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1. If the subject will stand still for ya' and $17,000

Fri Mar 16, 2018, 06:44 PM

Mar 2018

Isn't an impediment the 800 5.6 is the only way to go. Particularly if you have a Sherpa to carry it for you.

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Choice for long distance bird photography. Which would you choose? [View all] 3Hotdogs Mar 2018 OP

If the subject will stand still for ya' and $17,000 flamin lib Mar 2018 #1

Right, but wildlife NEVER stands still! elleng Mar 2018 #2

The weight of the 800 is primarily the problem. 3Hotdogs Mar 2018 #3

Okay, this should start a whole new thread. Think I'll do that. Nt flamin lib Mar 2018 #4

I would probably go with the 800mm ManiacJoe Mar 2018 #5

What I began thinking about today, next solar eclipse is 2024. 3Hotdogs Mar 2018 #6