400f5.6 + 1.4xTC or 300f4IS L + 1.4x TC

[JustPhotography]

I know one is 560mm and the other 420mm.

For use on a 1.3x FOV cam. Please advise in terms of usability handheld and monopod mount, colours, sharpness with TC and without....

Thanks a million.

Also, a poll will be conducted.

1. 400 f5.6 + 1.4x TC faster for tracking and AF or

2. 300 f4 IS L + 1.4x TC.

[ccplim]

Although we normally go for reach in bird photography, I would recommand the 300mm f/4 in this case taking into consideration that the 300mm comes with IS and is much lighter than the 400mm.

[Mervin]

1. 400 f5.6 + 1.4x TC faster for tracking and AF or

.

400 f5.6 is reputed to be very fast but don't think there is AF with TC, unless it is 1D camera......
:dunno:

[Arthur]

Both are great lenses :thumb:

So which one to choose....a tough decision...

Cheers

[Mervin]

think the 300 f4 is cheaper.

[Garion]

think the 300 f4 is cheaper.Not really, both cost almost the same price new, and 2nd hand as well.

I too would go for 300 f4 combo, the IS is an invaluable aid, esp. when shooting handheld.

[joeyao]

Although we normally go for reach in bird photography, I would recommand the 300mm f/4 in this case taking into consideration that the 300mm comes with IS and is much lighter than the 400mm.
Not really, both cost almost the same price new, and 2nd hand as well.

I too would go for 300 f4 combo, the IS is an invaluable aid, esp. when shooting handheld.Same here but since you are using the 1D Mk2 which can AF up to f/8 and taking into consideration its 1.3X cropped factor, the 400mm f/5.6 + the 1.4X TC might be a better choice if you are using a tripod or monopod all the time.

[Mervin]

Same here but since you are using the 1D Mk2 which can AF up to f/8 and taking into consideration its 1.3X cropped factor, the 400mm f/5.6 + the 1.4X TC might be a better choice if you are using a tripod or monopod all the time.


Joe has a point there.

anyway good luck in your choice and do HAVE FUN !!!!!!!!

cheers
:lol:

[wkcheah76]

Selling my 300mm f/4 IS USM. Check out my thread on CS! My contact is 93696244. :sweat:

[Arthur]

Joe has a point there.

anyway good luck in your choice and do HAVE FUN !!!!!!!!

cheers
:lol:

Ditto. The 400mm L f/5.6 is also Arthur Morris favourite handheld len ;)

Cheers

[USM]

Anyone selling the EF 400mm f5.6L USM? :dunno: I am looking for one.

[Garion]

Anyone selling the EF 400mm f5.6L USM? :dunno: I am looking for one.Perhaps look at CS B & S section? This lens is less common than the 300/f4 IS though (for 2nd hand sets).

[joeyao]

Anyone selling the EF 400mm f5.6L USM? :dunno: I am looking for one.Check this out:
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=124500

[wkcheah76]

heheheh i booked liao!

[Garion]

heheheh i booked liao!Wah thats fast... :drool: