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<blockquote data-quote="editorial_use_only" data-source="post: 685584" data-attributes="member: 40895"><p>You've already said you're considering the new 500PF, which sounds right for what you want. I'll just point out that if you're finding that focus speed on the 80-400 is too slow for you, you will probably want to avoid the 200-500. the 200-500 is a fine lens in many respects, excellent contrast and sharpness, excellent value and good portability, but its focus speed is relatively slow. Also, be sure that f/5.6 is going to meet your needs. For about the same price, you could get a used 400/2.8, one of the older AFS versions without VR for example. Those two stops, in terms of ISO and DOF, can make an enormous difference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="editorial_use_only, post: 685584, member: 40895"] You've already said you're considering the new 500PF, which sounds right for what you want. I'll just point out that if you're finding that focus speed on the 80-400 is too slow for you, you will probably want to avoid the 200-500. the 200-500 is a fine lens in many respects, excellent contrast and sharpness, excellent value and good portability, but its focus speed is relatively slow. Also, be sure that f/5.6 is going to meet your needs. For about the same price, you could get a used 400/2.8, one of the older AFS versions without VR for example. Those two stops, in terms of ISO and DOF, can make an enormous difference. [/QUOTE]
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