Slight anxiety about 500mm f4

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Originally Posted by wooster

. . . I have spent a fair bit of money on a number of things including some photography items . . . so I'm being a bit precious in my treatment of them.

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Absolutely understandable, hence that's why I articulated my bias: I treat my Piano with kid gloves: my Piano Teacher treats his as a work tool.

In any case, however you choose to fly choose the path that give you the greatest pleasure -

Break a leg.

WW

I'm like you Wooster, retiring at the end of November and thinking it's now or never for big equipment expenditure. In my case this is also predominantly a big lens. I'm physically fit at the moment, so I'm going for it - you only live once!

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Originally Posted by Doctor Doog

I'm like you Wooster, retiring at the end of November and thinking it's now or never for big equipment expenditure. In my case this is also predominantly a big lens. I'm physically fit at the moment, so I'm going for it - you only live once!

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That was my philosophy when I ordered this lens. It's now or never!

I've had a wobble or two but I'm reassured as the store are really good and I've used them a lot so they're pretty relaxed about returns if it really doesn't work out. I'm definitely going to try my best though as I've lusted after one for years.

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Originally Posted by wooster

Any tips for aging photographers?

Thank you

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Yes, sell it to me if you don't take to it!
It's a serious bit of kit and good luck to you.
To be honest if I'm speeding that kind of money on a lens it would have to earn me some money!!!
A cheaper option and often better one is to invest in a pop up bird hide and use a fast shorter lens
But I don't blame you for splashing out. It's not too heavy really