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Hi Folks
It looks as though I will be heading to Columbia for ten days next month. Right now I am armed with my 7D2, 400/5.6, 500/4 v1, and 1.4x III
I am trying to figure out what, if any lenses might augment or substitute for these two, specifically for birds.
I feel that without IS, the 400/5.6 will be relatively useless. I will probably leave it at home.
The 500/4 v1 is my baby, but its big and heavy enough that I might not want to carry it around all the time. The trip is more birding- than photography-centric.
So, as I see it there are 3 options, all with IS to substitute for 400/5.6, and all smaller and more mobile than 500/4.
1) 100-400 II (could add my 1.4x in a pinch though f/8 in tropics is sssssslllllllloooooooowwwww)
2) 300 2.8 v1 (could use with my 1.4x and also pick up a 2x III - most birds will be stationary so slowed AF with 2x might not be a huge loss)
3) 400 DO II - the best, but by FAR the most expensive option.... (Could use with the 1.4x, don't think I'd need 2x with this)
I should say that I think the 400/4 II + 1.4x III would get quite a bit of use from me, possible even in place of my 500/4 much of the time. I travel quite a bit otherwise, and getting close to birds in SoCal isn't the issue, its getting the hell away from the people that presents more problems!
As I am waffling on what to do, any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Dorian
Edited on Feb 11, 2016 at 09:24 PM · View previous versions
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