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    Id Please.

    Hi Dave, I captured something similar a little while ago. My searching suggested a member of the Pompilidae - spider-hunting wasps. And the nearest I could get to it was Pompilidae Cinereus. Try this as a starter. I would be curious about other suggestions as well.
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    Tamron, Sigma or Canon

    After all that, I decided to buy the Tamron. Got it from MPB at a great price and in near mint condition - so quite a saving. My thinking went - as macro photography is always always going to be a sideline to my main interest in bird photography I could not really justify (especially to my...
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    Tamron, Sigma or Canon

    Thanks everyone. I must say this is a difficult (albeit in the course of things a not "too heavy") decision. I think I need to get some of these in my hands, so as to get a feel for each lens before I rush in. Cheers, Hugh
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    Tamron, Sigma or Canon

    A bit of a dilemma now then - whether to save and wait for the Sigma 150mm or to jump straight in with the Tamron?! Cheers, Hugh
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    Tamron, Sigma or Canon

    Hi Steve, The Tamron does seem a good deal - pound for pound. Cheers, Hugh
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    Tamron, Sigma or Canon

    Geoff, Many thanks - very helpful indeed. Hugh
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    Tamron, Sigma or Canon

    Hi Rob, Yes - I've seen that review, but there is nothing like hearing about first hand experiences. I was just wondering what other users think? Thanks for taking the time to reply. Cheers, Hugh
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    Tamron, Sigma or Canon

    Hi, I am very tempted by the Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro, largely because of its price. This would be my first dedicated macro lens - I have a Sigma 75-300 APO macro at present. Is this a good decision for a novice macro photographer?! Or, would the additional cost for a Canon 100mm be worth it? Or...
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    Advice on new camera set up

    Hi Justin, Thanks for these thoughts. In the end I went for a Canon 60D with a 100-400mm lens. Despite all my good intentions I exceeded my budget - such is life! Cheers, Hugh
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    Which Canon lens?

    Hi, Thanks Thomas and David for drawing attention to the excellent photos you can get with the 100-400. I am now convinced! Best wishes, Hugh
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    Which Canon lens?

    Thanks DJ, too. Great photos. I can see the difference with the 400mm. Cheers, Hugh
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    Which Canon lens?

    Thanks very much for the advice David and Overread. I think I'll go for the 100-400. Now I need to look out for the best deal. Cheers, Hugh
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    Which Canon lens?

    Hi, Some advice please. I have settled on buying a Canon 50D, but am still very unsure as to which lens would be best for bird photography. I am now torn between the following: Canon EF 70 - 200 f:2.8 L IS USM or Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 L IS USM These are both within "my" price range, but...
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    Advice on new camera set up

    Many thanks Alistair. Does the lower MP count for the ID Mk2 have any impact on quality of outputs? Hugh
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    Advice on new camera set up

    Hi, I want to upgrade my current set-up (Sony Alpha 100 with 75-300APO Sigma lens and 18-200 Sony bundled lens) for kit up to £1500-ish. I am torn between staying with the Sony range or starting again with Canon? For this sum what camera and lens options would provide the best outcome for bird...
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    Hello from Warwickshire

    Hi, Thanks to all who have posted acknowledgments. Good wishes, Hugh
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    Hello from Warwickshire

    Hi Kevin, Thanks for the encouragement. Incidentally, I had already seen your website and blogs through other web searches, as well as Richard's - "one man and his pond". I found these very impressive indeed. It is very good to make contact with you and thanks for the offer of advice, which I...
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    Hello from Warwickshire

    Hi, Delighted to be a member of this fantastic community. I live in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire and all of this is new to me. In the last few weeks I have bought a new set of bins and have just got an Opticron IS60ED scope, with 16-48x eyepiece - so I am raring to go. I have always enjoyed...
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