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Should I lug a huge 500/600mm around?

Should I lug a huge 500/600mm around?

Bird photography interests me but the problem is that I was concerned about whether it would be alright to get to 400mm max, because I've seen thousands of bird pics that require longer lenses. I'd like to know whether for general use of bird photography in Hong Kong, say forest birds, whether 400mm is enough? If not, how long? It's just that carrying a huge lens everywhere do cause problems of weight (especially when hand-holding) and for my wallet. What would be one's opinion for, say, 300mm f2.8 + 2x teleconverter?

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I was also wondering if, as I am choosing between a 7d and a d7000, which one would be more suitable for bird photography, and subsequently whether Canon or Nikkor telephoto lenses perform better, or that the 3rd party lenses would be preferable? Has anyone used the Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 before?
I love wild avifauna.

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