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04/16/2009 12:21:42 PM · #1 |
I'm thinking about buying a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS - I would pay just over £1000 in the UK for this lens, but I''m in the US next week, could I pick this lens up for less than $1500 there? I'm there for a week so I might be in a position to buy online and get it delivered to the hotel - any suggestions on a supplier? I might be in the market for a 1.4X teleconverter too.
Alternatively, s it worth visiting a good store? I'll be in Pittsburgh.
Many thanks
Paul |
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04/16/2009 12:37:35 PM · #2 |
B&H is pretty relaibale.
I also heard rumors that a redesign of the lens coming soon. Probably going away from the push-pull zoom design.
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04/16/2009 01:16:48 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by paulbtlw:
I'm thinking about buying a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS - I would pay just over £1000 in the UK for this lens, but I''m in the US next week, could I pick this lens up for less than $1500 there? I'm there for a week so I might be in a position to buy online and get it delivered to the hotel - any suggestions on a supplier? I might be in the market for a 1.4X teleconverter too.
Alternatively, s it worth visiting a good store? I'll be in Pittsburgh.
Many thanks
Paul |
These pop up quite a lot on craigslist London - obviously used but generally around the £750 - £800 mark. |
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04/16/2009 03:59:50 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Simms:
Originally posted by paulbtlw:
I'm thinking about buying a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS - I would pay just over £1000 in the UK for this lens, but I''m in the US next week, could I pick this lens up for less than $1500 there? I'm there for a week so I might be in a position to buy online and get it delivered to the hotel - any suggestions on a supplier? I might be in the market for a 1.4X teleconverter too.
Alternatively, s it worth visiting a good store? I'll be in Pittsburgh.
Many thanks
Paul |
These pop up quite a lot on craigslist London - obviously used but generally around the £750 - £800 mark. |
Can you rely on the items of Craiglist ? |
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04/17/2009 03:07:02 PM · #5 |
I have a question about this lens and the push/pull zoom.
I just rented one today for the weekend.
The push/pull system seems extremely difficult to adjust. I understand that it can be tightened and loosened...but it still seems too tight to make shooting different distances easily & quickly. I'd be a bit hesitant to purchase one if it is like this.
Another issue - the camera store didn't have the hood. I tried to use my 70-200 hood but it seems just a tad off on fit.
It does seem to have gunk underneath when we move the zoom.
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04/17/2009 04:19:15 PM · #6 |
| You have to loosen the ring in order to zoom in an out. How tight will depend on what you're doing and how stiff you like it. I loosen it all the way and leave it like that while I'm shooting. If I need to avoid zoom creep I tighten it in the zoom position I want. |
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