Roy
Well-known member
The only reason I'm not getting the 600mm TC is that I already have and love my 600mm AFS...
Ordered the 600 TC, Keep or sell the 800 PF?
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Whoever asked if price and disposable income were the barrier, posted the key question in my mind.
Clearly, some people have the capital (available) or disposable budget (to borrow/spend) in order to float a purchase like this. For others, the price of a $3200-$3600 400 f4.5/500PF is beyond their grasp, and still others must be content w/ less expensive super zooms or older used lenses.
If buying a 600mm f4S is not a financial burden, and retaining the 800PF does not reduce your capacity to afford and enjoy the former, then I think it makes sense to keep both. The 800PF has the advantage of being small and light. It can be easily carried on the trail, shot handheld, or used from a tripod in a blind. The 600mm f4S requires a bit more of a commitment for some support as well as a larger bag. It is, no doubt, the superior lens with great flexibility. Owning the pair allows one to have the best of both worlds.
Like many others, I have the 800PF on pre-order. I would love to take delivery in the next month, but I probably will not see one for 6 months (or longer). Buying this lens is a serious stretch for me, and it will probably be a part of my kit for the next 8 to 10 years. For me, the lens will be the best "my" money can buy... for others, it will be considered a great lens with the knowledge that better ones exist.
If you like your 800PF and can manage to keep them both, I think you should keep them both.
cheers,
bruce
Clearly, some people have the capital (available) or disposable budget (to borrow/spend) in order to float a purchase like this. For others, the price of a $3200-$3600 400 f4.5/500PF is beyond their grasp, and still others must be content w/ less expensive super zooms or older used lenses.
If buying a 600mm f4S is not a financial burden, and retaining the 800PF does not reduce your capacity to afford and enjoy the former, then I think it makes sense to keep both. The 800PF has the advantage of being small and light. It can be easily carried on the trail, shot handheld, or used from a tripod in a blind. The 600mm f4S requires a bit more of a commitment for some support as well as a larger bag. It is, no doubt, the superior lens with great flexibility. Owning the pair allows one to have the best of both worlds.
Like many others, I have the 800PF on pre-order. I would love to take delivery in the next month, but I probably will not see one for 6 months (or longer). Buying this lens is a serious stretch for me, and it will probably be a part of my kit for the next 8 to 10 years. For me, the lens will be the best "my" money can buy... for others, it will be considered a great lens with the knowledge that better ones exist.
If you like your 800PF and can manage to keep them both, I think you should keep them both.
cheers,
bruce
padrepaul
Well-known member
Thanks Bruce. After giving it thought I'll keep both; as you said the 800 is so light, and it's nice for a birds in flight option. I'm not made of money and will take a few years to pay off the lenses, but to me it's worth it and having the best of both worlds is a good thing.
Hopefully a 600 or two shows up in the next couple of weeks, will be curious how many arrive in the first batch.
Take care,
Paul