Canon 100-400mm, or 70-200 f4 IS with 2 x extender
Hey all,
From the title the question is fairly obvious. From what I have seen the package of the 70-200 is about the same price as the 100-400. The lens is for wildlife and action shots of sport.
Would love to hear your thoughts
Thanks very much in advance,
Edd
Canon 100-400mm, or 70-200 f4 IS with 2 x extender
Despite its age, the 100-400 is a far better option. With the 2x extender on the 70-200 f/4 you'll lose AF with all but 1 series bodies. And at a max aperture of f/8, you'll struggle to stop action. And the IQ at 400mm with the extender will be worse than the 100-400 at 400mm (not to mention a stop slower).
Canon 100-400mm, or 70-200 f4 IS with 2 x extender
The 70-200/2.8L IS II can take a 2x TC pretty well, but I'd be reluctant to use one on any other zoom lens.
If you need 400mm routinely, get the 100-400L - it's an excellent lens.
Re: Canon 100-400mm, or 70-200 f4 IS with 2 x extender
I like your breakdown David. Valid points, and sometimes f5 is needed to get enough in focus at the range anyway.