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Anyone got the Canon 600mm F4 and if so are you pleased with it. I have the 500 F4 but for small birds i'm thinking this would be a much better choice.
The 500 is often the wildlife photographer's choice as it is significantly lighter than the 600. If you have to carry it any distance then a 500 might be a better choice.
Thats what I did. My friend upgraded to the VR version so I took his 'as new' AFS II off his hands for just under half the price of a new VR (half the old price, before everything went up - so a bit of a bargain for me).One thing I had considered though is to get the slightly older 600mm f4 non-VR. My thinking being that it could hopefully be picked up for cheaper, and if locked on a good solid tripod (which I already have) and using a remote shutter etc, then the VR is of limited value anyway. Thoughts?
Very much as JoeT has said. Remember also that a 1.4 TC on the 500 gives you 700mm whilst on the 600 you get 840mm. There is however a significant difference in cost and weight between the 2 setups.
This topic has also been discussed before: http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=69668
Remember that you have also going to have to factor some serious money for a tripod and gimbal type head.