Canon 300mm f4L IS with Canon 2x teleconverter?
My dilemma: Should I get a 2x teleconverter to use with this lens (I know it would be manual focus only and 2 stops light loss) on a tripod to extend my focal reach for birds farther away or get the 400mm f5.6L + my 1.4x teleconverter? I am concerned about losing image quality with the 2x tele. I really enjoy bird photography but won't be purchasing the 500mm lens anytime soon-the 400mm lens is as far as I can go. Should I just work on my technique with the 300? I really do love this lens.
Thanks!
Canon 400mm f5.6L vs 300mm f4L + 2x teleconverter
Thanks again for the info Akos. Now I think I might get both! You definitely need good light, I know that. I still want to get some decent images even if I can't get close. The 300 has an IS setting for BIF as well, but my previous efforts are poor and I need a lot more practice! I will keep you posted as to what I purchase. I'm going to Lake Erie in May for a major warbler migration here in the US and need to know how to get the best out of my equipment.
300mm f4L IS +2x teleconverter
That shows my ignorance. I guess I won't be getting any warbler images. I will just have to look for the bigger birds. This will be my first time visiting this particular wildlife refuge. They are having a bird festival around this migration.
So, will I need a spotting scope to have any chance of seeing these birds? What about stacking teleconverters with my 300 f4? Or maybe I could rent a lens for the weekend. The biggest lens I could get at our local camera store is the 500mm f4L IS. Maybe that lens with the 1.4x teleconverter and still keep AF?
Thanks for your reply Akos.