want to stay under $500.00  Thanks for the help.

[huntnphool]

EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

[smdave]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/183198-USA/Canon_2578A002_70_200mm_f_4_0L_USM_Autofocus.html

If you watch Craigslist you might find it cheaper there was two on there last month for $450.00

Canon 70-200mm f4/0L

If you have more money step up to the IS

Dave

[grandpawrichard]

EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Perfect info! That lens is an awesome lens with pinpoint accuracy on focus! You can't hardly beat it!

Dick

[grandpawrichard]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/183198-USA/Canon_2578A002_70_200mm_f_4_0L_USM_Autofocus.html

If you watch Craigslist you might find it cheaper there was two on there last month for $450.00

Canon 70-200mm f4/0L

If you have more money step up to the IS

Dave

I have a lens just like this and I love it, you now have two different lenses that you can choose from. The hard part is finding a dealer here in Washington that has an L series lens in stock!

Dick

[Slider]

I have purchased from all these.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

http://www.adorama.com/

http://www.cameralandny.com/

http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/home.aspx

[Jeffrey]

Another great lens source is:

 http://www.keh.com/