cabrosh
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Hi- tried posting this in the equipment section, but didn't get many answers. Santa brought me a Canon 7D, an EFS 17-55 2.8 IS USM and an EF 70-200 F2.8L IS II USM. I love them, but the 70-200 is just too heavy to lug around on a hike or a full day out- it weighs almost 5 pounds. I"m also worried about taking it in bigger cities, afraid a small older woman with a big white lens might get mugged. I'd like to get a "walking around" lens. Right now I'm considering a Tamron 18-270 f3.5-6.3 Di II VCLD or a 70-300 f4-5.6 DIVC USD AF. The 18-270 would mean having to take only one lens and would lessen the chance of getting dust in the camera during lens changes. On the other hand, the Canon 17-55 takes great photos and isn't THAT heavy, so I could get the 70-300, have a bit more range, and save some money. I mainly use my camera for family photos, vacations, landscapes and wildlife, do some experimenting, also like macros. Any comments or suggestions? Has anyone used either of the Tamron lenses? I'm open to other brands, would like to keep under $600, but could manage a bit more for the right lens.
Also, I can navigate the rest of the forum, but when I click on links in beginner's tutorials, nothing happens. Some of the tutorials look wonderful. Any idea what's wrong?
Also, I can navigate the rest of the forum, but when I click on links in beginner's tutorials, nothing happens. Some of the tutorials look wonderful. Any idea what's wrong?