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<p>One other thought, on European trips where I carried the 7D, I have bought 28-300mm lenses from Tamron, used them for a week and then sold them on eBay when I returned for a little less than what I paid, sort of like renting them I suppose. Sure, I'd love to have one from Canon but can't justify the cost for travel photos. And yes, we also do the bound photo books for each trip.</p><div></div>

<p>Ha, faced the same question in years past. On one cruise, I took my 24-105 and the 17-40 but missed having something longer. Last cruise, I ended up buying a Canon SX50, 12mp and has an effective optical zoom of close to 1200mm! Didn't miss a thing and was able to carry it everywhere (tours of the Acropolis, etc.) Far lighter than a 7D and two L series lenses. Only thing extra might be a monopod and case for the camera. </p><div></div>

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Interesting question. I looked at the 100-400 as well. Just found it

too dark and unwieldy. Ended up with the same combination you mention

- 300 f4 and a 1.4 Canon extender. Focus is very fast too. I also use

a 70-200 f2.8 with the 1.4x and it works well.

Sold my A2E last year after only having it for a couple of months.

Didn't like the fact there was no vertical AF and it was noticably

slower than my Elan IIe I thought.

 

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Having said that, I have been thinking the same thing - trading

(selling) my Elan IIe QD for a 7E for the quieter/faster focusing and

for the additional (7 vs. 3) eye control focus points. But having said

*that*, if I only had the Elan IIe (and I have an EOS 3 as well), then

I would keep the Elan and get the 7E as a second body as someone else

already suggested.

 

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I've always had two bodies when doing sports shots: one with a faster

film than the other... use the 100 film for close-ups and the 400/800

for longer/moving shots.

I love reading these debates... <grin>.

 

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Couple of years ago, I was looking for an EOS 3 and called some of

those favorite shops up in NYC that advertise unbelievably low prices.

Yes, I got the song and dance about "do you want the Japanese version

or the ones Canon assembles in Malaysia out of plastic"? And this was

also the same tripe when looking for a Canon 100-300 zoom later (which

I ended up purchasing from CameraWorld). So, I called Canon USA in Los

Angeles and asked. Their response was interesting. For those who were

never really sure, Canon makes all lens (all lens, to repeat) the same

everywhere, as far as quality goes. Yes, there are slight variations

between country models, especially in cameras (Japan generally gets

neat features we don't).

The other fascinating comment was, the 'official' at Canon said they

would honor a warranty in the US if a valid purchase invoice showing a

US based company and the lens/camera description was provided. So, my

understanding was, buy an import from B&H, Adorama, etc. and use the

invoice as proof of purchase within the 1 year time frame.

 

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Haven't had to try this so far. All my Canon's seem to wait many, many

years before they need service! And my L lens are kind of off-white

beige... wonder if that means that weren't meant for use here in America?!

Agreed with the 24-85mm Canon. Nice range. The Tamron 28-200 is a nice

lens, however it and others (which I no longer own) are definitely

*loud* focusing, especially when compared to a USM from Canon.