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<p>Canon 700D, 55-250 IS II @ 250mm f/5.6 1/400s ISO 400 <br />This guy is a daily visitor in our college. A test shot.</p><div>
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<p>700D, 55-250 IS II @ 109mm f/5 ISO 100</p><div></div>
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<p>Canon 700D + 55-250 IS II @ 55mm f5.6 1/8s ISO 400</p><div></div>
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<p>Canon 700D + 55-250 IS II @ 250mm f5.6 1/320 ISO 100</p><div></div>
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<p>I'm sorry for the earlier post, my image didn't get uploaded properly, so I'm re-posting it.<br /><br />Canon 700D + 55-250 IS II @ 250mm f5.6 1/250 ISO 800<br /><br /></p><div></div>
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<p><img src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/132241815@N06/18674206276/in/album-72157652062142564/" alt="" />Canon EOS 700D + 55-250 IS II, 1/250 ISO 800</p>
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The T5i and 70D do not share sensors, just that the 70D uses a slightly advanced processor - digic 5+ instead of digic 5. One of thing I love in the 70D is the new sensor 20MP Dual pixel instead of the much common 18MPsensors from 2009-2013.
Though the T5i is a good suggestion, for portraits, I would rather ask you to go for the 60D with a 50 f/1.8 or if if u have the budget, get a 50f/1.4 or 85 f/1.8. Because the sensors are both 18MP but only the digic 5 processor and touch screen are new in T5i. Instead I would rather prefer a pentaprism viewfinder and a better build camera. But you may also consider the 70D for its new sensor and technology if they seem essential - a faster AF and a super new revolutionary 20MP sensor is definitely worth the investment, same goes for the new video features.
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Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 HSM seems to be the only other alternative, but it doesn't have the reputation for having a super fast AF like the Canon 70-200f/2.8 L. For wider shots, a Canon 40 f/2.8 STM or 50f/1.8 can also be added for a 100$, along with the 70-200L for best results. But that would mean lens change and its upto you to decide where you want to sacrifice- lens change / better results ?!
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Hi Tony, I don't think DP review got it wrong there. I think they are referring to the ability of the revolutionary dual pixel sensor that make the camera to AF in live view. And I don't have any experience with tele converters as I'm afraid to do that. So no comments in that regard. But I've read in many forums that the 5D MK III & 1D series are the only EOS cameras to AF at f/8. I've once used a friend's 5D MK III with a 70-200 f/2.8L (non IS) and not with anything at f/8.
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I assume you are referring to the 500 f/4 L. In that case the 70D wouldn't autofocus when you put your 2x converter as it become an f/8 lens. Canon made the 70D to AF with f/5.6 lens for the regular use, but its live view will AF at f/8 as Canon has made it so, but otherwise no. I've heard it autofocus with the f/6.3 telephoto zoom lenses from sigma and tamron (but I haven't tested it on the 70D as the tamron 150-600 is having trouble reaching me). I don't think any camera other than the 5D MK III or 1D series will AF at f/8. So its not an issue, its how canon designed the 70D I suppose.
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Just so that, you got some tamron 70-300 VC recommendation - its VC should be same as the 70-200 f/2.8 I use , and its awesome. But for Video, I wouldn't recommend a Tamron VC lens, because the VC in the 70-200, is a bit jerkier in video. I don't know if its true for the 70-300, but for stills, its wonderful and usable at 4 stops lower. So for video the slightly smoother canon IS might be better. Again haven't used it, it does have quite a good reputation, but in video, I haven't been able to digest that jerkiness I'm getting from the VC.
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Thanks a lot , the article really helped. So I guess we probably need ETTL + HSS for best results. Will keep that in mind. So any other flashes out there besides yongnuo that'll provide HSS cheaper than canon, but reliable as well ? Its always good t have more options ! :)
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Both day and night, but as I said, not always, but when I might need so. And by night, I don't mean a very dark night, but late evenings when the light fades away. And again, pardon, if my understanding of flashes is wrong or my options aren't proper !
