So which is better for wildlife and bird photography? The 400mm f/2.8 or 600mm f/4? Check out this “Big Glass Masterclass” and avoid a $13,000 mistake! There are so many assumptions made about these lenses that are just plain wrong – and this video sets the record straight – and helps you pick the best lens for YOUR needs!
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Quick note on the subject distance math to clear up confusion, In the video, I state that you need to be 1.5X closer to the subject for the same framing with the 400mm. So, if you are 60 feet away with the 600mm, you would need to be at 40 feet with the 400mm for the same framing. (60 / 1.5 = 40). However, you can also think of it as being 1/3rd farther back, since 20 feet is one third of 60. The math works either way.
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