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Originally Posted by Itsed65
I can rent from a couple of different places, so I'm anxious to try one of these out when they show in the wild. I have a 300 2.8 and love it, but it's a beast for hand holding, and I'm not sure I want to drag it all over the park all day, and then find it too long for a given situation. If I was on a real guided safari in Africa? No question. In San Diego, I can always go back if I'm not happy with my kit the first time.  |
I respect what you're saying, but doesn't the IQ and the AF speed of the 300/2.8 simply blow you away? I lug around a 500/f4, TCs, a second body with a 70-200/f4 because I'll kick myself if I get a good opportunity and the shot isn't all I can make it.
I'm lucky in that I'm physically strong, but I'm 65-years old and I ache and the 500mm isn't all that great for my joints, but I'll carry until I can't lift it anymore.
That's it, I won't say anymore, but just can't understand giving up IQ when you've got the tools.
Dave