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Yeah, I completely understand what was meant, tkbslc. Saw the opportunity for comedy, went for it.

To be fair, I was being intentionally daft, as I imagine rallyfan with his "doesn't fit a canon camera, so doesn't matter" comment was intentionally naive.

Seldom do I see someone miss the point by such a wild margin.

I spent a few days at Kruger with a man that owns nothing but a FF Nikon body and the 200-400vr. Someone in the position he was in years ago would certainly benefit from comparison. Aside from...

That has merit if no one ever based initial buy-in to a system based on available lenses.

This is a specialty item. One that people seek out, and Nikon's version is very, very popular. There...

That has merit if no one ever based initial buy-in to a system based on available lenses.

This is a specialty item. One that people seek out, and Nikon's version is very, very popular. There...

I wear a belt to work, which keeps my pants up, which keeps the crack of my ass from showing, which keeps me employed. But it definitely does not earn my living, nor did your car earn you yours.

I don't rightly know thomas, as I haven't seen that data yet. What I do know is that the Nikon is pretty bad in that regard. I must also mention that I didn't imply any difference and was simply...

@ Thorgrem:

1% of a helluva lot is a helluva lot

If you're willing to overlook the fact that the Nikon 200-400 is closer to f5 in light transmission, yes it is an excellent lens.

Also, please cut out the all caps, the excessive exclamation...

Ah, yes. The "just make it bigger and all the physics of the lens will work the same" argument.

Hint: It doesn't work that way.

Citizens? Is that what consumers used to be called?

Well, what can one buy for $500?

A nex 3 series, late model, new
Full set of legacy primes from 28 to 200mm
Tripod and all necessary accessories

or

Photoshop

If you chose photoshop, your choice...

Well, what can one buy for $500?

A nex 3 series, late model, new
Full set of legacy primes from 28 to 200mm
Tripod and all necessary accessories

or

Photoshop

If you chose photoshop, your choice...

An interesting question in my mind, perhaps not in others:

Regardless of software used, a modified photograph in common vernacular has been "photoshopped" or "'shopped."

Suppose that will...

Well. There it is. Found it.

It WILL change how humans interact.

Namely, the frequency of people randomly being spraypainted in the face will skyrocket.

All of the novelty and effectively none of the cost. I see no problem here.

What?

In this day and age, I'm not certain that being intentionally flashed by high-powered strobes couldn't be passed as assault.