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| | | Re: Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 Telephoto lens.
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Originally Posted by RobinP  I considered the 80-400mm to give me more reach but the bulkiness and weight has put me off. | Compared to what, Robin? The 300mm f4 is both longer and heavier than the 80-400. Quote:
Originally Posted by RobinP Also it is not cheap (~£850) | If that's new it's an excellent price. I paid £1100 for mine nearly 4 years ago and can't find it for less than £1K today from any of the usual on-line sellers. It's close to £850 without VAT.
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| | | Re: Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 Telephoto lens.
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Originally Posted by pressld2 Compared to what, Robin? The 300mm f4 is both longer and heavier than the 80-400. |
Compared to my 55-300mm, Dave, which is only 530g. Quote:
Originally Posted by pressld2 If that's new it's an excellent price. I paid £1100 for mine nearly 4 years ago and can't find it for less than £1K today from any of the usual on-line sellers. It's close to £850 without VAT.
Dave P. | OK, I was guessing you could get it that cheaply. Found one place selling it for £968 though.
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| | | Re: Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 Telephoto lens.
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Originally Posted by RobinP Compared to my 55-300mm, Dave, which is only 530g. | Ah, I see. Sorry, I should have twigged earlier - not got my brain in gear today! 
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