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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

shawnphoto 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.

Both are kind of meh. The 800 is pretty good but obviously severely limited. It is the definition of a one trick pony.

My take on it. Though using 12000 ISO in the RP is quite 'reasonable' offsetting the f11. (the 2X gets me close to F/9 /10 anyway.)

I would rather have the RF 100-500. It will probably beat the RF 800 when using the 1.4x TC attached even though it is only 700mm. It is also f/10 at 700mm with the 1.4x TC.

Budget is an issue. And I am sure it is a better combo than the 800 -- at a price to match.

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