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The price *seems* to be firming up around $4,300... A lot less than the 500mm f/4 FL.
I am speculating there will be a high demand initially, followed by some coming available on the used market when some inept users realise it isn't a magic bullet to obtaining perfect birding images 'on the cheap'...
But it's f5.6 not like the f4 of the 300P
So, how good will it be with the 1.4x tc?
If it cannot take advantage of the tc as well as the 300mm does (giving 420mm) it's not that far short of 500.
The other point is that for a lot less, you could have the 100-500 or the 600mm that Iain uses so successfully.
Ok they are heavier. But you don't carry around long pro quality lenses on the off chance of using them. You take them to a specific location eg a hide and you can take something or use something to lighten the load.
I confess I've been an advocate of lighter equipment for some time. But I've come to the conclusion that's only when you are walking about.
Last edited on Sun Jul 15th, 2018 12:02 by Eric
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