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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: Neither

sdw1 wrote:

This nags at me HRC2016 - in a good way - as I actually mostly liked the 75-300 II - and wonder if it was the right move to get on with just the 40-150 and MC... ...but then, I want more reach, speed, and weather sealing... ...but the money is a hurdle...

Doc

If you shot an EM1 I would recommend the 50-200 SWD with both EC-14 and EC-20.  For someone on a budget that is one of the best values in any system.  With the EC-14 you have 280mm and the EC-20 can take you to 400mm and the IQ goes from amazing to good (depending on TC used).  You could get a 50-200, MMF-3, EC-14, and EC-20 for about the price of the Panny 100-400.

 Phocal's gear list:Phocal's gear list
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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