where to try??

[birder]

Hi I am thinking of buying the Canon 500mm IS f4 lens with (probably) a Canon EOS20d, but want to TRY BEFORE I BUY. (I am a Nikon user at present).

Can you recommend any dealers which have the lens IN STOCK where I could visit and try the lens? I live in Norfolk.

Thanks,

Kevin

[Scott67]

Hi I am thinking of buying the Canon 500mm IS f4 lens with (probably) a Canon EOS20d, but want to TRY BEFORE I BUY. (I am a Nikon user at present).

Can you recommend any dealers which have the lens IN STOCK where I could visit and try the lens? I live in Norfolk.

Thanks,

Kevin

How about renting first ?

Try here

http://www.fixationuk.com/rentlist.htm

Not in Norfolk I admit but might be worth a visit.

incidentally I have no knowledge of fixationuk so cant comment on how they work etc, perhaps other members may have used them.

cheers

S.

[christineredgate]

You can purchase items from Mifsuds.com and if you are not happy can return in 10days,for a full refund.No questions asked.They do have a wide variety of used items.I tried the same lens from them as a used item,but had to return simply due to the weight.Why not check out their website and give them a ring.It was the non IS version.

[jiminlondon99]

Try London Camera Exchange, The Strand (LCE) or York Cameras, 18 Bury Place, 0207 831 8082, another choice is Jessops opposite Charing X who will price match Warehouse Exchange IMO and last but not least is cameraworld.co,uk, 020 7636 5005. They all have a good range of products but York Cameras seem, IMHO to have an attitude that "we do not have a price match policy"? But they will have a stock of obscure items and a showroom in Central London so you pay the opportunity cost and play before you buy,

hope this helps?

Jim