Quote Originally Posted by Sirrick


I've been reading all the reviews for the recommended wild life lenses but I still don't know which one to pick.

With no other requirements of the lens, other than wildlife. The longest reach wins. The 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L. It will have the best IQ at 400mm of any of the other lenses (meaning when you use a extender with them), and you will want the most reach you can get.


If you are using the lens for other things as well, then one of the other lenses might be a better choice. For instance the best IQ would come from the 70-200mm F2.8L II and it will barely be in your budget, but 200mm is a little short even with large game.