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I'd go with, and will be going with, the 200-500. I don't mind a bit of weight, and the focal range is more versatile. 200mm is good for large mammals, and 500mm is good for birds. Plus you can add a 1.4tc for a pretty decent 700mm f8 lens, for more extreme birding. The 300mm focal length is kind of a compromise for wildlife, in my experience. A tad short for small animals, and a bit long for large ones. If you're the right distance from your subject it's great, but often you're forced to make due with less than ideal compositions. Tcs help, but the 200-500 has more reach at the same apertures. The 300 f4 would be better for low light shooting though. For things like deer at dawn it might be a great lens, giving you a little bit more freedom to shoot before sunrise. So it really comes down to your shooting style.
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