Sorry to ask, I couldn't resist! Is the test of that lens planned?
Regards,
Stéphane
Well, yes, the test is definitey planned, but there is no schedule, yet.
The lens will be loaned to me by a friend immediately after he purchased it. However it's not certain when this purchase is going to happen.
-- Markus
Editor
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Been thinking of getting the new version, for my D600 and for my V1, as I've only got an old 400/5.6 as yet!
Well, after having tried them all (80-400 AF-S, 70-200/2.8 VR II and 70-300 VR), I went with the 70-300mm. Until 200mm there is not much between any of those lenses. At 300mm, I see a difference at f/5.6. But the 70-300 is very good for me at 300mm at f/11, which is fine for landscapes on a tripod.
From what I saw, the 70-300 gives me 90% of what the 80-400 would give me at 20% of the price and half the weight.