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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Hi Neil, Have been in Norfolk trying the 400 DO on Snow Buntings so sorry to be so long in responding to your message.I am having fun but the weather has kept me in more than I like.I don't think I'm doing anything too clever with settings.I'm making a conscious effort to shoot to the...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Thanks! I've been out with it today for the first time and I'm delighted with the results.It's sharp and seems to lock onto things pretty quickly.I've also been using a Manfrotto 393 head for the first time today (I'm trying to be more self-disciplined!) and the whole set-up feels good. I'm...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Steve, Mike and Lee: Thanks so much for your comments.I took a long time researching the DO and on balance I'm hoping I made the right decision. I'm waiting for the light (!) to give it a run. Your gallery is stunning, Lee.Just makes the point that the gear is important but the person using it...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    I did say I'd get back to everybody! You were all so helpful in my deliberations. i am now looking across my living room at a 400DO! Some nice person tipped me off about a second hand one .Went to inspect today and brought it home.No excuses now..nowhere to hide! Thanks again, everybody. What a...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    I'm a weakling OAP too! I want to enjoy being out all day with the camera set-up and avoid the inevitable osteopath bills!!!
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    I think it depends on the individual what they feel comfortable carrying.Me?Having been a teacher in my other life, I've had this notion that what I really need is a mute Year 10 male student to sherpa everything around for me!!! I'd pay him a fortune to just keep quiet and hand me my 500m lens...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Thanks ,Mike, for posting such a detailed response.It's very encouraging and the pics in both galleries are terrific (obviously both skilled photographers).I was interested in what you said about the use of a converter, too. I feel reasonably re-assured now that this lens could be the one for...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Peter.Thanks for you comment.This is encouraging.i think there are lots of people who are pretty happy with this lens.I guess it's like all lenses. You get to know and have to accept and work around their issues. If i can fix the contrast issue in photoshop, that's fine.I know the 500f4 is...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Made me smile, John. I wonder which eye you put your focus on when you took the shot...lol.
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Well, thank you for this info because I've just booked a photography tuition course very close to the NCC and I will be able to hire it from them then.This is something of a relief! I really didn't want to buy it blind...not at that price.I can give it a thorough check out now.
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Oh Frank, I've obviously stirred up a hornet's nest! Resist! Resist!! Rosie
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    No, don't apologise.And I'm not sure it's a north/south thing either!!!It might be a male/female thing but at the end of the day, i think it's just one or two miserable individuals!! Oh well, we'll see.... Rosie
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Nice one , Mike.Park Cameras had a second hand one but they said it had been repaired and was a bit knocked about so it put me off!! I'm glad you like the lens though. I've only found one person on line who doesn't really rate it and that's Juza (and I really rate his opinions on many things)...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Amazon don't seem to stock it! NCC's price was fine. The hire price quoted was a bit steep by Fixation standards (£350 for a week...oh come on!).I agree about WE: they're price for this lens is not the cheapest...but I'd pay over and above not to encounter the attitude!!!! I'm going to continue...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    A huge thank you for your replies! I'm still grappling with the problem but you all gave me interesting pointers. Adam: I'm so weedy the 300m 2.8 feels pretty hefty....lovely sharp lens that it is! I did hire it last summer but half way through a day at the London Wetland Centre I off loaded it...
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    Canon EF 400mm f4 DO IS USM Lens

    Neil, may I ask you how you're doing with the 400DO now? I am seriously considering buying this lens.I'm not strong enough to lug the 500m around and I don't drive so this really limits me. I have the 300f4 which I love and sometimes use with the 1x4 converter and the 100-400 zoom which I really...
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