I had a very sharp copy of the 200-600, sold it after I bought the 400-800. Bought one back few months ago because I was about to start shooting video with it. Haven't taken one single picture with the second 200-600 yet. Will try it our tomorrow with the Blue Angels, will also try out a battery grip on the A1II. I have never used battery grip before.
I asked the buyer of my 200-600 to let me know if he decided to sell the lens, I would buy it back from him, unfortunately, he sold it already. Same thing with the crazy sharp copy of the 100-400 GM I had, sold it two months ago, emailed the buyer last week to let me know I would buy it back if he decided to sell it, He sold it a week ago.
If the new 100-400+1.4TC is sharper than the 200-600, I will likely get one. But copy variation can be a big factor.
May 18, 2026 at 03:25 PM
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