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<blockquote data-quote="Dave_W" data-source="post: 277586" data-attributes="member: 9521">I took a dive in the deep end yesterday and ordered...D800E300mm f/2.8GTC 17E IIWimberley WH-200 Gimbal head IILensCoat (I got the camo style so I don't &quot;scare&quot; the animals....or at least that's what they claim on their website! lol)The 800E, TC and head will be here Monday along with the extras that come with the 800E like a monopod, etc., but the lens will be a few days later since I requested an unopened box. I went with the 300mm over the 400mm for a couple of reasons - size, IQ and AF speed. With the 1.7 I'll have the reach of a 510mm while not sacrificing any AF speed but will still be able to fit the lens in my lens bag, something that would not be possible with the 400mm. I'm not altogether sure how to break the news to the Mrs but I'm thinking it should start with flowers and maybe jewelry? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Dave_W, post: 277586, member: 9521"] I took a dive in the deep end yesterday and ordered... D800E 300mm f/2.8G TC 17E II Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal head II LensCoat (I got the camo style so I don't "scare" the animals....or at least that's what they claim on their website! lol) The 800E, TC and head will be here Monday along with the extras that come with the 800E like a monopod, etc., but the lens will be a few days later since I requested an unopened box. I went with the 300mm over the 400mm for a couple of reasons - size, IQ and AF speed. With the 1.7 I'll have the reach of a 510mm while not sacrificing any AF speed but will still be able to fit the lens in my lens bag, something that would not be possible with the 400mm. I'm not altogether sure how to break the news to the Mrs but I'm thinking it should start with flowers and maybe jewelry? :) [/QUOTE]

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