What I can say except that this has been a very tough decision for me to make, but a necessary one.
Since changing gears in photography, my trusty “500” has been sitting in the closet un-used for the past few years. I figured it’s time to let it go and for someone else to really enjoy this lens for what it’s worth. All I can say is that this will make a great wildlife and/or sports lens for any photographer!
For those of you who recently contacted me, here are a few pics that I snapped this evening:
A couple pics that I have taken with this lens:
I guess if I ever need one again it’s “rental” for me….gonna miss ya!!
Alim Kassim :: Photography Blog (old) 
I’ve admired Canon for some while. A number of months ago I feel that as a business it had taken their eyes off the ball. For a while their particularly camcorder design was not what it used to be and IME, the quality of Canon’s camcorder manufacture was going south. HOWEVER, now I think they are tops even though they are not the cheapest camcorders.
Comment by Canon Fan — April 30, 2010 @ 4:28 pm
Hi Alim Kassim:
This lens still for sale?
tx
FG
Comment by Fredy — April 6, 2010 @ 7:35 pm
Sorry, sold it already…thanks for the inquiry.
Comment by lmkssm — May 18, 2010 @ 5:43 am
I am interested in this lens.
Tx
Comment by Fred — February 12, 2010 @ 7:34 pm
i am interested in buying your 500mm f/4 IS. could you email me w/ some contact info/details?
Thanks
jason
holzking@hotmail.com
Comment by jason — January 22, 2010 @ 6:06 pm
I assume by now you have sold this fine lens, let me know as I want to buy it.
Jim Johnson
Comment by James H Johnson — February 16, 2010 @ 4:34 am