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Canon 200-400 f/4 Question

Started Mar 26, 2017 | Discussions thread
Wildlife Guy
Wildlife Guy Senior Member • Posts: 1,957
Re: Canon 200-400 f/4 Question
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I have both the 200-400 and 100-400 II.  The 200-400 is a fantastic lens, but not for airshows.  Too heavy / bulky for fast panning and hand holding for long periods.  The only way I would use the 200-400 for an airshow would be on a tripod/Wimberly head and positioned at the end of the flight path for approaching shots with limited panning.  I always use my 100-400 II or 70-200 II for airshows.  I tried to use a monopod for my first airshow and have went handheld with the 100-400 II after a frustrating afternoon.  I like the idea of the 400 DO II w/1.4 III and may rent one for my next airshow (Wings Over North Georgia).  I love my 200-400 for wildlife and have found it is still very sharp with a 2x TC (f8 @ 400-800) - loose just a bit of sharpness and contrast which can be fixed.

David

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