John In Ireland
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I am using a Canon 600D with a 100-400 mk1. I have a choice of upgrading the camera to 80D or upgrading the lens to 100-400 mk2. I am undecided? Any ideas?
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Upgrade Camera or Glass? (1 Viewer)
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marcsantacurz
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The lens is usually more important than the camera. Take a look at Ken Rockwell's review of the mk 2, he compares it directly to the mk 1. It sounds like a good upgrade. I'm not familiar with the differences between those two cameras.
https://kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/100-400mm-ii.htm
See the "Compared" section in particular.
Marc
https://kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/100-400mm-ii.htm
See the "Compared" section in particular.
Marc
I had the 100-400 Mk1 for quite a while and really liked it, however my current Mk2 is a significantly better lens. I just wish they could have kept the "Trombone" zoom function.
The upgrade in IQ / AF performance as well as the shorter minimum focus distance is well worth the upgrade to the Mk2 in my experience. I read that the IS is much better but I don't really use IS so cannot comment.
The upgrade in IQ / AF performance as well as the shorter minimum focus distance is well worth the upgrade to the Mk2 in my experience. I read that the IS is much better but I don't really use IS so cannot comment.
Steve Gantlett
Norfolk Birder
The MKII version of this lens is much sharper than the MKI. If you can, do not hesitate to upgrade to the MKII.
John In Ireland
Well-known member
Thank you. Now got the 80D and just ordered the 100-400mk2.
Happy new toys!
fingkisher
Active member
Ha! Upgraded both the camera and the lens in the end.
Great choices though, how are you finding them both? Did the Mk II lens warrant the upgrade? I know the 80D would've been a well-worthy one from your previous camera - great choice there.
John In Ireland
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[/QUOTE] Great choices though, how are you finding them both? Did the Mk II lens warrant the upgrade? I know the 80D would've been a well-worthy one from your previous camera - great choice there.
Love the 80D. Yes a really good upgrade. Personally I didn't mind the push / pull of the mk1 lens. I found it fast to locate a subject. I also never experienced any dust problems with it. The mk2 is obviously sharper in the right light. So ... the camera definitely worth the upgrade. I really thought the twist zoom of the mk2 would take some getting use to after the push / pull of the mk1 but adapted sooner than I thought. I need to take a lot more photographs to convince myself the mk2 is worth the difference in cash. But happy the moment.
Love the 80D. Yes a really good upgrade. Personally I didn't mind the push / pull of the mk1 lens. I found it fast to locate a subject. I also never experienced any dust problems with it. The mk2 is obviously sharper in the right light. So ... the camera definitely worth the upgrade. I really thought the twist zoom of the mk2 would take some getting use to after the push / pull of the mk1 but adapted sooner than I thought. I need to take a lot more photographs to convince myself the mk2 is worth the difference in cash. But happy the moment.
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