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Who Chose the 300 f4 over the 100-400 for Birding and Why?

Started Jul 29, 2016 | Discussions thread
Phocal
Phocal Veteran Member • Posts: 3,528
Re: Who Chose the 300 f4 over the 100-400 for Birding and Why?

sdw1 wrote:

Thanks drj3.

Thats what I've noticed from many birders; that when after reach beyond, say, 300mm (600mm FF) a prime seems fine. And, that kind of fits with my limited experience so far - as most of the places we have shot so far need longer focal lengths.

You are the first one I've seen who thought the 300 and MC-14 made the 300 too slow in midday. I have never considered that - so thanks for that input.

Maybe I need a 4WD Boat to get closer?

Doc

If you read the thread I linked in my post above you will see I often find ƒ5.6 to slow.  I will get the MC-14 but will only use it when I really really need the extra reach, otherwise I will just try to get closer as I do now.

Look into a kayak, great for shooting from.  Been doing it for 10 years now and love using it for photography.

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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 150mm 1:2.0 Olympus M.Zuiko 300mm F4 IS Pro Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus E-M1 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm 1:2.8 Pancake +6 more
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