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stupid focal length, stupid size, stupid price, one lens I will not be buying

Their new120-400 looks ok though. Maybe some competition for the EF 100-400?

MaDProFF wrote in post #5044899
stupid focal length, stupid size, stupid price, one lens I will not be buying

AF at 1000mm 5.6! I would hire one just so people could point and laugh at me!

You know life is bad when even the pigeons contemplate suicide:

adamlc wrote in post #5044906
AF at 1000mm 5.6! I would hire one just so people could point and laugh at me!

heh, shame u not be able to lift it up to your face to look through view finder, wonder why they made it though, or you think it is really military, as you need a tank to carry it

adamlc wrote in post #5044901
Their new120-400 looks ok though. Maybe some competition for the EF 100-400?

hmm I really like the 100-400 it is light easy to use, and great IQ

mij wrote in post #5045139
You know life is bad when even the pigeons contemplate suicide:

Michael.

Cool!!

MaDProFF wrote in post #5045174
hmm I really like the 100-400 it is light easy to use, and great IQ

...and the pump-action is really nice to use too.

Anke wrote in post #5045230
...and the pump-action is really nice to use too.

The pump-action debate is interesting, I've never used a lens with a sliding zoom feature so I can't really judge if I'd like it or not. Maybe I should take a trip to Jessops and play with one. If I don't get on with it though, I guess I'll go for the Sigma version.

I heard somewhere that there might a MKII 100-400, would be interested if anyone else heard the same.

adamlc wrote in post #5045294
The pump-action debate is interesting, I've never used a lens with a sliding zoom feature so I can't really judge if I'd like it or not. Maybe I should take a trip to Jessops and play with one. If I don't get on with it though, I guess I'll go for the Sigma version.

I heard somewhere that there might a MKII 100-400, would be interested if anyone else heard the same.

Dunno if you'd get used to it in a short Jessops session but its quite instinctive after a while. I like it. Interested to hear about the Mark II too.

I love my 100-400, and find myself more comfortable with the push-pull than a twist telephoto. I believe it's moreso the placement of the zoom rings. On the 70-200s it feels too far behind, whereas on the 100-400 the push-pull section is further up front which is better for my shooting.

Just my 2 pence.

I'm also looking for a nice telephoto lens having sold off a few lenses to finance things. I've been checking out new and second hand Canon 300 2.8 IS but also considering the Siggy 120-300 2.8 or the canon 100-400 (and save a few quid). Primary I'll be shooting nature and maybe the odd bird. Any thoughts / suggestions? I already own a 1.4 converter, I know the 300mm works will with the converter but how about the other two?

futura wrote in post #5046162
I'm also looking for a nice telephoto lens having sold off a few lenses to finance things. I've been checking out new and second hand Canon 300 2.8 IS but also considering the Siggy 120-300 2.8 or the canon 100-400 (and save a few quid). Primary I'll be shooting nature and maybe the odd bird. Any thoughts / suggestions? I already own a 1.4 converter, I know the 300mm works will with the converter but how about the other two?

I wouldn't bother personally with a converter on the 100-400 because it'll only be manual focus... unless you have a 1 series, then its AF with the 1.4x(I think). The Siggy is on my wanted list. The 300 2.8 apparantly works really well with the 2x too, but that's way out of my price range. Siggy wins for me, just a matter of time!

Anke wrote in post #5044867
Looks like a Thermos flask

Beat me too it! lol ..

I wonna play with the Sigma 4.5mm they are bringing out.

Oh and any comments on this shot from the weekend?

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=463585

futura wrote in post #5046162
I'm also looking for a nice telephoto lens having sold off a few lenses to finance things. I've been checking out new and second hand Canon 300 2.8 IS but also considering the Siggy 120-300 2.8 or the canon 100-400 (and save a few quid). Primary I'll be shooting nature and maybe the odd bird. Any thoughts / suggestions? I already own a 1.4 converter, I know the 300mm works will with the converter but how about the other two?

I'd just say 100-400 because I love mine so much, I haven't used the others you mention. At least the zoom range will have much more practical uses than for the 300 2.8.
I'm aching for a 500 though mmmmmmmmmmm