600mm f/4 lens, image stablized: ; $8,300.
Weight: 11.8 lb
Being able to get the same field of view for 25% of the cost, and 1/3 of the weight, with image stablization: ; Priceless.
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ISO800, f/4, 1/250 sec., 300mm (600 equiv)
The lighting isn't the best (under a tree, late afternoon), and I was handholding. ; Hopefully the weather will hold up for this weekend
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Weight: 11.8 lb
Being able to get the same field of view for 25% of the cost, and 1/3 of the weight, with image stablization: ; Priceless.
[attachimg=1]
ISO800, f/4, 1/250 sec., 300mm (600 equiv)
The lighting isn't the best (under a tree, late afternoon), and I was handholding. ; Hopefully the weather will hold up for this weekend

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