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Anybody owned, or used the Canon 400mm f/4 DO IS II on....

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Chris Wolfgram
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Re: Anybody owned, or used the Canon 400mm f/4 DO IS II on....

Stuart Carlton wrote:

Marximus wrote:

I think the commenter was referring to the size and weight savings of the 500 in comparison to the 600, which weighs a pound and a half more, and is longer. I'd looked into getting a 600 when I was looking for a big white, since at the time I was able to get a used copy for not much more than a 500, but I opted for the lighter lens. Even 7 pounds is pushing it for me for handholding.

Ah, I misinterpreted that then, my error. I agree but I'd still like a 600! Just can't carry it!

If I could afford one... Or someone gave one to me, I'd find a way to pack it to my shooting locations, and I always shoot with a tripod anyway.

That said my 800 F11 is so rediculous light, then strapped on an R7, I have a 1280mm combo that is 5 lbs total !

However, because of the slow speed of the lens, I still pretty much need to use a tripod. Unless I'm shooting from my car, then I can pretty much get by with the frame of my car window for support.

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