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

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

Wintereater wrote:

Mark B. 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.

I have the original 100-400 and tried it with a Canon 1.4x (II I believe), but was not happy with the results so I can't imagine a 2x would be very good. The 800 would definitely be better in terms of IQ. But with either combo you'll need a lot of light.

Mark

I believe the mark ii has much better image quality, and works better with teleconverters as a result, but yes, no teleconverter will always lead to better results

Yes, from what I've said the II is better.  I only mentioned my experience because the OP has the original as well.

Mark

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