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

Started Jul 29, 2016 | Discussions thread
dv312
dv312 Veteran Member • Posts: 9,215
Re: Who Chose the 300 f4 over the 100-400 for Birding and Why?

I've considered both before settling down for the 100-400mm

I have the 75-300mm also and it may be for sale if I stop using it (not touched since I had the 100-400mm)

1) If money is no issue , I'd have gotten the 300mm too

2) The 100-400mm is already a hefty lens, the 300mm even more, so that's something to consider if you have to lug it around on long treks; I do so weight saving is a must for me

3) Love to have the f4 on the 300mm but for birding reach at 300mm may (will) not be enough based on my experience ; adding a tele converter would reduce light to almost the same as the 100-400mm; not to mention adding weight and size; the extra 100mm is sorely needed if you 're serious about birding

4) I use the shorter end of the 100-400m to shoot landscapes; much less so with the 300mm

5) I'd think both have good enough IQ for everyday's use; should not be the deciding factor for selecting one over the other; the 4 points above are more compelling IMHO

Cheers,

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