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Best choice for first Canon 600 f/4?

Started 7 months ago | Questions thread
nonproshooterdad Senior Member • Posts: 1,106
Re: Best choice for first Canon 600 f/4?
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I just bought a 500/4L mark i. Reasons are:

I can only afford $3000-ish CAD.

It's lighter than 600/4. Don't feel much difference between 500 and 600.

It's same price as 100-500, but 1 and 2/3 stops brighter. I prefer under 1600 ISO, the brighter aperture will help on this. If I buy 100-500, I'll very often go 6400 even at day time, especially if I put any extender in behind.

And I have a lightweight tripod.

Last, I found a mint copy at low price. It said excellent condition in the ad, but I checked the ad photos, couldn't find any flaws on exterior. When you found a bargain, it will help for the decision.

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