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Canon 70-200 f/4 L IS with 1.4x or Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6 L IS or 300 f/4 L IS over Tamron 70-300 VC?

Started Feb 19, 2015 | Questions thread
OP dheerc New Member • Posts: 17
Re: Canon 70-200 f/4 L IS with 1.4x

So, if I understood it correct, according to you the 70-300mm L is better than the 70-200mm L with 1.4x ?
I am very curious now. Did you use a Full frame or an APS-C sensor camera in your test? The reason I ask that is because I do not plan to go full frame anytime soon and I own a Canon EOS Rebel T3. I would most possible upgrade to a 70D at the best so, on a cropped sensor, at least with my T3, the 70-200L seems to do better with the 1.4x.
As far as TDP reviews are concerned, I have seen them all and yes, that is what prompted me this question int he first place. I saw a lot of people researching on the 70-200 with 1.4x vs the 70-300 L and I thought it would be equally good if not better.
As I said, I am more worried about the longer end since that is where most of my shots come in. So in that aspect, would you even consider the 300 L as a fair comparison or just between the 70-300L and the 70-200L?

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Canon EOS 1100D Canon EOS 6D Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II +4 more
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