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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NoSpringChicken" data-source="post: 1969602" data-attributes="member: 53267">There is an existing thread about this lens but, when I tried posting in it, it came up with a warning that it is too old and that I should start a new one. So here it is.Being an awkward sort of bloke, after purchasing a 50-200 SWD and then immediately returning it, I finally relented and bought another one last Friday. I have already posted my initial thoughts on it in this linked thread but thought that a new one would be more appropriate for further reactions:<a href="http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=1969588#post1969588" target="_blank">http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=1969588#post1969588</a>I walked to the local harbour this lunchtime to try the lens in better light. Unfortunately, despite being bright and sunny this morning, as soon as I arrived it clouded over and then started to rain. I still managed to get a few shots, though, and confirm my initial reaction that it is much better for flight shots than the 70-300 and much quicker focusing in general.Here are three shots taken today. I would welcome anyone else's thoughts about the lens and any tips which they have picked up for using it, together with sample photos.Ron</blockquote>