{"id":16814,"date":"2013-11-18T11:29:17","date_gmt":"2013-11-18T15:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=16814"},"modified":"2013-11-19T11:38:28","modified_gmt":"2013-11-19T15:38:28","slug":"big-lens-choices-for-canon-and-nikon-as-i-see-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2013\/11\/18\/big-lens-choices-for-canon-and-nikon-as-i-see-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Lens Choices for Canon and Nikon&#8211;As I See Them&#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>BAA Bulletin #451<\/h3>\n<p>BAA Bulletin #451 is online and can be accessed by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/2013\/11\/16\/birds-as-art-bulletin-451\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chilean Patagonia Trip Report<\/li>\n<li><font color=red><strong>300 II or 200-400 with Internal Extender?<\/strong><\/font> <\/li>\n<li>Canon 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II USM lens<\/li>\n<li>BIRDS AS ART 2nd International Bird Photography Competition<\/li>\n<li>BAA Site Guide Kudos<\/li>\n<li>2014 Tanzania Summer Safari<\/li>\n<li>Flight Plan<\/li>\n<li>Alan Murphy Guides<\/li>\n<li>Affiliate Links<\/li>\n<li>IPT INFO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Relevant to today&#8217;s blog post that begins immediately below is item 2 above (in red) &#8220;300 II or 200-400 with Internal Extender?&#8221;  Best advice: give it a read after perusing today&#8217;s post. <\/p>\n<h3>Canon\/Nikon Rejoinder<\/h3>\n<p>Before the Nikon folks go off on a big rant I need them to understand that both systems are superb, that good photographers make good images with whatever gear they have in their hands, that great photographers make great images with whatever gear they have in their hands, and that two of my best friends and two of the most talented photographers that I know use Nikon gear.  Below I attempt to be as honest and as objective as possible.  I am fine if you wish to disagree with me by leaving a civil comment.   \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/general\/gear-in-sequoia.jpg\" class='shutterset'><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/general\/gear-in-sequoia.jpg\" alt=\"gear-in-sequoia\" title=\"gear-in-sequoia\" width=800 \/><\/a>   <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image shows my gear in the back of my Toyota Sequoia in 2008.  When I am photographing from the car it looks much the same today but for a different set of lenses and bodies. <\/p>\n<p>Do understand that making good photographs has much more to do with what is in your head, your heart, your soul, and your gut&#8211;can you say &#8220;determination&#8221;? than it has to do with what&#8217;s in your gear bag&#8230;.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Big Lens Choices for Canon and Nikon&#8211;As I See Them&#8230;.<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>The 600 &#038; 800mm Lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you love to do birds, especially small wild birds, and especially birds that are ridiculously tame, and you are capable of carrying a heavy lens and are willing to work on a sturdy tripod nearly all of the time, your choices are fairly obvious.  You will want either a 600mm f\/4L IS or VR lens or the 800mm f\/5.6L IS or VR lens.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the basics for these great lenses:<\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/754508-REG\/Canon_5125B002_EF_600mm_f_4L_IS.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA6004LIFEF2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA6004LIFEF2\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 600mm f\/4L IS II USM lens<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 8.65 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $12,799<\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/520646-USA\/Nikon_2173_AF_S_NIKKOR_600mm_f_4G.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NI6004GEDVR\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNI6004GEDVR\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f\/4G ED VR AF lens<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 11.16 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $9,799<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Analysis: aside from price, the advantage goes to Canon.  Most folks will overlook the following: many Canon users (including and especially me) successfully use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/732111-USA\/Canon_4410B002_2x_EF_Extender_III.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA2XEF3\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA2XEF3\" target=\"_blank\">Canon 2x EF Extender III (teleconverter)<\/a> with their f\/4 super-telephoto lenses.  Very few Nikon folks have had success using the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/672202-USA\/Nikon_2189_TC_20E_III_2x_Teleconverter.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NITC20E3\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNITC20E3\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon TC-20E III 2x Teleconverter for AF-S &#038; AF-I lenses<\/a> with their big lenses.  Nearly all report sharpness issues.  Most but not all Nikon folks who use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/337511-USA\/Nikon_2151_TC_17E_II_1_7x_Teleconverter.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NITC17E2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNITC17E2\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon TC-17E II 1.7x Teleconverter for AF-S &#038; AF-I lenses<\/a> have no trouble creating sharp images with the 1.7 TCE.  