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Post by Ed Matuod on Dec 25, 2007 21:59:41 GMT
To our ever reliable moderator and members of the group, need help for choosing which is better of these two lenses? 600's price 1800 more than 500 and more longer reach. please help me decide which to buy a gift for myself. thanks, guys.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 26, 2007 0:56:58 GMT
That's quite a nice problem, Ed... ;D
The 500 vs 600 question is one of the most discussed issues in many photo forums. IMHO, the decision boils down to the shooter's personal style and choice of subjects.
The 600 has longer reach, but heavier and costlier. The 500 is cheaper and lighter, at the expense of reach.
If you're in my situation - shy, small birds, mostly travelling by land - then I'd recommend the 600. But if you plan to travel a lot by air, the 500 is barely at the limits of legal hand carry. That's why I always leave the Sigmonster behind when I fly. So if you can tell us more about what you wish to shoot and where, perhaps the question is more easily answered.
Whatever you choose, please note that you've to provide a good support system for the rig - a gimbal head and a sturdy tripod.
Best solution is to get both (many nature shooters do). ;D
Romy
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Post by JP Cariño on Dec 26, 2007 7:21:52 GMT
one should also consider the minimum focusing distance of the lens
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Post by Ding Carpio on Dec 26, 2007 9:08:56 GMT
Ahhh...how I wish I would need to make such a difficult decision someday.
I'm excited for you.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Dec 26, 2007 19:05:13 GMT
 Wish I'll have this dilemma someday!! |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Dec 27, 2007 0:11:12 GMT
Oh ED, this is so easy. Get yourself the 500mm, buy an L 300mm from the savings and give it away! There'll be two people happy instead of one - one forever grateful for sure to the grave. Like they say, throw your money to the sea, it will come back to you... the beautiful thing is the payback in terms of photo captured will be more --- Piece of cake, isn't it? In the spirit of the season, the gift goes on. He, he.
Seriously, I see 2 burdens if you get the 600. Heavier and costlier. The produce, you are a good photographer. no need to beat yourself - beat your skill, beat your body, beat your pocket --- heavy pocket? Aaah, there the PBP can help. Guys, Ed needs help unloading. Ahi-hi
Happy New Year, ED. Hope to meet you in 2008 when you come and visit. telyd
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Post by Manny Illana on Dec 27, 2007 4:21:57 GMT
wish i were in the same dilemna as you.
kasi ang dilemna ko, where to get the moolah to buy either of the same lens you're referring to. hehehe.
all things considered stated above, i'd go first for the 500. ;D
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Post by Ding Carpio on Dec 27, 2007 7:46:13 GMT
Love our forum! We even have voting buttons!
I voted for the 500mm. But that's if I'm buying for myself. I like the idea of being mobile when shooting and I think the 600 will be much heftier. Also, flying would be tough. If you want to extend reach, TCs would be quick solution.
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Dec 27, 2007 7:55:24 GMT
Go for 600mm ED, we only live once, bro! :-)
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Post by Ed Matuod on Dec 28, 2007 12:42:31 GMT
Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. Might go for the shorter one. One more thing, is there a camera shop here in our country where we can rent lenses/tripods for just a week, since here we can rent the 600mm/tripod combo for just 125dollars/day and you if you rent it for a week you can get a discount. Please let me if you know one. A Happy and A Prosperous New Year to You, Guys.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 28, 2007 20:48:49 GMT
I'm not even sure if there is a 600 f4 IS in our islands, Ed. ;D One more thing, is there a camera shop here in our country where we can rent lenses/tripods for just a week, since here we can rent the 600mm/tripod combo for just 125dollars/day and you if you rent it for a week you can get a discount. Please let me if you know one. A Happy and A Prosperous New Year to You, Guys. |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 2, 2008 10:48:51 GMT
Hi Ed, I don't have personal experience using either 500mm or 600mm. However, I had the opportunity of guiding some photogs in Bohol late last year. The 600mm is HEAVY, look at this scene (photo taken during that trip) and imagine if you can carry that rig in narrow, often slippery trails :-)  Happy New Year! Nilo |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jan 4, 2008 5:06:07 GMT
If you will use the lens extensively for travelling, go with the 500. and a 1.4 extender. That is the combo that 90% of bird photographers I know uses.
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