Posts: IrishMike | Ugly Hedgehog

MikeMck wrote:

I recently purchased a Canon 10-18mm Lens from Ama... (show quote)

Amazon used to be Very diligent, in making the sellers of "international" or Gray market products indicate that in the headings of the product description. I'm aware of a couple offerings recently that certainly appeared to fit that description, yet there was No mention of the items, Not being genuine US warranted items.
I intend to addess that with Amazon and find out why they ceased policing their sellers!

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Rebel t3i shutter failure

Could it be an AF issue? Try changing the lens to MF, if it allows the shutter to function, that's where the problem lies!

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Need some guidance

If you live nearby, reshoot it with flash!

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Choosing Between Canon 70-200 f/4 IS or Tamron F/2.8 VC G2?

IrishMike wrote:

I own the Canon 70-200 f/4 IS, but would like to have that extra stop. Canon's II or III versions of the 2.8 are a little above my spending limit, so I've been considering the Tamron G2. I'd like to hear some opinions on my thinking. Going from a Canon f/4 to the Tamron 2.8 G2, would admittedly be a step down in build quality, but what of image quality? Should I be content with the f/4 Canon? Any opinions will be appreciated.

I have two full frames 5D III and 6D II, as well as an APS C - 7D.

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Choosing Between Canon 70-200 f/4 IS or Tamron F/2.8 VC G2?

I should have mentioned, initially I am a disabled veteran and unable to walk around much at all. This makes a zoom, especially a tele zoom very useful for me. Most of my shooting involves wildlife and some landscapes. The additional weight of a 2.8 isn't that important to me, since I'm not carrying it around, but holding it on my lap while moving about on my battery operated scooter.

I suppose to some extent my wish for a 2.8, is because I don't have one! Although at least one valid point would be using the 2.8, even with a 1.4 converter, I could still shoot at f/4.

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Choosing Between Canon 70-200 f/4 IS or Tamron F/2.8 VC G2?

I own the Canon 70-200 f/4 IS, but would like to have that extra stop. Canon's II or III versions of the 2.8 are a little above my spending limit, so I've been considering the Tamron G2. I'd like to hear some opinions on my thinking. Going from a Canon f/4 to the Tamron 2.8 G2, would admittedly be a step down in build quality, but what of image quality? Should I be content with the f/4 Canon? Any opinions will be appreciated.