For folks with excellent sharpness techniques the huge advantage here goes to Canon as 1,200mm is a far cry from either 840mm or 1020mm&#8230;.  <\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/542293-REG\/Canon_2746B002_EF_800mm_f_5_6L_IS.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA80056LISEF\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA80056LISEF\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 800mm f\/5.6L IS USM Autofocus ens<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 9.86 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $13,249<\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/918849-REG\/Nikon_2205_AF_S_NIKKOR_800mm_f_5_6E.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NI80056\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNI80056\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f\/5.6E FL ED VR lens<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 10.12 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $17,896.95<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Analysis: I loved my Canon 800 for its incredible sharpness, fast focusing, and the great 4-stop IS system. I have never seen a Nikon 800mm or spoken to anyone who owns a copy; though the prices seems prohibitive I am sure that it is a killer lens. I eventually sold my 800 as the 600 II used with either TC gave me much more versatility.  For more on the topic of 600 vs. 800 click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2013\/01\/15\/canon-ef-600mm-f4l-is-ii-vs-canon-ef-800mm-f5-6l-is-and-the-winner-is-2\/\">here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2011\/04\/06\/will-the-ef-800mm-f5-6l-soon-become-obsolete\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>The 500mm f\/4 Lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Those who want a long super-telephoto lens, would like to hand hold all or some of the time, and know that a 600mm is not right for them, need to consider one of the great 500mm f\/4 lenses. <\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/754507-USA\/Canon_5124B002_EF_500mm_f_4L_IS.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA5004LISEF2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA5004LISEF2\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 500mm f\/4L IS II USM lens<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 7.04 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $10,399<\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/520642-USA\/Nikon_2172_AF_S_NIKKOR_500mm_f_4G.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NI5004GVRAFS\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNI5004GVRAFS\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f\/4G ED VR II AF lens (Black)<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 8.54 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $8,399<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Analysis: again the price advantage goes to Nikon but it is all downhill from there.  With Canon&#8217;s 1 1\/2 pound weight advantage comes easier hand hold-ability.  And again the Canon&#8217;s 2X TC sharpness superiority comes into play.  Remember that the size of the subject in the frame is a function of the square of the focal length&#8230;.<br \/>\nThe 500mm f\/4 super-telephotos have long been extremely popular choices. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>The 400mm f\/2.8 Lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Though the current Canon and Nikon versions are super sharp I have long dismissed the 400 f\/2.8 lenses as being a great choice as a prime lens for bird photography.  They are great lenses for folks who do large mammals (think out west or Africa for starters) or for folks who do lots of close range work at bird feeders but for most bird photographers choosing a 400 f\/2.8 as their workhorse super-telephoto lens simply does not make sense to me.  <\/p>\n<p>Just for the record books:<\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/732109-USA\/Canon_4412B002_EF_400mm_f_2_8L_IS.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA40028LIS2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA40028LIS2\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 400mm f\/2.8L IS II USM lens<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 8.49 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $10,999<\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/520639-USA\/Nikon_2171_AF_S_NIKKOR_400mm_f_2_8G.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NI40028GVRAF\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNI40028GVRAF\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f\/2.8G ED VR AF lens (Black)<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 10.16 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $8,999<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Analysis: again the price advantage goes to Nikon but again it is all downhill from there.  With Canon&#8217;s more than 1 1\/2 pound weight advantage comes easier hand hold-ability.  And again the Canon&#8217;s 2X TC sharpness superiority comes into play.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The 200-400 f\/4 and the 300mm f\/2.8 Lenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you like to do birds and if you like to hand hold and\/or if you travel to places with lots of tame birds and large and small wildlife, then one of the two lenses in this group might be perfect for you. Let&#8217;s take a look. <\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/973129-REG\/Canon_5176B002_EF_200_400mm_f_4L_IS.