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I currently own a 70D that I upgraded recently from a 600D. I made the mistake of selling the 600D kit lens with the camera, but buying the 70D body only without a kit lens, which now leaves me stuck without a general purpose lens. Most of my shooting is birding and macro, for which I...

If video is important, one other factor to consider is the on-sensor DPAF on the 70D which makes autofocus while shooting videos much better than the other listed cameras. Coupled with the new STM kit lenses for almost silent focusing in videos, I'd say that the 70D is the clear winner if video...

Thank you for your feedback, my worry about the Tamron 150-600 wasn't that it isn't enough reach, but that it may be too long (i.e. missing the 70-150 range) in case enclosures are too close to each other and I have no room to step backwards. If the Tamron 150-600 is sufficient then that's...

Hi all, I've recently thinned out my dry cabinet and am now left with just 2 lenses that I use regularly. Plan is to build up the collection again with better quality lenses, but all I have now to use on my Canon 70D are the Tamron 150-600 and Canon 100mm macro. I'll be making a trip to the...

What type of photography do you intend to do? Different types of photography will result in different recommendations.

Canon having a cashback promotion on select models of cameras starting today. See brochure: https://scontent-a-sin.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/10154075_10152361191628407_1746578956728231996_n.jpg Quite sad I lose out on this, just bought my 70D last Tuesday only :(

Which system would be most suitable for wildlife/birding with long telephoto lenses? I'm using the Tamron 150-600 with a Canon 70D

I am a newbie interested in birding/wildlife as well and I recently purchased the Canon mount of this lens. As you have correctly identified, the small aperture makes it hard to shoot in low light - past 2 rainy weekends I've had to push ISO up to 1600 and 3200. I still get the shot, but it's...

Oops paiseh read wrongly, I guess it's rhino123 who was looking for a 400/5.6 not Turbo :embrass:

If you want to go "pro-level" for wildlife, I think you'll be looking at African Safaris already. Singapore has loads of birds to take, but I think you can take good shots with a "budget" (budget is relative) setup of much less than 1/2 the price you stated. As dd123 mentioned above, his setup...

I am also a complete newbie to both photography and birding, as many of the respondents to this thread can testify since they have given me much advice. Ultimately, every camera even a handphone camera can take shots. Also, every camera is a compromise - you want a light and easy to carry...

It's me again! Based on your recommendations, I have been saving up for a Sirui R3203 + PH-20 Gimbal/K40X Ballhead. Today on Facebook, TK Foto posted new stocks of a M-3203X. Would that be suitable since it's a "3203" series as well? Since I last posted, I've upgraded to a Canon 70D +...

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After having tried this lens over 3 weekends, I find that it's feasible to handhold this lens for my own use - 2 to 3 hour sessions at parks or wooded areas hunting for birds. This is especially so at parks, as there are usually railings or pillars I can sometime use to brace myself to help...

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