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ddb · 05-08-2008

After years of shooting with a D30, I sold it and both my lenses and bought a 40D. Now I need to get a couple of lenses. I sold a EF 28-135IS and a EF 70-300IS with the D30. I never liked the quality of the shorter zoom, thought it was rather soft. I want to get the EF 70-200mm f4 L but am concerned about the weight and the lack of IS. Is it capable of being handheld and get good quality or is it best as a tripod mounted lens? The price right now for the L lens and a 70-300 IS is very close. Also need some suggestions for a shorter zoom, I probably will go third party due to cost factors. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I really need to get something by this weekend so I can start taking some pics.

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ddb Vicuna Location: Andover, Illinois Posts: 56 CamelKarma: 66 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Question re: 70-200mm f4 L After years of shooting with a D30, I sold it and both my lenses and bought a 40D. Now I need to get a couple of lenses. I sold a EF 28-135IS and a EF 70-300IS with the D30. I never liked the quality of the shorter zoom, thought it was rather soft. I want to get the EF 70-200mm f4 L but am concerned about the weight and the lack of IS. Is it capable of being handheld and get good quality or is it best as a tripod mounted lens? The price right now for the L lens and a 70-300 IS is very close. Also need some suggestions for a shorter zoom, I probably will go third party due to cost factors. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I really need to get something by this weekend so I can start taking some pics. __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.