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A good shot is better than a missed great shot.
Very true indeed! The Flexibility of the 200-400 is a great benefit!
A good shot is better than a missed great shot.
Thanks Joe - sorry to go all philosophical on you!!
cheers, cw
It's ok with it. But to be honest, I don't tend to use the converter much. It is nice to have 400-800mm at times though. I'm lucky I suppose, in the fact that the D4 and D4s will focus fast at F8 quite nicely. Get a day out and pop over. You can have a play with the lens, before buying one, if you want.
Kev.
I'll have a look later Joe. Out right now. I did post one yonks ago on here, of a canopy shot of a Red Arrow, when I first bought it.
I'll see what I can dig up.
Kev.
If buying new then yes bud. Joe seems to have dismissed the second hand market, which is a mistake,in my opinion. However, if he wants to buy new only,then you are indeed correct.Price-wise there isn't a vast gap between the 300 2.8 and the 200-400 f4 - but the difference for a 500 or 600 is quite considerable for anyone, let alone a young man.
5/600 F4 for wildlife.
3/400 F2.8 for sports.
In an ideal world.
I have never used the 2-400, but regularly go out shooting with a guy who does. He is generally at the long end and uses a 1.4 with it often. I think Mike is right Joe, think long and hard before spunking a lot of brass on, what may be ,the wrong lens. I would heed the advice of hiring them first,see which suits you best mate.
Fair comment on the new lens Joe, I understand your reasons, but, there is loads of good second hand stuff out there or on here even. Give Stewart a call at lensforhire,i`m sure he has those lenses available mate.Will think long about the lens and most likely get my hands on the two lenses and have a play with them for a weekend each ,Also I'am personally only looking at getting new as I prefer it as a personal thing with piece of mind + Warranty etc. but may consider opening my opinions up...
Will think long about the lens and most likely get my hands on the two lenses and have a play with them for a weekend each ,Also I'am personally only looking at getting new as I prefer it as a personal thing with piece of mind + Warranty etc. but may consider opening my opinions up...