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Archive 2015 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?

  
 
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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


Very little I feel I can offer to this topic that has not been said before.

(1) The asking price mentioned is about a 1/2 of the going rate for 500 f/4 IS in a very good condition. That is VERY unusual. As they say, if it sounds too good to be true.....

(2) Asking about the 500 MkI "relevance" is akin to wondering if the Pope is a good catholic. For many years 500 f/4 IS MkI has been known as the gold standard of wildlife photography, and that can not possibly change in a few summers since the 500 MkII was introduced.



Oct 01, 2015 at 04:59 AM
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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


I've had my 500 f4 v1 almost as long as Les has had his... Bought it in 2005, and it's still my favorite lens! While the lens performs superbly with a 1.4x, it also does a damn fine job with a 2x as well... What are you waiting for?!


Oct 01, 2015 at 06:35 AM
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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


The lens itself is super. That price however sounds too good to be true. It's less than half of what these are selling for used. Things that make you go hmmmmm?


Oct 01, 2015 at 07:46 AM
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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


Unless that is a personal friend/family member selling it to you at that price I'd be very skeptical about that good of a deal.


Oct 01, 2015 at 08:21 AM
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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


In terms of relevance, there are other options than sacrificing weight and a little bit of optical performance relative to the 500 F4 L IS II if the price tag is too high.

Both the 300 F2.8 L IS II with 1.4x teleconverter and 400 F4 DO IS II are optically in the same league as the 500 L IS mk I, but at a slightly shorter focal length and much reduced weight. The 300 II with 2X TC should be every bit as good optically as the 500 I with 1.4X TC, but the autofocus speed will take a hit. They both cost about 2/3 of a new 500 mk II.

I would consider the 400 DO II very seriously before the 500 I for wildlife / birds in flight if the price tag of the 400 DO II is within reach.



Oct 01, 2015 at 08:28 AM
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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


The gentle man who is selling the lens is very close to me and kinda doing favour to me


Oct 01, 2015 at 01:53 PM
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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


Arijit wrote:
The gentle man who is selling the lens is very close to me and kinda doing favour to me


Well, I strongly suggest you accept the favor.



Oct 01, 2015 at 02:32 PM
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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


2300 is a steal, some pristine copies of the 500/4.5 (the previous 500mm) go for more than that

I would buy as many $2300 500/4 ver 1 as possible even if just for resale value



Oct 01, 2015 at 03:56 PM
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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


I paid recently double for a mint copy (UY code) of this lens...OP, that is a steal.


Oct 01, 2015 at 04:53 PM
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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


Arijit wrote:
The gentle man who is selling the lens is very close to me and kinda doing favour to me


johnvanr wrote:
Well, I strongly suggest you accept the favor.


No doubts then. If you later decide to sell it with a profit, letting some of that profit benefit the gentleman will give you good bird whispering karma.



Oct 02, 2015 at 03:24 AM
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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · How relevant is th EF 500f4 Ver I now ?


A big thanks to everyone for taking time to answer to my query . Going by the unanimous suggestion i have accepted the the lens, it will take a while (may be a month) to come . Will share my images once i have it.
Thanks
Arijit



Oct 05, 2015 at 12:02 AM
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