Can Canon 100-400 replace 70-200? Why?

The scope of application of this lens is different. If you are traveling, it is best to bring 70200. It can be used freely in portraits and landscapes. The 100400 is very suitable for shooting birds or animals. The difference between the two lenses is: one has a constant aperture, while the other has a floating aperture.

It is definitely irreplaceable. Why?

If it can be replaced, then Canon would be shooting itself in the foot by producing these two lenses. No one would be so stupid.

Let’s briefly talk about why 100-400 cannot replace 70-200.

1. Aperture problem

Canon 70-200/f2.8L is a telephoto lens among Canon’s three major lenses. The constant aperture is 2.8, the aperture is relatively large, so even when the light is not very good, the quality of the pictures can still be guaranteed. The three elements that determine exposure are ISO, aperture, and shutter. Because in low light conditions, if the ISO is too high, the noise will be very troublesome, resulting in poor image quality; and the shutter should not be too slow, otherwise it will be easy to blur (unless there is a frame). As long as the iso is kept as low as possible and the shutter meets the requirements, a large aperture is the biggest advantage.

The 100-400/f/4.5-5.6L is a super telephoto lens with a maximum aperture of 4.5, which is twice as small as 2.8. The quality of pictures taken under poor lighting conditions is not guaranteed.

2. The subject of photography

Although the 70-200/f2.8L is a telephoto lens, compared with the 100-400/f/4.5-5.6L, relatively speaking, The short focal length is more suitable for taking portraits or some close-ups.

The 100-400/f/4.5-5.6L focal length is relatively long and the space is severely compressed, making it not suitable for portraits. This focal length is obviously used for candid shots and snapshots from a distance, so this lens is more suitable for shooting some sports events, or capturing some distant humanistic films, or for hunting birds. Because the lens has a long focal length, the shooting target is No communication is required, and there are distant objects. Some of the focal lengths overlap with the 70-200. Obviously, it is not intended to replace the 70-200, but to facilitate adjusting the focal length when capturing photos.

These two lenses have their own characteristics, and no one can replace the other. If you are reluctant, 70-200 (Xiaobai) plus a 2x teleconverter may be able to replace 100-400 (Dabai), but it is impossible for "Dabai" to replace "Xiaobai".

I own both of these lenses, both are second-generation lenses. Overall, they feel good. Not only do they have excellent resolution and resolution, but they also focus quickly and accurately, making them easy to use. I usually use the "Xiaobai" to take pictures of portraits, landscapes and flowers, and the "Dabai" to take pictures of lotus and animals.

"Dabai" cannot replace "Xiaobai", it mainly depends on two factors:

First, the aperture. "Big White" has a floating aperture of 4.5 to 5.6, which changes with zooming. The maximum aperture is only 4.5, and it is at the 100 end. The "Xiaobai" is a constant aperture of 2.8, which means that a large aperture of 2.8 can be used at any focal length. In terms of blur effect, "Xiaobai" is obviously better than "Dabai". For example, when shooting portraits and flowers, "Xiaobai" can use an aperture of 2.8 across the entire focal length, which can better highlight the subject and blur the background. This is "Xiaobai" Baymax" is incomparable.

The second is focal length. Although both are telephoto zoom heads, they have obvious differences in focal length. "Xiaobai" has a near-end of 70mm, so it falls into the medium-telephoto category, while "Dabai" is purely telephoto. Although the two have certain overlapping focal lengths, the former can take care of both mid-focus and the latter focuses on telephoto, so there is a big gap in shooting functions. Obviously, the advantage of the former is portraits and landscapes, while the strength of the latter is shooting subjects that are difficult to get close to. They are not suitable for each other and cannot be substituted.

In short, these two lenses have their own merits. If funds allow, and you have the best at the same time, it is easy to choose when you go out to collect photos to meet the needs of more shooting activities. Why not?

(Pictures: The portrait was taken by Xiaobai, the rest were taken by Dabai)

It should be irreplaceable. First of all, the aperture size is different. Secondly, the focal length is also quite different. Thirdly, the shooting range is also very different. Canon's two white lenses are relatively classic, especially the current "Little White Umbrella" third generation 702002.8, which is the most popular classic portrait zoom lens and almost occupies the existing stock of portrait photography enthusiasts. The lens has become one of the must-have lenses. Canon 702002.8 is now in its third generation, and many people who shoot portraits use it as their main lens.

If you use Canon 100400 instead of 70200, first of all, the effect of shooting portraits will definitely not be as good as 720. One of the reasons is that the aperture is smaller than 720. The larger the aperture, the better the quality of the photos taken. At the same time, the focal length of 100400 is too long, so it is definitely inconvenient to shoot portraits from a long distance. It is also larger and longer than 720, which makes it more troublesome to carry. The 100400 lens is basically a useless lens. For portraits, it has a small aperture and is difficult to use at long distances. For shooting birds, the distance is a bit short, so it is basically useless. There are not many owners.

