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Canon 500 f4 or not?

Started Nov 1, 2020 | Questions thread
CameraCarl Veteran Member • Posts: 9,204
Re: Canon 500 f4 or not?

I sold my 500 f4 when I turned 68 years old because my sore back and knees just couldn't carry it (and the big tripod and the gimbal head) around for miles anymore.  I sold it four years ago and don't regret it.  The only regret I have is that I didn't see the R5/R6 and all the great lightweight RF lenses coming down the pike. If I were in your situation, unless I had a definite need (not desire, but a true NEED) for the lens right now, I would return it and sit tight for a year to see what is coming down the pike.  In fact, if I needed a lens today I would get the RF 600 or 800mm.

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