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I never liked the 100-400 mk1 and swapped it for a 400mm f/5.6 which I had for many years even though it had no IS. Pretty good handheld for BIF, where IS is pretty irrelevant anyway. A bit slow focusing but many of my best wildlife shots were taken with it.
Only a few months ago I swapped it for the 100-400 Mk 2 which is a great lens but this was before I considered going mirrorless, which might have affected my decision. I would never use it with a TC as I already have the Sigma 150-600 S since 3 years ago. I never use it without a monopod though, it’s a beast.
If I could be convinced about better IQ and focusing I would probably get the 100-500 to replace both of them. Might consider hiring one at some point. For me IQ is probably more important than reach. I’m never going on any safaris and here in Scotland I can usually get close enough even if it takes a bit of patience.
Btw I ordered a Sigma 1.4 TC which arrived only last week, and tried it with the Sigma lens. I wasn’t happy with the sharpness and sent it back.
Only a few months ago I swapped it for the 100-400 Mk 2 which is a great lens but this was before I considered going mirrorless, which might have affected my decision. I would never use it with a TC as I already have the Sigma 150-600 S since 3 years ago. I never use it without a monopod though, it’s a beast.
If I could be convinced about better IQ and focusing I would probably get the 100-500 to replace both of them. Might consider hiring one at some point. For me IQ is probably more important than reach. I’m never going on any safaris and here in Scotland I can usually get close enough even if it takes a bit of patience.
Btw I ordered a Sigma 1.4 TC which arrived only last week, and tried it with the Sigma lens. I wasn’t happy with the sharpness and sent it back.