[rin]

Wow, how educated you all are. I am watching this thread and learning all the time.

I have gone off the idea of a 500mm lens as all the feedback I am receiving states that it is way too heavy for and held photography and I am not a lover of wandering about with my tripod.

I am interested in the 100-400 lens though. But wonder if a 400 prime lens would be better. I am keen on birdwatching and am looking for a lens to take bird photographs bearing in mind how far away they can be.

I am somewhat confused and as you suggest would love to try diffent lens' but we live in the very north highlands and don't have that option.

Keep the advice coming.

Rin x