Canon or Tamron 70-200 F/2.8 lens on an EOS Rebel XSI - Advice?

[LaneW]

My only camera, coming from the film days, now is a little Rebel XSI kit setup. I want to upgrade to a good telephoto for wildlife, birds, etc and am looking at the Canon and Tamron 70-200 for the fixed aperture and focal length - would probably add a 1.4 converter.

Is it a silly idea to ad an good lens like these to this little camera? Which is recommended?

Thanks

[ebiggs1]

"...ebiggs1 had mentioned the 80D..."

You will love it. Enjoy!

[RobertTheFat]

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@LaneW wrote:

OK, well now you've done it. Before buying a lens I am going to upgrade my camera from my little xsi. ebiggs1 had mentioned the 80D as a good option, maybe a bit pricy for me but do-able.  Other suggestions for a mid range Canon? 

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Well, the 7D Mark II, obviously, although at this point you may want to wait for the Mark III. And it's sort of on the border between mid-range and professional, in both quality and price.

But the 80D is a fine choice by all accounts. (I've never used one, so I can't give a personal testimonial.) Every now and then, Canon comes up with a real winner in the n0D series. The 50D was one, and it's probably fair to say that the 80D is one too.