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Best choice for first Canon 600 f/4?

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Re: Best choice for first Canon 600 f/4?

jalessi wrote:

I’m using an R5 and R7 with an RF 100-500 lens for bird photography. I’d like to try something like a 600 f/4 to see how that performs in comparison. The RF 600 f/4 would be ideal but for my stage in this journey I might be better off trying something that requires less of an upfront commitment in price. So I’m thinking of purchasing a slightly older EF lens as a first investment.

Does anyone have any recommendations on an EF 600 f/4 lens that hits the sweet spot as far as performance and price? I guess I might also consider an EF 500 f/4 as well.

Or does anyone think that I should just go with the RF 600 f/4?

One thing to consider is that while I have the EF adapter, I don’t have any EF extenders. I have the RF 1.4x and RF 2x which would be useless with an EF lens. But would be perfect with the RF 600 f/4.

Thanks.

i own a canon 600 f4 mk2 which weighs about 8lb but the performance is superb. i use TC 1.4 III on it once in a while but i wouldn't use the TC 2.0 III due to deterioration of the IQ. I believe canon still service the mk2 lens.

it is a bit heavy and awkward to handhold it for a lengthy time so i use a nice RRS tripod, works very well. i would not recommend older mk1 lens, they are heavy and like it was suggested, it will be hard to get them serviced if need be.

good luck.

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