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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens or other options?

Started Dec 27, 2017 | Discussions thread
Old Greenlander Veteran Member • Posts: 4,402
Re: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens or other options?

Sandyld7 wrote:

Old Greenlander wrote:

Sandy

I have the 5D3 and 100-400Mk2 and the combo is fantastic

The only problem you will encounter ( in time) is the relatively low fps of 5D3

Maybe in a couple of years I can spring for a new camera (Three years ago I thought I was getting the most amazing camera around!), but for now, the goal is a lens with more reach.

  • It works fine especially for slow targets

70-200ISMK2+TC1.4 (I have them) doesn’t beat the 100-400MK2

I have also Sigma 150-600S and while has more reach doesn’t focus as fast as the Canon

  • 70-200 NO:  for BIF?! / Sigma S yes it is very versatile

Are you using it for wildlife? Birding? Sports?

the TC1.4 will slow the combo and degrade the image

So - you have used the TC 1.4 III on your 100-400M2 and the 5D3

  • I don't have the TCs on anything Canon nor Nikon, for my taste and exceptions the loss is too much

and it degrades the image? That is a bummer, as I was thinking to get the 1.4III to go with the 100-400M2 rather than the Sigma.

  • 100-400Mk2+Canon TC1.4 doesn't beat Sigma S

How do you compare the Sigma vs the 100-400M2 with 1.4III in your own use?

  • I dont use TC, see above

I hope it helps

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.

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