Quote Originally Posted by neuroanatomist
Note that the '28% lighter' figure
doesn't include the additional weight removed from your wallet - factor
that in, and this lens will be pretty easy to carry (assuming your
significant other hasn't broken your legs for spending that
much...).

LOL, isn't that always the hardest part when purchasing your gear?!





Quote Originally Posted by Fast Glass
What?! Thats incredibly light weight![img]/emoticons/emotion-3.gif[/img] But at 11 grand I think I can live with the weight.

Are you sure what are you talking about John(fast glass)?, thinking about hand holding a 1000mm+ lens doing BIF and the 500mm II should be cheaper than 11 grand.think about it again John!