I\'ve always wanted a 500 f4 L IS so I figured a (much) cheaper 4.5 version would be a nice way to figure out if I\'ll use it enough to justify dropping the extra $.
If the lens is representative of its design, I don\'t think you will be disappointed. Granted, you might feel the need for IS as handholding it requires good steadiness. If you will have it tripod mounted, then that is not a big deal. Also, depending on what you like to photograph, you might find out that the AF drive speed is very unremarkable.
Here is another one taken with the 500 f/4.5 from the other day: a Hoodlum Vergaser hen.
Nov 09, 2009 at 01:19 PM
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