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70-200mm L (EF) vs 70-300 L (EF)

Started May 24, 2015 | Discussions thread
OP clarksbrother Contributing Member • Posts: 586
Re: 70-200mm L (EF) vs 70-300 L (EF)

jayboo wrote:

clarksbrother wrote:

Graham Meale wrote:

Can't comment on your adaptors etc but I've been using the 70-300L IS for travel ever since it appeared. Small, light, extremely sharp. You won't regret it. Mind you, the 70-200L IS is also excellent. Do you need the extra reach?

Need... eh, probably not. Would it be nice... ya. In theory the first real use would be in South Africa in Kruger National Park... I haven't had anything that goes out beyond (the equivalent of) 400mm so I guess you don't miss what you've never had... so ... uh... maybe? haha

That trip alone would make me lean towards the 70-300L as good as the 70-200 is I would want the extra reach, but I have no idea how either will work with the adaptors.

From everything I've seen - the EF lenses should work rather well with the adapters, I don't have too much of a concern there.

The only thing that gives me pause with the 70-300 over the 70-200, is just how damn good the 70-200 is, I mean TACK sharp across the whole frame. The 70-300 is no slouch either and I'm probably just splitting hairs at this point. (Here's a side by side comparison - mouse over to swap lenses)

You're probably right though, that extra reach would be nice. Plus, if I'm selling my 100-400, having that extra reach when I break out my full frame would be nice as well...

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