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    Lens question

    Thanks for the reply, I have never had a lens with a focal length above 400 so i am not sure how much that will be used. I have read somewhere that on a full frame camera if you crop a picture to represent a longer focal length depending on the quality of the shorter lens, it can produce a...
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    Lens question

    I am thinking of upgrading my zoom lens. I currently have the canon 100-400 version 1 lens and my shortlist is the following: Canon 100-400 mark 2 Tamron 150-600 Sigma 150-600 Is the canon mark 2 worth paying the extra money for in terms of sharpness over the others. This will be used on a full...
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    Having taken ownership of my 40D...

    I have the 70 - 200 F4 IS and use it for sport. I find the IS a real bonus for panning. The lens has a 2 stage system that allows you to correct the movement in one direction. This helps to have a sharp subject but blurred background when panning.
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    my kit is not the best, so my pictures are rubbish!!

    I think the shots are spot on, it just goes to show it's the person behind the camera that counts. Most of us don't print above A4 so it's not imperative to have the most expensive lenses for the casual hobbiest. L series lenses are great, but they wont make you a great photographer.
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    rucksack for 2 set ups??

    The lowepro Mini Trekker AW takes my gripped 40D, along with a 17-40, 70 - 200 F4 is, 100 - 400, 28 - 135, 105 macro, 430ex flash plus accessories. Heavy but it all fits.
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    photography monthly magazine-what alternatives

    Have to agree with you regarding PM, I subscribe to Digital Photo, but buy quite a few photography mags as and when articles interest me.
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    Kenko 1.4x TC with Canon 70-200mm

    I used one with my 70-200 F4 IS and couldn't see much difference in quality.
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    Poland

    Cheers guys, it seems I will be haveing a bit of an adventure. Going Saturday till Wednesday. Looking forward to the break. Thanks again everyone. :clap:
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    Poland

    Wow Loads of information, thanks guys. Will definately take warm clothing -35 I've never experienced weather as cold as that. Can't wait to see the sights, will post plenty of shots on TP when I return. Hopefully some will be in focus.Lol :lol::thumbs:
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    Poland

    I have the thermals packed just in case
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    Unexpected Pressie

    Not the Michael Jackson?
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    Poland

    Looks like i'm going to be busy. Good job the wife doesn't mind tagging along, and not too much nagging.:lol: Thanks for the suggestions, will post some shots on my return. I can't wait to go, you can't beat travel.:thumbs:
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    Unexpected Pressie

    Does he want to adopt? :wave:
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    Poland

    :bonk:Appologies.
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    Poland

    Thanks for the replies so far, will go to Auschwitz, salt mines. How far are the Tatra Mountains from Krakow? Is it a possible day trip?
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