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Old 06-04-11, 08:56
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Originally Posted by Tangata View Post
No hijack Takahashi, I’ll be interested in Harry’s answer.

I’ve decided on the 17 – 55 f2.8 USM coupled with the 70 – 300 F4-5.6 L USM.

Prices are dropping here for some reason, so I am holding a watching brief at the moment.
A few years ago I asked the same question on this forum. Eventually buying the 70-200 f/2.8 non IS version, plus a two times convertor. 12 months later I bought the 100-400 IS version.
Although I still have the 70-200 f/2.8 it very rarely goes on my camera and the 100-400 rarely comes off.

I guess a lot depends on what your interests are, I shoot mainly birds and aircraft and for this the 100-400 is an excellent choice. This lens coupled with my 7D is capable of exceptional results.

having said that the 70-200 also produces great results and I would love the later IS version as this is a great lens. Coupled with the 24-70 f/2.8 and such as the 5D they make a great combination for wedding photography.

Harry
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