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Original 600mm F4 (non-IS)

Started May 14, 2021 | Discussions thread
BirdShooter7 Veteran Member • Posts: 9,134
Re: Original 600mm F4 (non-IS)

lonewolf1983 wrote:

BirdShooter7 wrote:

lonewolf1983 wrote:

Norm Neely wrote:

lonewolf1983 wrote:

A well priced original 600mm non-IS has popped up and wondered how this lens stacks up vs its more modern bretheren.

Maybe a good price on a mark ii might pop up?

This is a good comparison of the 600mm mark ii vs 800mm. I think it's a very good read even if the mark ii isn't in your budget.

http://www.birdsasart-blog.com/2013/01/15/canon-ef-600mm-f4l-is-ii-vs-canon-ef-800mm-f5-6l-is-and-the-winner-is-2/

Doubtful, few 500mm F4 mkII's available 2nd hand for about $8k
600's attract more dollars
Comparison is the original non-IS i'm picking up for $2.8k

I’ve been seeing lots of Eaf 500mm f/4L IS USM’s for sale for under $3k. If you’re patient I’ve seen mk2’s for $6k or less.

Note my prices are in Australian dollars, cheapest option here would be one via Japan, which is still a $5k+ proposition.
not much point going for a non mk2 lens as i wont be using IS, weight isn't a concern and all of them aren't repairable by Canon anymore anyway

I see.  It would be nice to see how the image quality from the old 600 f/4 stacks up.  That’s one lens I haven’t ever used.

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