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Points well taken: Focus on eyes, but cropped out. (Using Windows 10, Microsoft Photo) Canon 500mm F4 IS USM Version One, mounted to a Canon 60D, Hand Held Prime Lens F4 500X1.6 = 800mm Distance 20 feet. ISO 500 1/500th Ownership of lens 1 Week. Still learning, cropped tight (Praying hands) I...

Just Checking, but, do you think this is too close? Seems to be in focus.

I will look into finding a budget that will allow a 1DX to enter the mix. I like the IQ of the 60D and 500mm enough to set it up on stationary birds across a body of water.

, Best answer, would have saved me a bit of time and trouble.

Wish I could switch bodies at will. Took me this whole thread to figure out the combination of bodies to lenses that make the most logical sense in my unique situation. Here is an example of the 500mm and the 7Dmkii working together. View: https://flic.kr/p/2m4kqGF

Kingfishers are tough and that photo is tight (Great Shot). I have a few Kingfishers, but not with the colors and detail you were able to achieve.

Ken is Hit and Miss, but he does give us his opinion. I have been out shooting this afternoon with the 60D and the 500mm The 60D does slow down the focus compared to the 7Dmkii, but I am still happy with my choice.

The 500mm is not slow, it may be slower, but not what most would consider slow. That being said, this is what Ken Rockwell stated about the : Canon 70-300 Nano USM lens: There really is no comparison: this lens focuses not just faster than every other lens, it focuses instantly as well as...

So, after some testing and comparisons, the decision has been made. The lens has been mounted to the Canon 60D which gives great performance on the tripod, while at the same time, frees up my other two camera bodies for all of my other lenses. For most of my wildlife photography, the 7Dmkii...

The best camera is the one you are holding at the time. Many things need to be considered. Location, Accessibility, Budget, Weather. The 7Dmkii is affordable, the lenses are affordable. the weight and size is portable. Is it the absolute best? There are a lot of high quality options...

My biased opinion: the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM (Nano) Check out this extensive review below and see what you think, I have been very impressed and would be happy enough if this had been my only lens. When matched with the 7Dmkii and implemented in my Hobby of Birding, it is hard to...

1) Second Hand 2) From the start, once past a certain point it feels normal. 3) Yes, no obvious damage or distortion of the Mount. 4) Nothing readily obvious, but i have not done a really critical exam. I have only installed and removed the lens about three times. First time I mounted it to...

Totally agree, that is why I bought the 7Dmkii, it is far better than the 60D I was using. I love the 7Dmkii and miss having it readily available, now that it is mounted on the 500mm. and yes, one could quickly remove it from the 500mm, but until someone figures out why the mount is so stiff on...

Agree, the 500mm is no slouch, but the nano is faster, quieter, lighter and easy to handhold, track and the fact that it can zoom allows for some easy acquisition of the target. Being able to see and find the bird in flight is a huge plus. I have had instances where the 500mm was pointed at a...

The most successful way I have been using the 500mm is to set it up on the tripod, then pull out another camera body (The 60D) and use the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Nano Lens, I use the 60D for Birds in flight and use the tripod for larger, slower birds (Ducks on the water, Herons on...