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Old 02-24-2009, 05:18 PM
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Tamron 28-300 f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
-- Not sure what all the letters mean, but with "VC" it's about $600, without "VC" it's about $350. No clue what the difference is... but, it's definitely faster than my f/5.6! But, is it enough?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens
--Supposedly the best, but at about $1000, it's freakin' me out just thinking about spending that much money! I'm so NOT a pro... just a fanatical mom!

Anyone have any thoughts on these... thanks!!!
I'm not familiar with the Tamron, but going on the name, I would say it's not going to be any faster than your current 75-300; in fact, zoomed out it will only open up to f/6.3--really slow! VR is Tamron's version of image stabilization, btw, which is why it adds so much to the price.

I do hear fabulous things about the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L--but, yeah, the price! Yikes. You can spend even more and get the IS.
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