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Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DI

$150

Released 1 year ago

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9 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"Casual user, Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast Pros:…" more - Ritzcamera.com User	"Hobbyist/Enthusiast…" more - Ritzcamera.com User
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Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DI

$150

Released 1 year ago

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7 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional Pros:…" more - Ritzcamera.com User	"Hobbyist/Enthusiast Pros:…" more - Ritzcamera.com User
"Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast Pros:…" more - Ritzcamera.com User	"Hobbyist/Enthusiast…" more - Wolfcamera.com User

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM EF Lens

$950 - $1,254

Released over 2 years ago

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6 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"How much difference could a lens actually make for the casual…" more - Amazon.com User	"just got it last week, played around with it on my…" more - Pricegrabber.com User
"Summary: just got it last week, played around with it on…" more - Onsale.com User	"Just from occasionally referring to the manual and playing with it,…" more - Amazon.com User

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro

$122 - $223

Released over 2 years ago

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6 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"Primary purpose of the camera is to photograph my daughter playing…" more - Amazon.com User	"Hobbyist/Enthusiast…" more - Adorama.com User
"Heck a pro could probably really put this lens to use,…" more - Amazon.com User	"However, I wanted to start playing with a telephoto lens and…" more - Amazon.com User

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DI

$150

Released 1 year ago

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6 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"I think it great for hobbyist you wont be sorry.…" more - Ritzcamera.com User	"Hobbyist/Enthusiast Pros:…" more - Ritzcamera.com User
"Casual user Pros:…" more - Ritzcamera.com User	"Hobbyist/Enthusiast…" more - Wolfcamera.com User

Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom Lens

$1,175 - $1,530

Released over 2 years ago

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5 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"This lens is a must have for both the hobbyist and…" more - Adorama.com User	"Hobbyist/Enthusiast…" more - Adorama.com User
"Hobbyist/Enthusiast Best Uses:…" more - Adorama.com User	"The weight and bulk makes it less suitable for casual use,…" more - Adorama.com User

Canon EF 70-200mm 1:4L USM Lens

$1,070 - $1,300

Released 1 year ago

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5 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"Then I was given the opportunity to play with it in…" more - Amazon.com User	"I played the waiting game and purchased Canon's 40d with the…" more - Amazon.com User
"The F4, which is too slow for most indoor sports, is…" more - Buydig.com User	"With the IS this lens offers, my Speedlite can fail and…" more - Amazon.com User

Tamron AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens

$135 - $190

Released over 2 years ago

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4 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"If you want a good telephoto to play with this is…" more - Amazon.com User	"fun and capable for us casual shooters.…" more - Amazon.com User
"Hobbyist/Enthusiast…" more - Adorama.com User	"Played around with it a lot this past week and it…" more - Amazon.com User

Tamron AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens

Released over 2 years ago

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4 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"Hobbyist/Enthusiast Pros:…" more - Adorama.com User	"Hobbyist/Enthusiast Best Uses:…" more - Adorama.com User
"Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast…" more - Adorama.com User	"Casual user Pros:…" more - Adorama.com User

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC

$345 - $399

Released over 2 years ago

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4 People Recommend
for Hobbyist

"It would be an exceptionally good choice for photography students and…" more - Amazon.com User	"No play or loose fittings, good weight and great all day…" more - Wolfcamera.com User
"Hobbyist/Enthusiast Best Uses:…" more - Adorama.com User	"Hobbyist/Enthusiast Pros:…" more - Wolfcamera.com User

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