Originally posted by nitehntr thanks for all the input and i pulled the trigger on both the 150-450 and the new 1.4 converter while i was at it. the weather turned really nasty right when i got it but what i have used it so far i am impressed. one of the folks said i deserved it after getting three boys through college and married off and i have to agree. my wife actually encouraged me to buy it. we are planing a trip to Miami to visit out middle son and his family end of march first of April so it will get a workout then for sure.
If you are in Miami already, I have two recommendations to try out your new lens.
Everglades national park, and the Florida keys.
For the keys, check out the Florida birding trail. There are some excellent spots hidden away in the keys,Mobutu you need instructions on how to find them