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PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
Haven’t tested the new one yet, but I had no issues with the old one - I am in the camp of preferring to clean a filter than the front element, so unless I struggle to get shots, I shall probably not worry about testing with and without. It is an 18 layer coated anti-reflective filter, so I...- Essex Tern
- Post #25
- Forum: Panasonic
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PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
Treated my 100-400 to a new filter today, think I’ll skip the mk2 lens unless I need to replace my old one for some reason, although of course I would love the mk2, but I’m not sure the upgrade is justified unless reviews prove otherwise.- Essex Tern
- Post #23
- Forum: Panasonic
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PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
Same optical structure, so I think it depends on if you own the mk1 lens or not, in which case if not, the mk2 is a no brainer, but if you own a mk1 it depends on if you want to add a TC without hacking your mk1 to do this. Unless the glass or coatings are upgraded enough to make a difference...- Essex Tern
- Post #22
- Forum: Panasonic
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PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
Think I need to know the lens can collapse fully with a TC before I get interested - I am not totally sure from what I read, I know it operates at 210+ but it sys you don’t have to take it off I think, which would be good if so.- Essex Tern
- Post #14
- Forum: Panasonic
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PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
Seems Panasonic might just be about to release a setup that might address the only drawbacks of my current one - this could get expensive!!- Essex Tern
- Post #2
- Forum: Panasonic