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RP and 100-400 EF (not version II) and 2X Canon converter

Started Jan 21, 2021 | Questions thread
Wintereater Forum Member • Posts: 84
Re: RP and 100-400 EF (not version II) and 2X Canon converter
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jboyer wrote:

I fitted this combination on the RP while questioning the idea of trading this for a RF 800mm.
I believe the 100-400 is a better lens. But for birds, 400 is somewhat short.

Suggestions and opinions?

Thanks.

Teleconverter? Switch to a high res APS-C camera? Or maybe try the Sigma and Tamron super zooms? The 800mm f11 seem to only be good for certain situations and conditions due to the dark aperture and far minimum focus distance. It is sharp though and stabilization appears to be very good.

Also, I found through experience that you'll always want more focal length. I went from 250 to 400 to 600 over the years and I still find myself wanting more. Keep in mind that as you go higher in focal length, you'll find that the differences become less and less apparent. 400 is not really that different from 600. The best and cheapest way of increasing the size of your subject is to get closer.

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