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dwweiche wrote:
First off, no, I don't know how I would explain to my fiance why a $1400 lens appeared in the mail.
But setting that aside  here's the battle going on in my head.
I would love to have a 100-400 with me for the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh later this month. I've read extensively on the 100-400 and seen a lot of pictures here on FM, so I know it's head-and-shoulders above my 55-250. But it's $1400 (with current rebate). That makes me hesitate. It's a lot of money.
However, after monitoring sales of used 100-400's on Ebay over the last couple weeks, they routinely sell for $1200 or more. It's astounding how well they hold their value. Worst case, if all hell breaks loose, I could sell it for not much less than I purchased it. I would prefer to purchase a new lens since it seems Canon has improved quality control over time.
I want to take the plunge. Will you talk me out of it or talk me into it?
If you want a GREAT lens, pick up a clean used 300 f4. It's lighter and much sharper than the 400, has an extra stop, and focus' much faster. If you want to shoot planes in flight at oshkosh, it's a much better choice. (Zooms are always going to compromise a bit of quality for that flexibility, and while the 100-400 is one of the best of the bunch, the compromises are still there)
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