Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

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Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby marc on Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:10 pm

Took delivery of my new 500VR this morning, what a beauty she is and can't believe how sharp it is even with the 1.7 TC, with very little loss in image quality. :D
I'm looking forward to using it in combo with the D3 when my wife and I are off to Botswana in 6 weeks staying 24 nights.
I've had to let go of my 200-400VR to fund this expensive exotic glass and will really miss it. Just can't justify 2 exotics.

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If anyone is interested, I have it listed here:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0451903326

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Re: Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby biggerry on Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:23 pm

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Re: Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby aim54x on Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:49 pm

Phallic much??? I cant wait to see the shots from Botswana...shame about having to let the 200-400 go.
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Re: Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby Glen on Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:53 pm

Congrats on the new purchase and good luck on the sale
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Re: Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby robw25 on Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:19 am

[quote] when my wife and I are off to Botswana in 6 weeks staying 24 nights[quote]

i recall reading a post about a member getting robbed while on a "paid" safari over that way, much as i would love to get some pics of the animals i'm ashamed to say i would be toooo scared to go over there

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Re: Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby marc on Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:36 am

That incident if I recall, occurred in Namibia.
Have been to Botswana quite a few times now, it's a relatively safe country, in fact it's the most stable in all of Africa.
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Re: Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby fozzie on Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:45 am

Now that is a real lens...double drool :) :)

Congratulations on your new toy.

Best of luck with your trip to Botswana and look forward to your results in due course.
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Re: Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby Reschsmooth on Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:49 am

I don't understand. With a lens like that, can't you take the shots of the animals in Botswana from your place in Sydney? :biglaugh:
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Re: Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby marc on Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:22 am

Have a look here:

500VR on left, being slightly fatter & longer. 600gm's weight difference.

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Check out the size of the 500 hood! :shock:

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Re: Getting acquanted with my new beast.... the 500VR

Postby Raskill on Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:12 pm

*drool*

500VR mmmmmmmmm.......

Now, whats cheaper divorce lawyer or a 200-400....
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