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I took the 200-400 on a bird watching (spring warbler) trip. Thoughts, and 400 5.6 comparison too.

Started May 30, 2017 | User reviews thread
AccipiterQ
OP AccipiterQ Forum Member • Posts: 87
Re: Alternative option

Neil Schofield wrote:

Can't speak for the 200-400, but your findings come as a surprise to what I have read about the lens, however you might want to consider the EF 400DO mark 2 as well, it's a lot lighter and takes Teleconverters well

I was shocked too, although I did find several reviews that echoed portions of my sentiment.  It seems like the copy I rented had every negative that could possibly occur in the lens, based on other reviews.  I'm definitely renting again in a couple months after I circle through the 500, 600, and maybe the 400DO as well.

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Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS 7D Mark II Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM +5 more
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