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Canon 100-400 L i vs ii

Started May 4, 2016 | Discussions thread
kevindar
kevindar Veteran Member • Posts: 4,625
Re: Canon 100-400 L i vs ii
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I currently have both versions.

The version 2 is faster in AI servo focusing and has better IS system. at the every so important 400mm and center of the image, the two are very similar. Version 2 does turn in a better overall performance though when comparing the entire zoom range.

If money is not an issue, version 2 is better (though I like the pull push of version 1). if it is an issue, for many years version 1 has produced amazing images for many photographers. this is esp true on the 5d3.

Here is a 100% crop of version 1, on the 70D (high pixel density) wide open at 400mm. My version II is not any better or worse (though may be a bit higher keeper rate if AF is working better),  click for 100% or loup view.

 kevindar's gear list:kevindar's gear list
Canon EF 85mm F1.2L II USM Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM Sony a7R II Sony a6300 +25 more
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