annie_xystouris

I bought this camera second hand but supposedly it had hardly been used. I have a real issue with how little the battery lasts. The other day I used it for a total of 3h, took around 50 shots maximum, and the battery was almost dead by the end. I have a second battery, though I didn't buy the camera charger (regretting it already). Still though, it feels like this is way too short. Or am I wrong and this is normal? Any tips on how to make the battery last longer? It's already in airplane mode while I'm on the go.... Thanks in advance!

<p>Hi everyone,<br> I have a 700D and I recently managed to damage my Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8, which was my travel buddy and my 'standard' everyday lens together with my 50mm 1.8.<br> I went to a camera shop to ask for advice, and the guy was very much pushing for me to replace the Tamron lens with the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM. He said the quality of the images as well as the actual lens is better, and the Autofocus too.<br> Honestly, I liked my Tamron lens and loved the 2.8 constant aperture but I would be intrigued to go for something a bit different.<br> I would appreciate your thoughts and your expertise!</p>