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA2004004IS\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA2004004IS\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 200-400mm f\/4L IS USM Lens with Internal 1.4x Extender<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 7.98 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $11,799<\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/688212-USA\/Nikon_2187_AF_S_NIKKOR_200_400mm_f_4G.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NI2004004AED\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNI2004004AED\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f\/4G ED VR II Lens<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 7.4 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $6,749<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Analysis: In spite of the small weight advantage and huge price advantage for Nikon, I still have to give the nod to the Canon 200-400 solely because of the revolutionary (at least for a dSLR lens) Built-in 1.4X Extender technology.  From my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.learn.usa.canon.com\/home\/home.shtml\">Canon Digital Learning Center<\/a> Focus On feature <a href=\"http:\/\/www.learn.usa.canon.com\/galleries\/galleries\/sample_images\/ef200_400mm_f4l_is_usm_morris_gallery.shtml\">here<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><em>There are many advantages to the internal TC. At about one second, set up is nearly instantaneous. For really skilled folks who store their TCs in a pocket without the front and rear caps, adding or removing an external TC might take as little as 10 seconds. Otherwise, 30 to 60 seconds or more would be the norm for most. You can add another 10 seconds or so for those who, as they should, turn the camera off and on to prevent dust from entering the system. With the internal TC, dust is of no concern at all. After working with the lens for an hour or two, sliding the lever down to engage the internal TC became second nature; the lever mechanism is smooth and painless. There is also a locking mechanism that some might find useful. I never use it and when I hit it accidentally and do not realize it, I find myself wishing that it was not there. Additionally, there is no need to rebalance the lens in the clamp as you should do when adding or removing an external TC; that saves another 10-15 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>In the wildlife photography sense of time, even fractions of a second can be of huge importance. When a safari vehicle comes to a quick stop, you need to be ready to shoot now. Anticipating the framing is done as you are approaching the animal; the time saved by being able to simply flick the lever, as compared to adding or removing an external TC, is often the difference between making a great image and walking away empty handed. Being able to go wide in an instant allows you to create small in the frame\/environmental type images without having to bother to change lenses.<\/p>\n<p>In short, the EF 200-400mm f\/4 L IS USM Extender 1.4x\u2019s internal TC is a huge advantage.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/732108-USA\/Canon_4411B002_EF_300mm_f_2_8L_IS.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA30028LIS2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA30028LIS2\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 300mm f\/2.8L IS II USM lens<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 5.19 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $6,799<\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/672200-USA\/Nikon_2186_AF_S_NIKKOR_300mm_f_2_8G.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NI30028GAFSL\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNI30028GAFSL\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f\/2.8G ED VR II lens<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Weight: 6.39 lbs  Current B&#038;H price: $5,799<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Analysis:  With the two Canon lenses here the 200-400 had the edge over the 300 in terms of versatility and maximum reach (784mm with both the internal and an external 1.4X TC > 600mm) but the 300 has a substantial weight advantage and is much more easily hand held than the 2-4.  That said, despite the fact that the 200-400 weighs nearly a pound more than the 500 II and only 2\/3 of a pound less than the 600 II, I find that the 2-4 is much easier to hand hold than the 500 II because of its smaller overall size and its more compact design.  But the lighter weight and ease of hand holding may be the deciding factor for those who for a variety of reasons choose not to go the 500\/600 f\/4 route.   Do understand that as much as I love the 200-400 that I do not bring it with me on all trips.  On most trips where I need the reach of the 600II\/2X III TC the 2-4 stays in the air conditioned garage&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>With Nikon the analysis is similar and the lack of an internal TC does not make much of a difference for folks who are committed to the black side. The 1.2 pound weight advantage for the 300 makes it the clear choice for those who do lots of hand held flight photography.  The Nikon 200-400 is a great lens for Africa whether or not you travel with a super-telephoto lens.  And, just as the Canon 200-400, it would serve folks well on Galapagos or Southern Oceans trips.  <\/p>\n<h3>Questions?<\/h3>\n<p>As always, folks with specific gear questions are invited to shoot me an <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center>.