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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Question for you wildlife guys and gals about the 600mm II vs 800mm | |
mptnest wrote:
I'll throw a monkey wrench in on this one, as it hits so close to home. I also spend many months a year shooting large game. Currently, I own a 600II and a 1DXII. As mentioned previously, I sold my 1DX because of shutter noise, F8 mulit-focus points and multi-shot silent mode.
As much as I love my 600II, I don't find myself using it much for big game. For my style of photography, I do a lot of hiking (for elk) and sitting (mostly in a blind for deer). The 600 set up is just not mobil enough for me. My main go to is the 70-200II 2.8 with a 2X and sneaker power. For most of my whitetails and elk photos, 400mm is usually enough length.
So here's the curve, I'm thinking heavily on a 400 2.8. Think about the versatility there. It's lightweight, super fast focusing, and built for low light as many of my photos are taken before sunrise or shortly there after. With a 2X, you still have 800mm at f/5.6, so the multi-point focus will work your the 1DX.
For me and my style of shooting, I say keep your 1DX, keep your 800 and buy a 400 2.8II. You'll be ready for about anything that comes your way....Show more →
I used to think the 400 2.8 had no use for my type of photography (mostly birds) but lately I've had a turn of heart and am really considering replacing my 600II with the 400 2.8. I think I'd be okay giving up 1200f/8 which takes a lot of skill to even get a good image out of in favour of the 400 2.8 which I can use a lot in the winter in the north and when on trips in denser jungles. I keep finding myself out shooting and saying I wish I had a 400 2.8 right now. If there weren't strong rumours for the 600DO, I think I'd be swapping the 600II for the 400 2.8. But the portability of the 600DO makes it a stronger contender for my 600II sale money.
That said for the OP I think the 400 2.8 would be an awesome idea.
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