Definitely not! How can 100-400 be compared with 70-200? They are not on the same level at all. As a fan of Canon, I personally feel that Canon 100-400, whether it is the first generation or the second generation, can be classified as a "dog head". How to say? Take the 100-400 lens of the first generation as an example. Whether you use the 100-end, the 400-end, or the 200-end, the image can be said to be adequate, but if you pursue image quality, you will be disappointed. The maximum aperture of this lens is f /4.5-5.6L, it is not a constant aperture, the maximum aperture is small. I am very disappointed with this head. The manual push-pull of the first generation is really unreadable.

The new generation of Canon 70-200 has a constant maximum aperture of 2.8, which is definitely a standout among medium and telephoto lenses. The image quality is exquisite, the anti-shake function is strong, and the focusing speed is 100-400 times faster. , it is an indispensable and almost perfect lens for photographers, and it is fully qualified as a red circle lens. The prices of both are almost over 10,000 yuan. I once took the 100-400 to a meeting, and I was in a desperate situation. The maximum aperture was so small that I couldn’t say anything about it. Sometimes the focus speed was a problem during shooting, and it was inconvenient to say some things.

I saw someone commenting on using 100-400 to shoot birds. I felt like laughing when I saw it, so I just tried it for fun. I really don’t think much of this head. Its only highlight is that its focal length meets the requirements of ordinary enthusiasts. .

Strictly speaking, the two cannot be replaced. The main reason is that manufacturers deliberately create a variety of lenses with different focal lengths, so that consumers can constantly update and replace them and buy lenses without interruption. This is their marketing strategy and also the cunningness of businessmen. This is helpless! Consumers are spending a lot of money on lenses. This is the happiest thing in Japan!

This question depends on what content you are shooting.

The full name of Canon 100-400 is EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, commonly known as the "White Rabbit". Although the focal length is relatively large, the aperture is small and not a constant aperture. I personally feel that it can be used to shoot landscapes and bird hunting, but if you want to take portraits with detailed and rich image quality, the aperture is still not wide enough. The price is 15,000.

(The out-of-focus image quality is slightly worse)

The full name of Canon 70-200 is EF 70-200mm f/ 2.8L IS II USM, commonly known as the "Little White Rabbit", is a telephoto zoom lens in Canon's classic lens combination "Big Three". The reason why classics have been called classics for many years, to be fair, is for a reason. The focal length of this lens is classic enough, the aperture is large, and it is a constant aperture. It is an L-class large-aperture telephoto zoom lens that meets professional needs and achieves a full range of capabilities. High image quality at the focal length. It is widely used in sports photography, portrait photography, landscape photography and other fields. The price is 14,000.

(The out-of-focus picture quality is also very good)

It can be seen that if you are just an ordinary enthusiast taking pictures for fun Play, the white rabbit can also replace the love-loving little white rabbit. But if you have professional needs, you’d better use Love to Death White Rabbit!

If you need this, you need to tell whether you want to shoot birds or people. I have used this lens and it feels good. The 70-200 itself is already very heavy. The 100-400 is lighter than other fat ones though. It has been used a lot, but it is still quite difficult. If you don’t shoot sports and only shoot portraits, the 70-200 is enough. I have seen it a few times at weddings and it is also used as a camera.

Canon 70-200

According to the difference in aperture and anti-shake, it is divided into the following 4 types, all of which are Canon professional-grade lenses with excellent quality:

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II (love it to death) Novice 2nd generation, 1st generation has been discontinued)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM (Novice)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (Love Xiaobai)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM (Xiaobai)

Canon 100-400

Canon’s EF 100 -The second-generation 400mm lens adopts a newly designed 16-group, 21-element lens group structure. The lens group includes a fluorite lens and a super UD lens, which can effectively suppress and correct various chromatic aberrations.

The number of lenses and lens groups in the lens has increased compared to the previous generation lens, so the image quality can surpass the performance of the previous generation lens.

The uses are different. The 100-400 is more for landscape and documentary, while the 720 is more for portraits. Each has its own work in its own field. Besides, the aperture is also quite different, so this issue can only be discussed by each company. No one can do his job, and even if he is capable, he is not the best at it. That’s an okay explanation. Mmm*-*

Many friends who buy 70-200 (Little White Rabbit or Little White Umbrella) or 100-400 (Dabai) lenses for the first time will be confused between the two, but if they want to completely replace them, it is better. Impossible. The purchase of a lens depends on your subject matter requirements. If it is a portrait with a lot of scenery, you can buy a white rabbit or a small white umbrella. After all, it has an aperture of 2.8, which can blur the background well even if you increase the speed; if it is a combination of scenery and scenery, If you want to shoot a lot of birds, you can consider Damax. After all, the 400-segment is basically enough for hunting birds, and the 100-segment can also take into account portraits and scenery.

Haha, more money to buy two, less money depends on the subject matter! ! !