Here\'s another portrait against yellow foliage blur.
Handheld 1DX + 600 II, ISO 3200.
Exquisite Peter. Could the 400 2.8 II + 1.4X III have done as well?
Db
Db, yes, my 400 II + 1.4xTC MkII can achieve similar IQ wide open.
Here is an example also shot with 1DX at f/5.6, similar minor cropping as in the previous duck portrait.
All of these lenses and combos are very capable as long as you stay at f/5.6. Once you get to f/8 combos, the performance deteriorates.