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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whiskeyman" data-source="post: 416258" data-attributes="member: 13556">More likely it is your status as a college student instead of an amateur that drives your budget constraints.  I know several amateurs that have better photo equipment than some pros do. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue    :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />  And patience will service you well in this hobby.The 80-200 f2.8 is a very good lens that comes very close to the new 70-200 in IQ.  It just is slower focusing, especially in low light.  I believe you have a lens which should serve you well.  Compatibility with TCs is an issue, though.  WM</blockquote>