Posted by John Chapman on December 10, 2006 at 6:42 AM
Hi All
looking for a Canon EF 500mm F4 IS USM Lens. In good working order with no Fungi. Not bothered if there is a couple of scratches on the barrel as long as it is not on the Glass.
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Brian Phipps on December 10, 2006 at 1:34 PM
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=73222
One for sale on bird forum.
Posted by Jeroen Stel on December 10, 2006 at 1:38 PM
How about the Sigma 500mm F4.5 ( i just bought one..), it's much lighter, well build, fast-even with a 1.4TC, and a whole lot cheaper, when only a half stop less light.
If you are interested i can give you an e-mail adres of a friend in Hong Kong where i bought mine. He sells them at a bargain compared to some of the shops over here! (and i guess especially compared to the UK, where everything is much more expensive then over here).
If you are interested John, just send me an e-mail!
I have an inkling that a new 500mm (DO??) might be in the wind - this is simply a personal thought based on marketing strategy,I have no other accurate information to back it up.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on December 11, 2006 at 7:47 AM
I see some lenses coming down in price-mifsuds now offer the 300 2.8 for under 3k but presumed it was to do with the dollar rate
Posted by John Chapman on December 11, 2006 at 9:53 AM
Hi Guys
thanks for your help. Brian I have e-mailed that person waiting for a reply. Jeroen looked at the lens but I would prefer an IS lens. Justin and Dave Canon announced that some of there bigger lenses are down in price. Tom I havn't decided yet may still wait a few months.
Thanks
John.
Discussion
6 replieslooking for a Canon EF 500mm F4 IS USM Lens. In good working order with no Fungi. Not bothered if there is a couple of scratches on the barrel as long as it is not on the Glass.
John
Aberdeen
One for sale on bird forum.
If you are interested i can give you an e-mail adres of a friend in Hong Kong where i bought mine. He sells them at a bargain compared to some of the shops over here! (and i guess especially compared to the UK, where everything is much more expensive then over here).
If you are interested John, just send me an e-mail!
Best regards,
Jeroen Stel
In case you weren't aware,if it makes any difference,I see Warehouse Express have lowered their new price on the 500mm f4,down to £4094
thanks for your help. Brian I have e-mailed that person waiting for a reply. Jeroen looked at the lens but I would prefer an IS lens. Justin and Dave Canon announced that some of there bigger lenses are down in price. Tom I havn't decided yet may still wait a few months.
Thanks
John.