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70-200 f/4L IS + x2 extender vs 100-400/4.5-5.6L

Started Mar 11, 2021 | Discussions thread
H2ODoctor
H2ODoctor Regular Member • Posts: 340
Re: 70-200 f/4L IS + x2 extender vs 100-400/4.5-5.6L

I have the 70-200 F4 and I used to own the 100-400 4.5-5.6.  I sold the later and got version II.  The new 100-400 II is in a class by itself.  You can also add a 1.4X to increase reach.  For birds, it is the best of the 3 options.

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