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How good is the RF 100-400 for Sports?

Started Feb 25, 2022 | Questions thread
spec68 Contributing Member • Posts: 530
Re: How good is the RF 100-400 for Sports?

NorthernMike wrote:

So the question that I'm getting to:

Is the new RF 100-400 likely to be a huge difference for me over the old 75-300?

I'm thinking the IS alone will make it much more usable for the shooting that I do, and I'm wondering if anyone has experience to share with using it for sports. I realize that it's not going to perform like a lens that costs 10-20x as much, but I'm curious if it's likely to be "good enough" or if I'm just going to end up deciding that it's almost never worth the weight and leaving it behind like the 75-300?

Thanks in Advance!

I don't have, never used either the 100-400 or 75-300, but reading the description in your link about the 75-300, yes, I think you'd be frustrated using it for sports - it has a DC motor which means it's AF will lag the R's capabilities. It also seems like it's a starter level kit lens, geared more for static travel and grip and grin type shots than fast action.

That said, if you are hesitant about buying another lens why not give it a test run and prove to yourself whether it's "good enough," for your purposes or not. Zero cost to do that -- other than the adapter, which, I'm sure you could get a full refund on if you decide to then buy the 100-400.

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