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Best budget buy? 5 years 4 months ago #1981

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Thanks Simon,

I considered the Canon 80D + 400 mm f/5.6, a well-priced combination for bird photography, but without IS. The user actually has an old Nikon DSLR and two legacy lenses so Nikon is an attractive option from that point of view. His experience is in wildlife and macro photography for which the present gear has produced acceptable results. However, his long zoom (70 - 300 mm) has a technical problem that I suspect is not worth repairing and in any case, the lens leaves him wanting more reach for bird photography. I suggested to him that it is about time he upgraded his gear and that is how the ball started rolling. Thanks for your helpful suggestions, much appreciated.

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Best budget buy? 5 years 4 months ago #1982

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Thanks Bruce, excellent advice, I was surprised to learn that the 200 - 500 mm does not have a shoulder strap. That is one more thing we will need to think about along with the battery grip that looks like it is essential for balance.

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