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Don't agree, it is sharp. Maybe CA in corners is visible when wide open (1-click Lens Correction in my Lightroom makes the job).But don't believe in opinions from the internet, test one, check if it suits you (the pull-push zoom is, err, different). e-People used to judge lenses without even touching them (dpreview, especially), and the more expensive lens - the more different stories you can find about ;-). For me 100-400 works.
$139 is everything ... insurance, shipping both ways, no tax. If I like it, I'll buy it ... Maybe. PS: this one covered in my expenses. PPS: Race -- were you using a monopod/support?
WAY too much lens for motocross. And, my monopod fell apart right in the middle of the first day of racing -- and, it was not a cheap monopod. I have some writing/reporting to finish, then will take it on safari around the local area.
It wasn't the weight, Pete -- it was operator headspace. I do have an 80~200 f2.8 but it is on the Nikon. That is what I used for 90% of the pictures. I'm looking for a good "long-utility" lens for the T2i. The 100~400 isn't it. I can't even hold it steady enough on a monopod. And, the f5.6 aperture doesn't work. Much of the racing was in shaded areas. That reminds me that much of the wildlife/nature images will also be in shaded areas. I really want to use the little Canon but good lenses are expensive. I may have to cash out on all my Nikon stuff and make the switch. So indecisive.
FYI: I rented a lens last week. It showed up on time and clean. No problems at all. Seems to be a good company to rent from.