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Oct 25, 2006 16:20 | #1

Today I have tried to shoot for 1/2 hr whatever birds I could find, using the 180L for the first time as a birding lens.
My very initial impressions are quite favourable.
* The AF is fast enough for pigeons. seagulls and bigger birds. However, it does not have the initial focus acquisition "lurch" or "snap" that the 200 f/2.8 would have. That is to be expected though.
*As far as IQ is concerned, the lens can shoot with the best of them. Appears to be on the level of the 200 f/2.8.
* The lens feels well balanced/not nose heavy and does not weigh heavy in hand.

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Oct 25, 2006 16:21 | #2

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Oct 25, 2006 16:34 as a reply to @ LightRules's post | #4

Great shots! Maybe you should have tried with some extension tubes on!

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Oct 25, 2006 16:40 | #5

LightRules wrote in post #2168707

Is it fast enough for ducks?

Most definitely, at least on MkIIN !

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Oct 25, 2006 16:40 | #6

mebailey wrote in post #2168723

Great shots! Maybe you should have tried with some extension tubes on!

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