Canon 100-400 vs 70-200 f2.8 with 2x TC

I think on the other hand I am erring towards the 100-400, which technically should have a higher IQ 200-400 by the charts. Whether or not that is actually visable in my shots is a moot point, I am just thinking 300+ quid difference.

However I am going to give a 70-200 f2.8 a try at the DTM next week.
 
Torpedo said:
That'll only get you 300mm though. And IME, 300mm is not long enough for garden birds, unless you can get close. I struggle with 400mm.
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Certainly not ideal, but better than nothing. I was hoping they would come today, but looks like im going to have to wait until tomorrow. I really wish they had come today, as I went out to some local duck ponds, and was within 2ft of a lovely family of ducks/ducklings, where a longer lens would have allowed me to fill the frame with the little fluff balls.
 
desantnik said:
I think on the other hand I am erring towards the 100-400, which technically should have a higher IQ 200-400 by the charts. Whether or not that is actually visable in my shots is a moot point, I am just thinking 300+ quid difference.

However I am going to give a 70-200 f2.8 a try at the DTM next week.
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I see what you mean, desantnik, and the £300 is certainly a consideration!
 
Well, its 300 quid if you do the dirty from HK... even more if you buy from the UK!
 
desantnik said:
Well, its 300 quid if you do the dirty from HK... even more if you buy from the UK!
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Well I finally went silly and ordered a 70-200 f2.8 is usm in the UK
£974 Inc P&P but I did have to haggle a little :D
there's 200 Euro cash back too on that one
That about £135? I think

 
Where was that from?

I didn't think you could get the cashback deals unless you were actually in the country the lens came from?

I know when you buy the cheap stuff off of ebay they've already redeemed the coupons - and most tell you this.
 
congrats, you'll love it :D
 
That's a fantastic price anyway even if you don't get your Cashback!
 
Excellent price. :thumbs: 'tis a brill lens
 
VERY good price and you'll love using it. Very tempted to make a x2TC my next purchase..........
 
desantnik said:
Where was that from?

I didn't think you could get the cashback deals unless you were actually in the country the lens came from?

I know when you buy the cheap stuff off of ebay they've already redeemed the coupons - and most tell you this.
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If you read the canon terms and conditions it says you can buy anywhere in Europe to get the cash back ( I Hope :D )

http://canonlensacc2007.onlinerebates.com/howtoclaim.aspx

I bought this by private negotion with DaniVery pleased with them quick to answer emails polite etc etc will definately use again ( assuming this one works out OK of course)


Edit Oohh just read the small print looks like I have blown out on the cash back :bang: b****r!

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ADANI505-CAMERAS
 
Jonnyreb said:
VERY good price and you'll love using it. Very tempted to make a x2TC my next purchase..........
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Thats the way I was thinking too :thumbs:
 
Nice price and i dont think you'l be disappointed
 
thats an amazing price mate, even better when you get the £130 cash back as well!!!!

please update this thread to let us know if it arrived ok, thinking of maybe getting one myself at that price!!!
 
Cobra said:
Edit Oohh just read the small print looks like I have blown out on the cash back :bang: b****r!

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ADANI505-CAMERAS
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As long as you get an invoice from a UK company it doesnt matter where the lens came from initially as i understand it :) so as long as a UK address on the Invoice it should be fine.
 
IanC_UK said:
As long as you get an invoice from a UK company it doesnt matter where the lens came from initially as i understand it :) so as long as a UK address on the Invoice it should be fine.
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Lets hope so! But the advert from whence I bought, does say that it was orginally came from the US of A so not sure if that will exclude me or not :shrug:
 
antc said:
thats an amazing price mate, even better when you get the £130 cash back as well!!!!

please update this thread to let us know if it arrived ok, thinking of maybe getting one myself at that price!!!
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Will do ( sorry desantnik I seem to have hi-jacked this thread)

The same people seem to be doing the Canon 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 IS USM LENS for around £850.00 I think I can't remember the exact price and this is ( wasn't anyway) not advertised on their site but they do have them

Edit :£848 + £14:95 P+P

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-EF-100-...hZ009QQcategoryZ30070QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
 
The ad says "UPC Code has been removed from box for promotional purpose." though, and I thought you needed that to claim cash back?

Michael.
 
Bloody hell thats cheap, I've just order from Kerso at £1020 + £10 p+p with cash back of £130 so it will end up at £900
 
whiteflyer said:
Bloody hell thats cheap, I've just order from Kerso at £1020 + £10 p+p with cash back of £130 so it will end up at £900
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I tried to order one from the same source as you but he ignored my emails, well, he answered one then ignored the rest, so I went elsewhere.
The "cash back offer" on mine is a "bit iffy" at the moment, still what the hell, Its not a bad price without it!
 
Cobra said:
I tried to order one from the same source as you but he ignored my emails, well, he answered one then ignored the rest, so I went elsewhere.
The "cash back offer" on mine is a "bit iffy" at the moment, still what the hell, Its not a bad price without it!
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Funny thing is he ignored several emails I send from one address, but when I used another email address he replied in less than a minute.
 
mij said:
The ad says "UPC Code has been removed from box for promotional purpose." though, and I thought you needed that to claim cash back?
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You do, which is why I said earlier than many of the people involved in such deals via ebay have already claimed the cashback themselves.... hence the low price!
 
desantnik said:
You do, which is why I said earlier than many of the people involved in such deals via ebay have already claimed the cashback themselves.... hence the low price!
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bar-stewards :D
 
whiteflyer said:
Funny thing is he ignored several emails I send from one address, but when I used another email address he replied in less than a minute.
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I don't give people that chance TBH Mess me about and I will go for a comparable deal.
Thats not the first time its happened either!
I was even asking for a quote for the 70-200 2.8 and the 100-400 combined!
The first email that was replied to, gave me a quote ( for bank transfer, not paypal so (he) saving 3% fees) came back at the same price as he had them on Ebay for! I know a lot of people have had good experiances so :thumbs: good for them. Me? not terribley impressed more recently, especially as I have spent a few quid in the past with him ( 70-300 is usm and 100mm macro)


 
Well it looks as though my new baby is being wrapped in swaddling clothes and load onto the stork as we speak :thumbs:

 
Ha, in the end I never even tried the 70-200 but did try the 300 F4 for an entire day, fell in love with it and bought it :D

Oh well!
 
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