Hi!


I'm in search of a lens that I can use for my child's sporting events--some indoor and some outdoor. My current camera is a Rebel XTi. I just sold the "kit" lenses which came with my camera: the 18-55mm IS and 75-300mm (non IS version). I found the 75-300 just awful. I'm guessing because it was the non IS version?


Anyway, using a tripod, isn't practical for me. Also, I think I need to stay under $500.


I was just reading through previous threads and came across phenomenal photos taken with the 70-200 f/2.8, but the price is prohibitive.


What choices do I have? Originally, I thought I'd just get the EF-S 55-250 IS, but then I'm afraid I'll just end up disliking it as much as the 75-300 I sold.


Also, I sold the 18-55 IS lens, and of course I love the EF-S 17-55mm, but again it's way out of my price range (under $500). Any suggestions there?


Currently, I'm down to only one lens-- 50mm f/1.8


Looking forward to your suggestions.