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09-02-08, 10:20 PM
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Re: 55-200m a good walkabout lens?

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I am just lazy GH... only want to take one lens
I often take everything with me (though it is becoming rather a squash in the bag - I can't get anything else in) but the downside to that is the fact it is rather heavy I have started to take only one lens with me and try to get some creative shots that I wouldn't have got normally as I would have changed lenses to better suit the purpose

Hope the price comes down again soon
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Canon 20D
Canon 28-135 3.5-5.6 IS USM
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Canon 100 2.8 USM Macro
Canon 10-22mm 3.5-4.5
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11-06-08, 02:37 PM
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Re: 55-200m a good walkabout lens?

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If your going for the Nikon 70-300mm lens Phil bought my non VR as I decided that for me the VR version is better. The whole thing about VR or no VR comes down to when and where you are going to use the lens. If most of the shoots with it are going to be on a tripod then there is no need for VR, however should most be hand held and at the 300mm end then go for the VR version. The other advantage using a VR lens is when its windy, that is when a VR lens definately comes into its own.

As a walkaround lens I am happy with the 24-120 mm VR lens, ok it may not have the reach but is a good compromise between wide angle and distance, ideal for landscapes etc.

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11-06-08, 03:06 PM
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Re: 55-200m a good walkabout lens?

This is an old thread Bazz - I've had the 55-200 vr for yonks now
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