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    Which Super Telephoto ??

    Chosun, I think the math gives you 850/6.8 for 500 with 1.7x (my viewfinder says 6.7). You would want to stop down to f8 IMHO. If you can only buy 1 lens, I think the 500 is a great all rounder but for reach the 600 obviously wins. If you check out Photography Life on the web, Nasim Mansurov...
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    Which Super Telephoto ??

    I have the Nikon 500 f4 (G version). I can confirm it's a very versatile piece of kit. I'm no giant and I can use it handheld BUT, it is better on a tripod. Pretty good with a 1.4x. Okay with 1.7x in excellent light. I would not recommend the 2x (version iii) if your support system is...
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