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Great suggestions so far guys, but you're not making my choice any easier!
H - I don't like using the extender, too much swapping. Also, renting is not an option, it would cost me over $2k, and to me that's wasted money.
Chris1 - I know you LOVE your 400/5.6, it certainly sounds good.
Chris2 - The new 70-300L is lighter at 1050g than the 100-400 at 1360g.
So far:
300mm f/4L IS
Pluses - Image quality, compact
Minuses - Old (V1) IS
Verdict = Ruled out
400mm f/5.6L
Pluses - Good increase in focal length
Minuses - A bit slow, physically long, and no IS.
Verdict = On hold, position 2.
70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS
Pluses - Compact, well sealed, image quality, latest IS (4 stops), great autofocus.
Minuses - A bit slow, not as reachy as the 400's.
Verdict = On hold, position 1.
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Pluses - Great focal length range
Minuses - Physically heavy and long, old IS, push-pull, just as slow as the two above.
Verdict = Ruled out.
Aaaarrrgghhhh!!!!
Cheers,
Jason.
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