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100-400II or 70-200II IS for Travel companion to 24-70II?

Started Mar 2, 2016 | Discussions thread
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Re: 100-400II or 70-200II IS for Travel companion to 24-70II?

Ryanide wrote:

I currently have the 24-70II which is the main lens on my camera during travel. I usually take my 70-200 F2.8II IS to cover the tele range, however I'm wondering if the 100-400mm would actually be a better match. I think that having 70mm as the starting point on the longer lens is kinda redundant and having the extended reach of 200-400mm would offer a lot of new perspectives that I'm missing out on.

I think the 70-200 2.8 is great for portraits, but for travel (and possibly a safari) the 100-400 seems like a better alternative. They are similar in size (non-extended) and weight.

Is there something else that you would suggest? Thanks!

i agree with your assessment of 70-200 L lens being a bit short for travel! i have 24-70 f2.8II, had 70-200 f4.0 IS, and now have the 100-400 II. i would definitely consider 24-70II and 100-400 II because the 100-400 is not that larger and heavier that 70-200 IS II when zoom barrel is retracted and yest it gives you considerable reach and IQ, equal to the 200 IS II! i was considering the 70-300 L, which is a fine lens, but short of reach compare to 100-400! i have taken my 100-400II on a coastal trip in california, where you can find some beautiful birds of prey and deer, i felt it worked for me wonderfully! i will put my long 100-400II to good use this year and hopefully get a chance to post some shots in this forum

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