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    Good morning this is the new lens that I am thinking of purchasing,it will been a dream come true for me:smile:

    Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 SP Di VC USD Lens - Canon Fit

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      Wow! That's a big one! :hate-shocked:
       
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        Hi @shiney yes it is when you have to carry it round with you:whistle::lunapic 130165696578242 5:
         
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          That's going to take some holding Woo. :)
           
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            Now, before I even ask this, I will admit that I know less than now't about cameras and lenses, but I am curious, so.... what is the benefits of a lens like that Woo? Is it to do with zooming in over long distances?
             
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              Go on, if you want it, stop thinking about it and buy it is what I think do these days as I get older and want to do more things whilst I'm still able to enjoy them.
               
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                Good evening @fat controller well its a lens I have wanted since I was old enough to hold a camera,when I was a fledgling;). It will enable me to get close enough to wildlife and get the shot without having to disturb the subject.It will enable me to take shots that I haven't been able to take before.It will enable me to get the shots I used to miss with my 70 x 300 lens .The Canon equivalent lens would cost anywhere from £6000 to £8000 and its the last thing on my bucket list;):blue thumb:
                 
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                  Woo can you put a teleconverter on it to increase it to 1200?
                  Has it got good image stability or do you need a tripod?
                  Looks a cracking lens, once you start puting pics on here I'll through mine away!!!!:biggrin:
                   
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                    Good morning @strongylodon my good friend,yes you can fit a converter.yes it has the same stabiliser's has my Tamron 70 x 300 lens and it can be handheld if there's 6 people:heehee: and if I can get anywhere near your standard of wildlife photography I shall be a happy Owl:smile:
                     
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                      Then may I respectfully request ... you postpone getting one? That way we have you around for a lot longer. Thank you :)
                       
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                        Good evening "M" that is very kind and thoughtful of you my friend but don;t worry I have two buckets:heehee::smile:
                         
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                          Only you, woo; only you! :heehee:
                           
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