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I'm new to
flashes. So if
anything
seems stupid
please do
forgive me. I
just recently
read articles
were that
extra light
could save
some
shadows and
exposing
them
properly and
especially
with birds. I
will be using
the tamron
70-200 f/2.8
VC with the
70D, or may
be in future
I'll get a
better
beamer to
use with the
150-600
once I get
that ( its on
its way ). So
I did a bit of a
research to
find a cheap
solution
which was
more reliable
and got to
Yongnuo. I
would need
shutter
speeds of
1/1000s, I
haven't gone
past that
unless I'm
blessed with
sunlight even
when
shooting BIF.
So my doubt
is simple - I
know first 2
don't have
HSS. But my
doubt is can I
manually set
my Shutter
speed in the
flash and and
do the same,
and in that
case, does
the 560 III be
enough fr my
needs or
even 560 II ?
Or should I
really get
that 568 ? I
don't plan on
using it of
camera nor
will I be using
it regularly.
Any advice
would help. :)
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The best option would be Canon 70D instead of D7100 and all the lenses you have mentioned are there in the canon lens line-up, except for 24-120 f4, the 24-105 f/4 L IS USM. But unless she's so much into videos or if she haven't invested heavily in canon lenses, your suggestion is pretty good enough.
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Thank you all for your valuable inputs. And the info on quick release plates is really valuable for me,and I'll keep it in my mind. I might be able to push my budget, if I wait 3-4 months, but I want to know if it will have that great advantage. I won't be shooting quite often with a tripod, and if I start doing so , I'll probably invest in a gimbal or at least a joystick ball head that can withstand some weight. I know "get what you pay for" and that's why I decided to go for a Vanguard Alta Pro 283CT for 400$ than waste money with cheaper tripods. And the reviews on vanguard tbh-100 says its a more well built tripod than the SB series. This is going to be my first tripod set up , so I need as much help as possible and sorry if it seems like I'm questioning your thoughts, I'm not. Its just that, should I really invest in high end ball heads for which I would use occasionally ? I don't think my tele lens will change soon unless I win myself a lottery. The 70D + Tamron 150-600 is going to be my heaviest camera set up. So ??
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So finally,
got myself a
tripod and
the tamron
150-600 is
on its way.
The ball head
should be
able to
support the
tamron
150-600 VC
on a canon
70D. Till now
I never
needed a
tripod as I
didn't have
such big or
heavy lenses
( Tamron
70-200 f/2.8
VC was hand
holdable ).
The
manfrotto is
rated a load
capacity of
8kg and the
vanguard tbh
-100 with a
10kg and the
sbh-250 with
20kg. So all
this can
handle my
set
up and costs
about
80-110 $. So
price is OK.
But the
cheapest
option is the
sbh-250 at
80$ (load
capacity of
20kg) and
from the
pictures , I
doubt its
quality. I
would mainly
like to know
how the ball
head handles
the quick
release plate
without
getting
damaged and
lasts for
some time. It
would be
great advice,
if anyone
having an
experience
with these
ball heads
could share
their
experience
and let me
decide on it.
Thank you.
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I have nothing against you choosing an EF-S lens, I'd suggest the same, but if you have the budget and want to invest in good glass, I'd push you to get the 70-200 f/4L non IS since you need higher shutter speeds . I wouldn't recommend the non VC as it lacks USD (Tamron introduced USD motors later which improved focusing capabilities). If u want an f/2.8 - a Canon 70-200f/2.8L or Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 VC USD are great options. Even though you might not need the VC, I will say its the same price as the canon f/2.8 non IS, still a bonus to have but you will have extra weight. I would ask you to buy these lenses used as much as possible, and only if you have the budget. Else for your tele zoom on a budget and changing aperture, the new canon EF-S 55-250 IS STM is a nice alternative. But if you still want a full frame lens , you can also consider the Tamron 70-300 VC USD which has a more reach without compromising on optical quality.
And your wide lens depends on your budget and needs - the EF-S 15-85 IS USM is a very god lens but if you want the constant aperture, you can chose from a variety options like Tokina 12-24 f/4, Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 ( This lens enables you to not to have a prime in the same range), The Sigma 17-50f/2.8 OS , or Tamron 24-70VC depending on your budget.
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Manfrotto Agile Stile V or VII are good options, but sling bags are not everyone's favorite. In both bags, the camera compartment is large enough for a 70-200 attached to a 70D and has some space on top as well. They aren't exactly huge, so should be fine for you.
