Canon 400mm F4 DO?

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Canon 400mm F4 DO?

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Does anybody have any experience (positive or negative) with this lens for our hobby? How about focusing speed, contrast.etc.?
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Why not the 200 f2 with 2xIII ext? Same iQ, newer IS, more versatile (200 f2 - 280 f2.8 - 400 f4) and
Cost less money?

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Because I already have a 70-200 2.8 IS that covers this range and I am not a big fan of extenders (although this could change with the new mark III's).
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But the 200 f2 is a very different league than the 70-200's, much better and
Brighter. You have right that a 70-200 maybe not the most optimal solution is with extender.
And he is 1000 Euro cheaper than the 400do and 300II..

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