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    Julie Kenward
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    I am now convinced that the next lens in my arsenal will be a Canon 100-400mm f/4L zoom. I believe I have stretched the 70-200 f/4L about as far as it can go and I'm still not close enough. (BTW, anyone wanting to contribute to the "buy Jules a piece of nice glass" campaign contact me and I'll tell ya where to send the check. :D;):D

    Anyway, here he is...bad composition and all. Hey, at least the water was beautiful and he did put on a show!

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    Alfred Forns
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    Jules do you have a converter for your lens? Would suggest keeping your zoom and getting a straight 400 5.6 !!!

    I had problems with my 100-400 with the zoom getting stuck and sucking dirt into the camera. Don't like the push/pull designs. I did get the 70-200 and carried along with the 400 5.6 .... and the 600 !!! ... actually also save for a large pack animal :)

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    Julie Kenward
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    Al, I'm definitely going to keep the 70-200 as I am totally in love with this lens - it's just that for birding it's been a real challenge as they never seem to be within range. I do have a teleconverter on my wish list - that's the next purchase - but I talked to a BPN'er and another photog and they raved about the 100-400 so I am really leaning in that direction. Buying anything outside of the $1,000-1,500 range is totally out of the question on my budget - getting the 100-400 will take a Christmas bonus miracle...

    In the meantime...if you ever get tired of lugging that 600 around, you know where to send it.:D;):D

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    Alfred Forns
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    Jules IMO there is nothing to rave about the 100-400? When new they had a bad reputation but now they are fine but no great performer.

    I had mine rebuilt three times. The zoom would freeze and bearings had to be replaced, just over $300 each time. Price wise the zoom is just under $1400 and the straight 400 under $1000. For birds in flight it is the best hand held lens you could own. Actually since switching to Nikon its the only lens I really miss !!!!

    ... but it all boils down to convenience vs performance.

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    Hi Julie,
    I am suggesting the 400 5.6 L too. It is much lighter, supposed to be razor sharp. I end up shooting with the 100-400 at the 400 end anyways which is 5.6 at the long end.
    If you have the 70 -200 I think the 1.4 teleconverter would be good because you'll still have AF and a good reach. The teleconverter doesn't have AF with the 100-400. Just some thoughts.
    Extender EF 1.4x II Compatibility Chart
    Lens Attachment
    Focal Length
    (mm)

    f-stop
    (f)

    Max. Magnification
    (x)

    AF
    EF 135mm f/2L USM
    1892.8 ~ 450.27O
    EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
    2524.5*1 ~ 451.40O*3
    EF 200mm f/1.8L USM
    2802.5 ~ 320.12O
    EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
    2802.4 ~ 320.22O
    EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
    4204 ~ 450.15O
    EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
    4205.6 ~ 450.33O
    EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
    5604 ~ 450.22O
    EF 400mm f/4L DO IS USM
    5605.6 ~ 450.17O
    EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
    5608 ~ 450.18O
    EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
    7005.6 ~ 640.17O
    EF 600mm f/4L IS USM
    8405.6 ~ 640.17O
    EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM
    1,6808 ~ 450.12X
    EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
    98 ~ 2804 ~ 450.22O*2
    EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
    98 ~ 2804 ~ 450.24O
    EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
    98 ~ 2805.6 ~ 450.31O
    EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
    98 ~ 2805.6 ~ 450.31O
    EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
    140 ~ 5606.7 ~ 54*10.28O*4*5
    (O =possible X =impossible)

    *1Data based on EOS models with exposures displayed in 1/2 stop increments. It varies slightly with the EOS-1v, EOS-1N, EOS-1 and EOS-3.
    *2If the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens is attached to an EOS camera having multiple focusing points and an Extender is attached to the lens, only the center focusing point will be usable for AF.
    *3The autofocusing range is from 0.8m/2.6ft. to infinity.
    *4AF is ONLY possible with the EOS-1v and EOS-3 cameras, ONLY when using the center focusing point.
    *5The Image Stabilizer does not operate with the following cameras: EOS 650, 620, 630/600, RT, 700, 750, 850, EOS-1, A2/A2E, 10s, Elan, Rebel/Rebel S, Rebel II/Rebel SII.

    This is a list of compatible lenses from B and H.

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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    Since I have a Nikon Julie I am no help to you but love what you have been doing with your 70 to 200 and I wish you a wonderful Christmas this year. < smile > Thanks for sharing your lovely captures on the GBH.

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