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better sharpness on p100-400mm over 100-300mm mk2?

Started Jul 24, 2018 | Discussions thread
MarkDavo
MarkDavo Senior Member • Posts: 2,458
Re: better sharpness on p100-400mm over 100-300mm mk2?
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Dear Squadron Leader,

I use an E-M1 MkII with Oly 300mm f/4 with 1.4TC as my primary combination for bird photography. I also have the PL 100-300 II, like you, which I bought last year before going on a bird photography camp where I felt I would need a lens for closer work. I didn't have to use it as the target species were always at the right distance for the 300 f/4.

Now I've been in Europe for 6 weeks and decided to travel light with the E-M1 MkII and PL 100-300 II, which I regret.  Unless I've been able to get really close, say 3-6m, the image is not as sharp as with the 300mm f/4.  I'm now considering changing the 100-300 for a 100-400 which I should have done originally based on the generally good experience of users on this forum.

Lets see what Trevor Carpenter and other 100-400 users say.

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Cheers, Mark
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