The brick owner of the Pentax K-01 and some other Pentax gear, decided and got a Canon 7D and an "outdated" Canon 400/5.6L USM lens to do the job:-
http://steevemarcoux2.com/2013/03/08/from-pentax-to-canon-7d-400mm5-6-l-for-wildlife/
Nice photo, btw!
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Michael A. · 626 weeks ago
""but currently there isn’t a 400mm lens that is available with fast AF"" statement is a low information nonsense.. 110g lighter Pentax FA*400mm (1140g) shows up on the bay now&than and AF 1.4x is expected this year, I'm waiting for that as well..
Certainly, the Pentax commands 2x the price of abandon quantity Canon's lens, but if one wants it bad enough, it is occasionally available.. Just simple facts, I know, truth hurts :o))
RiceHigh 110p · 626 weeks ago
steevemarcoux2 29p · 626 weeks ago
i don't necessarily compare both lenses, i wanted a lens with good AF and there isn't one availabe. Sure you can try find a Pentax FA*400mm/5.6 but it is overpriced and it's screwdrive. The Pentax-67 M*400mm/4 is a great lens and took some great shots with it but wanted something AF and smaller.
Well, the price of a K5 IIs and an FA*400mm/5.6 woud be much higher BTW,
I like Pentax, but it's what i wanted to do the job for now, if Pentax ever come-up with a TC-1.4X and a 400mm/5.6 then i would take a look at them but that could be in 2 or 3 years even if the TC-1.4X comes to market in 2013 ???
Michael A. · 626 weeks ago
But the point was, FA*400 exists and it IS possible to find one, if needed. Not too rare on the bay. Therefore, the statement ""but currently there isn’t a 400mm lens that is available with fast AF"" is inaccurate and plain not true. That's all.
The FA*400 is close in size to F300 4.5, very sharp and FAST. And I do know, looking at one right now. Take care, fellows!
Downunder · 626 weeks ago