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MFD on 70-200 F4L IS (+1.4TC & vs 70-300L)

Started Jun 25, 2013 | Discussions thread
NancyP Veteran Member • Posts: 6,608
Re: MFD on 70-200 F4L IS (+1.4TC & vs 70-300L)

You rent the lens ONCE, to see if you like using it for your sport shooting. It is cheaper than regretting a purchase.

The 70-200mm f/4L IS is a very sharp lens with great color and contrast. I don't know how it does with the 1.4x TC III, I have the 1.4x TC II which is fine.

The two lenses feel different in the hand, and balance differently. 70-200 is long and thin, 70-300L is shorter and fatter, and thus the 70-300L may stash in a bag better. My first lens was the 15-85mm, an excellent lens, and then this 70-200mm f/4L IS, and I am quite satisfied. The lens is featherweight and balances easily with the 60D medium-sized body.

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