<\/p>\n<h3>Canon\/Nikon Rejoinder II<\/h3>\n<p>As above, before the Nikon folks go off on a big rant I need them to understand that both systems are superb, that good photographers make good images with whatever gear they have in their hands, that great photographers make great images with whatever gear they have in their hands, and that two of my best friends and two of the most talented photographers that I know use Nikon gear.  Below I attempt to be as honest and as objective as possible.  I am fine if you wish to disagree with me by leaving a civil comment. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<h3>Canon Lens Specifications<\/h3>\n<p>Canon folks are invited to click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2012\/04\/24\/canon-telephoto-lens-specifications-info-and-links-bookmark-this-page\/\">here<\/a> for a chart that contains most of the relevant specifications for big lenses including all of the original (i.e., older) super-telephotos. <\/p>\n<h3>Bosque IPTs\/Late Registration Discounts Increased<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>It&#8217;s Getting Late!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For information on both the 7-Day and the recently announced short version of the 2013 Bosque IPTs please scroll down <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/include-pages\/ipt-updates\/\">here<\/a>.  If you would like to join us for the first 3 or 4 days of this IPT please shoot me an <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center>.  Please call Jim at 863-692-0906 or <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center> for late registration discount info.  <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/baacom\/wp-content\/gallery\/bulletin-2012\/grand-prize-winner-1st-baa-final-w-text.jpg\" class='shutterset'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-center\" src=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/baacom\/wp-content\/gallery\/bulletin-2012\/grand-prize-winner-1st-baa-final-w-text.jpg\" alt=\"grand-prize-winner-1st-baa-final-w-text\" title=\"grand-prize-winner-1st-baa-final-w-text\" width=600 \/><\/a>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>BIRDS AS ART 2nd International Bird Photography Competition<\/h3>\n<p>Learn more and enter the BIRDS AS ART 2nd International Bird Photography Competition <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/competition\/\">here<\/a>.  Twenty-five great prizes including the $1000 Grand Prize and intense competition.  Bring your best.  <\/p>\n<h3>2014 Tanzania Summer Safari<\/h3>\n<p>If you are interested in joining us in Tanzania next summer please shoot me an <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center> and I will be glad to forward you the PDF with dates, itinerary, and price.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Support the BAA Blog. Support the BAA Bulletins: Shop B&#038;H here!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We want and need to keep providing you with the latest free information, photography and Photoshop lessons, and all manner of related information. Show your appreciation by making your purchases immediately after clicking on any of our B&#038;H or Amazon Affiliate links in this blog post.  Remember, B&#038;H ain&#8217;t just photography!<\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><A href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/promotion\/10322\/canon-dslr-cameras-lens-rebates.html?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=15668-Canon-728x90.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/15668-Canon-728x90.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=15668-Canon-728x90.jpg\" border=0><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><A href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/promotion\/10385\/nikon-buy-together-and-save.html?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=13613-Nikon-728x90.jpg\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/13613-Nikon-728x90.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=13613-Nikon-728x90.jpg\" border=0><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Amazon<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone buys something from Amazon, be it a big lens or deodorant.  Support the blog by starting your search by starting your search by clicking on the logo-link below.  No purchase is too small to be appreciated; they all add up.  Why make it a habit?   Because I make it a habit of bringing you new images and information on an almost daily basis. <\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/cm?t=arthurmorrisb-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=48&#038;l=ur1&#038;category=amazonhomepage&#038;f=ifr\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" border=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center> <\/p>\n<h3>Typos<\/h3>\n<p>In all blog posts and Bulletins feel free to <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center> or leave a comment regarding any typos, wrong words, misspellings, omissions, or grammatical errors.  Just be right. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<h3>IPT Info<\/h3>\n<p>Many of our great trips are filling up. You will learn more about how to make great images on a BAA IPT than anywhere else on the planet. Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/include-pages\/ipt-updates\/\">here<\/a> for the schedule and additional info.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BAA Bulletin #451 <\/p>\n<p>BAA Bulletin #451 is online and can be accessed by clicking here.<\/p>\n<p> Chilean Patagonia Trip Report 300 II or 200-400 with Internal Extender? 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