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<p>Decided on a 70-200/4 L USM non-IS.</p>

<p><strong>Marcus:</strong><br>

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I wouldn't say heavy use but this lens will most likely be on my camera body 99% of the time until I decide to buy more lenses (currently just own the 18-55 kitlens) so I will never be sure what I will photograph with it.<br>

But as I said, dog agility is something I enjoy alot and I plan on being at the dog club most days of the week. Then again I'm also a bit ambivalent because I'm not sure how well the 300/4 L IS would do with this type of photography. I can get a really good deal on this lens right now from a friend.<br>

Just thinking about it I think I would be more happy with a 300 prime because I also enjoy doing some bird/squirrel photography. I have to go up to the club and see where I can position myself and if a 300 prime could be viable.</p>

<p><strong>Don:</strong><br /><br />Appreciate the reply. You are probably right about me not needing the 2.8, and the percentage of times I will need it will not be more than 5% so I think I'm settling for the 70-200/4 L IS. It's also being praised EVERYWHERE for being the absolute sharpest 70-200 (or lens that Canon makes overall?) together with the 2.8 Mk II.</p>

<p>Thank you Tony, great post.</p>

<p><strong>John Crowe:</strong><br /><br />I know IS is not necessary when using fast shutter speeds, but this lens won't be JUST for that and I might use it for a lot of other stuff like general portraits, just random pictures and so on. Thanks for the advice, I will definitely do that.</p>

<p><strong>Marcus Ian:</strong><br>

I did consider the 2.8 L non-IS but I've decided to get IS because it will always come in handy and I don't want to buy a lens just to be dissapointed/missing something on it.</p>

<p>I'm a member of a dog club here in town but am rarely up there. They train agility (competition as well), obedience (?) and so on.<br>

I am looking for a lens that could keep up with fast running dogs outdoor when doing agility, but training and usual hangout at the club happens at 5-8pm so the light might not be ideal for getting fast shutter speeds.<br>

I've looked at the Canon 70-200/4 L IS USM, Sigma 70-200/2.8 EX DG HSM OS and Canon 300/4 L IS USM. They are around the same priced (Sigma new, Canon used), the Sigma is almost double the weight. I have a 60D so consider the crop factor (1.6).<br>

And when people train I will be on the sideline, don't know how far away but just thinking about it a zoom would probably be best here.</p>

<p>Jay: I know, but it is really hard because I love photography so much. I would rather buy a lens now, use it while I'm saving up for the "end game" lens for me and then sell it off when I get the new one.</p>

<p>If I would buy overseas I would get hit by VAT and customs, which would make buying used almost useless.</p>

<p>Marcus: I have considered the 150-500 but read too many mixed reviews that it's being way too soft at 500 even when stopped down to f/8.</p>

<p>Sarah: Way outside my budget, 120-400mm which is at around $900 is my budget.</p>

<p>Alan: Thanks.</p>

I am an amateur photographer that just recently got my first DSLR (60D), I do learn quick and I have full control over all my camera settings so you could call me an advanced beginner maybe.

 

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I have a hard time deciding which telezoom to save up money for. I have not done any wildlife photography before but I know my focus will be on birds (still shots only), squirrels and other animals. I plan on putting out some bird feeders at first, making the birds come to me but I would like to get out in the field later on, setting up there as well.<br>

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Most likely I will be handholding but I do have a tripod if I decide to bring it with me. And since I got a crop body the focal length will be longer on both lenses.<br>

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Sigma 120-400/4,5-5,6<br>

Canon 70-200/4 L USM (non IS) with 1.4x TC<br>

<br />There is also the Tamron 70-300 Di VC USD<br>

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Which one do you suggest?</p>