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    which walkabout / wide zoom lens on a budget

    I recently bought the Sigma 17-70 and first impressions are extremely good!
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    repair on EF 80-200 2.8L

    Yes sorry i should have said, i sent it to the Canon service centre and they bounced straight back. They didn't want to know =(
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    Everyday use zoom... choices choices

    hi all. Thanks for0the advice. I went for the 17-70 in the end. Looks like it delivers good bang for the buck!
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    Everyday use zoom... choices choices

    Hi, Lookign for advice on a lens choice. I'm after a wide zoom to replace the stock lens that came with my 350D. Typically something in the 18-50 range. I'm toying with the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 EX DC or a second hand 17-40 Canon L. The Canon is stretching my budget. ideally looking at...
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    repair on EF 80-200 2.8L

    Thanks for tips. I'll give them a try this evening. Fingers crossed! Rich
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    repair on EF 80-200 2.8L

    Morning all, I've been fortunate enough to inherit an 80-200 2.8L. There's a wee problem with the lens however. It will only shooot wide-open at 2.8. I assume this is to do with diaphragm blades being stuck. Setting to any other aperture gives an error on the camera. I've tried with...
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