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 Posted: Sat Feb 1st, 2020 10:55
Eric



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jk wrote:
I think the Nikon 200-500 AFS VR is probably one of my best purchases.  I resisted the 80-400 as the original lens was somewhat soft.  This new version however seems to be top notch.  

I think I need to go and sell my Nikon 400mm f2.8 AFS and D3S, I think I will trade it on for the next Fuji body I get which will be either Fuji X-H1 or XT4.  The XT4 is rumoured to have IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation), and with my Z7, D850 and D500 my Nikon system is perfect.  I am very impressed by the Z7 with its IBIS, so much better and more useful than VR.

I have resisted any trade ins of late because WEX (who are my nearest dealer) don't give you cash for the equipment...you have to take the full value as a PX. I discovered Harrison's do! In fact they give the same valuation for a trade in or a cash purchase! The quotes are the same as WEX and much better than the nett amount you would get from eBay.  May be doing some thinning out soon myself. ;-)



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