Quote Originally Posted by LoneSierra


Oh and yes, they are both pretty large and heavy. Obviously nothing compared to the fixed 400mm and up lenses, but compared to what you're probably used to. You're left arm will surley get stronger. lol
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The 400 fixed is lighter than the two zooms under discussion. Here are the weights of each lens in pounds:


1.7: 200mm f/2.8


2.3: 200mm f/2.8 with 2X TC


2.8: 400mm f/5.6


3.0: 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 IS


3.2: 70-200 f/2.8 IS


3.8: 70-200 f/2.8 IS with 2X TC


I don't want to be a broken record, but the 400mm f/5.6 is really a great deal if you want the absolute highest quality: it can match the $6,000 super telephotos, which are in a totally different class than the $1,500 zooms, despite the fact that it's cheaper.