Derrel
Mr. Rain Cloud
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A few thoughts on runnah's most-excellent suggestions for those seeking buying suggestion/guidance here on TPF:
1-Budget often can determine if you MUST buy used, or if you must buy third-party equipment, or refurbished. If you are unwilling to go with refurbished or used gear, it's helpful for us to know that, but ultimately the budget can be critical; if you want a 70-200/2.8, but can spend only $275...well...the closest might be a BGN-grade 80-200 f/2.8 from KEH.COM.
2. State what you have currently. YES!!!!! State your camera brand, and model/format. If you have a Canon, Nikon, or Sony, please state that.
3.Intentions. Yeah...helpful. If you are planning a format change within a year or two, stating that would be helpful. If you have plans to someday shoot high school sports 3,4,5,6 years in the future, or plan on seriously studying photography or starting a business, stating those intentions might be very helpful.
4. Skill level is helpful for us to know, but at the same time, some higher-end zooms and lenses are "lifetime", or at least "10 to 15 YEAR-capable" pieces of equipment, so it is often a good strategy to buy for where you HOPE or PLAN TO BE AT a ways in the future.
1-Budget often can determine if you MUST buy used, or if you must buy third-party equipment, or refurbished. If you are unwilling to go with refurbished or used gear, it's helpful for us to know that, but ultimately the budget can be critical; if you want a 70-200/2.8, but can spend only $275...well...the closest might be a BGN-grade 80-200 f/2.8 from KEH.COM.
2. State what you have currently. YES!!!!! State your camera brand, and model/format. If you have a Canon, Nikon, or Sony, please state that.
3.Intentions. Yeah...helpful. If you are planning a format change within a year or two, stating that would be helpful. If you have plans to someday shoot high school sports 3,4,5,6 years in the future, or plan on seriously studying photography or starting a business, stating those intentions might be very helpful.
4. Skill level is helpful for us to know, but at the same time, some higher-end zooms and lenses are "lifetime", or at least "10 to 15 YEAR-capable" pieces of equipment, so it is often a good strategy to buy for where you HOPE or PLAN TO BE AT a ways in the future.