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    Re: Decision finally made (I think) I which two lenses to buy - Being a newbie, I hope I made the right choices! Feedback appreciated!



    Quote Originally Posted by ddt0725
    I may have to do some rethinking it seems like.

    Seems to me you're off fine! Don't worry too much, and just trust your instinct.

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    For general wildlife, get the 100-400, for macro get the 100 f/2.8L IS. I like your first decision.


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    I will go with Nate on that one, the zoom offers far more flexibility.


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    are we getting into the flexibility vs quality debate again?


    oh dear[:P]

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    Quote Originally Posted by ddt0725


    I do have two lenses that came with the kit I purchased. I have a 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS and a 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS so I thought the two new ones I have picked would help me venture into new territories. I may have to do some rethinking it seems like.


    Thanks for you advice ...Happy Holidays! [img]/emoticons/emotion-1.gif[/img]


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    Then fair enough, don't let me confuse you, sounds like you're doing the right thing



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    Quote Originally Posted by bburns223
    Unless you shoot bugs for a living

    My goal...[] OK, some other nature, too. [:P]

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    Re: Decision finally made (I think) I which two lenses to buy - Being a newbie, I hope I made the right choices! Feedback appreciated!



    Quote Originally Posted by ddt0725
    The 300mm with an extender is my final choice!

    Great choice.


    Quote Originally Posted by ddt0725
    Now I'm wondering if I should still get the 100mm f/2.8 L macro also if the 300mm can take some pretty nice macro shots

    I think you should. If you put some extenders, TC, and/or close-up adapter on the 300mm, you can get some nice macro, but they wont be as nice as the 100mm.

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    Re: Decision finally made (I think) I which two lenses to buy - Being a newbie, I hope I made the right choices! Feedback appreciated!



    Thanks for reassuring me of my decision. I ended up ordering the 100mm, the 300mm and the 1.4x extender. I should have all on Wed! []


    Denise

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