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How good is the RF 100-400 for Sports?

Started Feb 25, 2022 | Questions thread
tdbmd Senior Member • Posts: 1,546
Re: How good is the RF 100-400 for Sports?
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NorthernMike wrote:

Thanks, that's pretty much what I thought.

I realize that the RP is not really considered a great choice for sports, but it seems like it's overall a good fit for me, and I'm trying to figure out what I need to make it also do some sports shooting.

I've found generally that I'm happier in the long run putting the money I do spend into lenses, since there's always a better body around the corner. The 100-400 looks like it's probably worthwhile, and at that price seems pretty reasonable if it will actually let me play with those longer focal lengths. I guess I'm just a little paranoid that if I don't buy an L lens I'm going to end up disappointed like with the 75-300 and end up with 2 lenses sitting at home instead of one. Getting more and more confident that this isn't the case, though.

The RF lenses in general, seem to be quite good, whether they are "L" or not.  I only have 2 RF lenses, the 35mm and the 24-240 and have been very happy with the IQ from both of them.  I have shot with the 75-300 and it is far and away the worst lens I have ever used on any of my Canon bodies.

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