Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

[marc]

Took delivery of my new 500VR this morning, what a beauty she is and can't believe how sharp it is even with the 1.7 TC, with very little loss in image quality.
I'm looking forward to using it in combo with the D3 when my wife and I are off to Botswana in 6 weeks staying 24 nights.
I've had to let go of my 200-400VR to fund this expensive exotic glass and will really miss it. Just can't justify 2 exotics.



If anyone is interested, I have it listed here:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0451903326

Cheers
Marc

[biggerry]

*drools*

[aim54x]

Phallic much??? I cant wait to see the shots from Botswana...shame about having to let the 200-400 go.

[Glen]

Congrats on the new purchase and good luck on the sale

[robw25]

[quote] when my wife and I are off to Botswana in 6 weeks staying 24 nights[quote]

i recall reading a post about a member getting robbed while on a "paid" safari over that way, much as i would love to get some pics of the animals i'm ashamed to say i would be toooo scared to go over there

cheers rob

[marc]

That incident if I recall, occurred in Namibia.
Have been to Botswana quite a few times now, it's a relatively safe country, in fact it's the most stable in all of Africa.
Cheers
Marc

[fozzie]

Now that is a real lens...double drool

Congratulations on your new toy.

Best of luck with your trip to Botswana and look forward to your results in due course.

[Reschsmooth]

I don't understand. With a lens like that, can't you take the shots of the animals in Botswana from your place in Sydney?

[marc]

Have a look here:

500VR on left, being slightly fatter & longer. 600gm's weight difference.




Check out the size of the 500 hood!



Cheers
Marc

[Raskill]

*drool*

500VR mmmmmmmmm.......

Now, whats cheaper divorce lawyer or a 200-400....