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Canon 100-400 L i vs ii

Started May 4, 2016 | Discussions thread
bigfatron Contributing Member • Posts: 777
Re: Canon 100-400 L i vs ii
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Jon Tarbuck wrote:

Am looking to purchase a telephoto lens for my 5D Mark III, and have narrowed it down from a focal range, size and weight point of view to the two Canon 100-400 L lenses.

I shoot wildlife, some birds, and quite a few of my two and half year old son in generally good lighting conditions.

The first version of this lens is going to disappear at some point, and is obviously a great deal cheaper than the new version right now - but is it false economy to buy the older version if the new one is so much better? I've heard that the autofocus performance of the newer model is a lot better, and that it's a lot sharper across the frame, at all focal lengths and pretty much all apertures...

You've heard correct. The Mk II is extremely good indeed and if it is within your budget then get it.

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