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Lock on time with auto focus seems to be the main problem with this bird photography. My set up works well with nearly static shots like this but flight pix are another story. It's all about focus lock on time, and also I am told using the x1.4 with my 400-80mm lens slows it down even more. Also I now use at least 1/1600sec shutter speed even if I have to push ISO. As you all saw my early tests proved that with static shots my set up is pin sharp. I never need or use VR, waders heads are moving all time so fast shutter is vital.
I have met lots of very serious bird photographers this last three months and they all use long prime Nikon or Canon lenses. Many think nothing of having two or even three long prime lenses and at least 2 top camera bodies. As and RPS friend said to me the other day it is a rich man's game!
I am think very seriously about a Nikon 500mm f4 AF-S but not bothered with VR as I use fast shutter all the time now. Perhaps a good 2nd hand one?
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