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EF 300 f/4 L IS opinions

Started Mar 11, 2019 | Discussions thread
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Re: EF 300 f/4 L IS opinions
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mkphoto79 wrote:

So for birds and small wildlife a 400mm is the shortest lens I should be looking at? Used those aren't too much more than the 300 lens so its a possibility. Even with the 1.4 extender the 300 wouldn't be recommended even if bird in flight aren't the primary target? I thought the IS, even though old, may be a benefit.

true, a 400mm lens is a bare minimum for wild life. a 300mm will leave you high and dry, craving for more reach! the canon 400mm f5.6 takes a 1.4x TC very well. here is a shot with 400 f5.6 and a 1.4x II:

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