Anyone own this monster lens here?

[Jed]

It is about 8k I would have thought, I know the UK price and it's about there although a bit more.

It is a cheap way to get to 800, yes. But for that amount, you're better off going with a camera manufacturer's own brand 300/2.8 and matching converters. Allows you to get to f2.8 at 300mm, f4 at 420mm, and up to 600/5.6. You lose a bit of reach but will gain better build, better optical quality as some focal lengths, and also the not-to-be-sniffed-at portability and size factor.

If you're struggling with weight then I really wouldn't touch anything other than the AF-S II.

 

[suhaimig]

Originally posted by Ian
Hehe he wouldn't last 2 seconds round my neck of the woods then.

Originally posted by jasphotography
suhaimig, get this beast and don't even think of venturing far.
If I remember correctly, your AFS 28-70 and AFD 105 lenses were already taking the toll on you for the last trip. I think this AFS 600 will kill you!

That recent trip was unprepared. Before going on the next trip, I would ring up first to reservist office to let me in for intensive training. He..He...

Cheers.

 

[Ian]

Originally posted by suhaimig
That recent trip was unprepared. Before going on the next trip, I would ring up first to reservist office to let me in for intensive training. He..He...

Cheers.

Haha ... bring a large truck with you