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

Started Jul 29, 2016 | Discussions thread
OP sdw1 Regular Member • Posts: 194
Re: Who Chose the 300 f4 over the 100-400 for Birding and Why?

Pikme wrote:

sdw1 wrote:

And yes, I've actually been impressed with Trevor Carpenter's work with the 100-400 but like the 300 results maybe a little better... ...but not a LOT better.

I think it would be silly to choose one or the other on the basis of IQ, especially using someone else's internet posted photos.

Better to decide whether you want zoom or prime, aperture speed, af, price, handling, size, etc. For me, after 4 years of using 75-300, what I really want is a 300f2.8, but I'll take the f4 if that is what there is. Not interested in a slower zoom again (I like my 75-300 otherwise). Also, for atmospheric conditions and my own ability, I don't think I'd get much use at 400mm. I already get heat currents galore at 300mm. But that's my concern, not necessarily yours.

I'm curious about your histogram left comment - I thought we all exposed to the right?

Roberto M.

Histogram "slightly" to the left of center to avoid blown highlights on lighter colored birds...

Informative link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58G-ttOw6PM

And yes, IQ alone is not enough to completely sway me either...

Doc

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