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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II - or - Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II

Started Jan 9, 2016 | Discussions thread
OP Pietro Marchesi Regular Member • Posts: 266
Re: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II - or - Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II

Nick5 wrote:

Pietro.

I have the 1.4 EX III Extender. Coupled with the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS Mark II my lens is now f/4 throughout. Pairing the 2X Extender that lens is now f/5.6. Of course the focal length does increase accordingly. I do not have the 2X. Many have claimed 1.4 x produces better images. Do either Extenders replace my 100-400, No. Does it have a place in my kit......Yes Sir.

I do not own the 100-400 Mark II, only the older Dust Pump.

Nick.

It is some 10 years since I tested out extenders in a shop, but the difference then between the 1.4X and the 2X was very clear. The 1.4X was not bad at all, the 2X was really soft.

Reading many 100-400f/4.5-5-6L IS II positive owner reviews, makes me more and more tempted to buy one and keep my 70-200f/4L IS for now.

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Pietro M
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