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I was referring to the non IS version. That's the one I was talking about. I think the sharpness would go like Canon 70-200 L > Tamrnon 70-200 VC > Canon 70-200 L IS II, if internet is the only source. But in real world , I'm not sure how many of us would be able to differentiate between them. And like I said for AF, I couldn't notice a difference between the tamron and non IS Canon in pretty good light. The T value ( value based on actual amount of light ) of Tamron is 3.2 versus Canon's 3.4, so in theory the Tamron may be better. But I would rather believe in real world analysis than this techy stuff.
This review from YouTube is really helpful, at least it did help me.
www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLyIFPOgaGEnkSi87e9phKbZRsBF-ZMpgU&v=Sqf6Q8Wkd_c&app=desktop&persist_app=1&gl=IN&hl=en&client=mv-google&guid=
So I went for a cheaper ( it still is not cheap, but competitively cheap ) 70-200 f/2.8 stabilized version which is the Tamron and it never disappointed me ( and I was so glad when I saw for myself that it did perform like the Canon L). The only disappointment I ever had was the 70-200 f/4L IS option I ignored. Its just half the weight, So when I'm carrying this lens for a certain long time, there were times I had wished the 70-200 f/4 L IS just might have lessened my pain, and it could have been enough. But the f/2.8 helps with that extra stop and I get back my happiness.
Hoping this helps and you will get your right lens. All the best ! :)
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The 70D can fine tune focus with lenses . And 70D + Tamron 70-200 VC is a wonderful combo. AF has no issues in dim lit conditions thanks to f/2.8 . The 6D has the best center point in terms of AF, but if you are using other focus points, your 5D will be definitely be better than 6D or 70D and I don't think me or anybody need to tell you that. I've found the 70-200 f/2.8 L Canon to be as sharp, if not better than the Tamron and has lesser vignetting. I don't own the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L, but I've shot with it and found AF very nice and fast ( not in low light, so can't comment on that, but it should do fine as its very much like the tamron from my experience ). But if you are shooting at 1/125 s @ 200mm, I would strongly recommend the tamron or Tammy as you say it. Because I needed the VC, I went for the Tamron, but if u don't need VC, the Canon seems to be the better option as it is slightly lighter and you can get a cheap one used.
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There are zooms, but can't recommend just one since you haven't mentioned how you want to zoom. First thing is that there is no cheap fast zoom lens. I will say, get a used lens and your fastest (Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 would be short- so ignoring that one) options are the f/2.8 zooms. The cheapest 17-50 f/2.8 Tamron (around 400$ new) will get you wide shots, but you won't be able to get closer than your 50 f/1.8 and also doesn't focus fast as other alternatives. If you want to zoom in and out from your 50mm the old Canon 24-70 f/2.8 or the Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC (The VC won't help much for you probably - but is nice to have for the same prize of canon) are great. I don't think you would want the new 2100$ version 2 of the Canon 24-70f/2.8. But if u want more reach, the 70-200f/2.8 L USM is a sharp and fast lens, used it, don't own one. You can get that lens used from 800$ and above from eBay. As I said, sadly, a cheap fast zoom lens doesn't exist for now.
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Sorry that I didn't mention before, used 7D is available for around 700-800$ which is excellent for fast action and used Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L is around 800-1000$. So you might wanna check into these as well. And if you can do with a prime, consider a used Canon 135mm f/2 for around 800$. I have never heard any on complain about that lens and its a stop faster than f2.8lenses. Or let's say about 8times light you get with the 135mm zoom lens at f/5.6.
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The 70D is definitely wonderful with high ISO and has a very good AF system. But if your 300D haven't died of shutter life and can take pictures, you might want to consider staying with that and buy a Canon 70-200 f/2.8L USM or the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8VC - both are within your budget. If you don't mind buying used, the Canon would be better I believe, if you want a new lens, I'll suggest the tamron because I use one and its awesome (with 70D) and almost a 100$ cheaper. I haven't compared to the Canon non-IS version (I'm not that rich) , but internet says Tamron is sharper and has more vignetting. It does vignettes at the longer end, but its easily removable with light room. But since you are shooting action, you'll probably use high shutter speeds , so you'll definitely be happy without IS and lesser weight. But for me, the VC is important, I'm not always shooting action, so the Tamron. If u want a new Canon lens and IS, then 70-200 f/4 L IS USM. But that means half the light of the mentioned f/2.8 lenses.
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