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

Started Jan 21, 2021 | Questions thread
jboyer
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Re: RP and 100-400 EF (not version II) and 2X Canon converter

Wintereater wrote:

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.

I tried this combo on the M50. A weird and unbalanced system. The reach was great but always required some support. I used a 7D with great success years past. The M50 is NOT a small 7D. The AF works wonders on the RP, not as well on the M50.

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.

I know the feeling...

Thanks for the suggestions.

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