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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Overread" data-source="post: 1262295" data-attributes="member: 68571">Sean (Canonman 77) Selling the 400D and the 18-55mm I would not discourage you from doing - but consider long and hard about the 100-400mm though. If you have a good copy of that lens then its a really good one to hold onto - though in the end if you find your 150-500mm does you better for usage and quality then lose the 100-400 - just don't rush for the new lens and sell of kit that in a few months time you will be missing - I know what it is like to lust after longer lenses but patience can be worth it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Paul also raises an important point - I think longer lenses like the 500mm primes need expensive and good heads - the wemberly (very expensive) is often the head of choice for many for the longer and heavier lens - important to consider as a 500mm prime might only be handholdable for so long before your arms tire</blockquote>