Which lens

[Kenny]

Hi everyone

Possibly going to get a new lens, but not sure which one

This:
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-canon-ef-100-400mm-f4-5-5-6-l-is-usm-lens/p12857&Type=1

Or this:
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-canon-ef-70-300mm-f4-5-6-l-is-usm-lens/p1522208

Any recommendations?

[nigelblake]

The 70-300mm is by far the better optic of the 2 mate!

[Kenny]

Interesting. Would you chose the optic over the extra reach?

[ILoveLightnings]

Mate has the 100-400 and is about to swap it for the 70-300 L. Reach over optic? I'd go optic as the 100-400 softens up after 350mm

Oh and it's a twist as well. Easier than a push pull IMO and it's also cheaper on Amazon. HTH

[Kenny]

There you go. The things you learn. I just assumed the 100-400mm would be much better

[shaggie]

You may want to think about the 28-300mm Is canon L lens ,cracking bit of kit and you get the wide angle side which i'm guessing would be good for you and your travels!!
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-cano ... ens/p12844

[Maisie]

Mate has the 100-400 and is about to swap it for the 70-300 L. Reach over optic? I'd go optic as the 100-400 softens up after 350mm

Oh and it's a twist as well. Easier than a push pull IMO and it's also cheaper on Amazon. HTH

Not all 100-400's are soft over 350mm, Mine is pin sharp at 400mm. Not used the 70-300L, is it capable with TC's?

[Vodka]

got to say my 100-400 (1 yr old) is sharp throughout the range as long as I stop down above 350mm. Have hired the 70-300 before and wouldn't say I'm seeing an improvement?

Perhaps there are updates/improvements to the glass AI etc. compared to older models?

[Milan]

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Maisie the 70-300 L is not compatible with Canon TCs. There is no space at back of the lens for the teleconverter to fit in. Don't know about other brands of TCs though.

[Blackbird]

I've been using the 100-400 for 6-7 years and get generally good results - and when I don't it's down to "operator error"! I'm not sure that mine suffers from being soft at the 400 end but I often lock it at 350mm just in case. I use it on a 7D which seems a popular combination although it does seema bit susceptible to noise issues over ISO200 - but that's a body not a lens matter.

HTH

Andy

[Mictheslik]

Also a 100-400 owner. The lens is variable. There are really sharp copies and there are really soft copies and everything in between. A number of 100-400s have better IQ than the 70-300, but the latter is more consistant.

Personally, I like the 100-400 because it's one touch.....it's much easier to adjust in a hurry IMO.

.mic