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

Ryanide wrote:

1Dx4me wrote:

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

I tend to think you are right. I'm not so sure that the size savings of the 70-300 compared to the 100-400 is really that much of an advantage considering that the 100-400 offers much more reach, which is the main reason I'm wanting a change from the 70-200.

I have gone on several european cruises and have another scheduled for later this year. The long lens is nice for taking photos of the coast from the ship, which can often be quite a ways out. I don't usually carry it with me when doing local tours in town as that is where I mostly use the 24-70II.

Thanks for the advice!

I've taken several European river cruises and there were times when I wished that I had a 100-400 lens.