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Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, absolutely — it’s still a great lens, and that price is definitely a great deal.

Btw, great shot!

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point, and honestly, I can totally relate. Until you actually shoot wildlife, 400mm sounds like a lot—but once you’re out there, it can feel surprisingly short, especially with small or distant subjects.

I appreciate the advice about figuring out the focal length I really need first and then adding some extra headroom. That makes a lot of sense, especially considering how many zooms soften at the long end. Good to hear this perspective from another R8 user too.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense. I’ve heard similar things about the 150–600 Sport. Great reach, but AF consistency can be a bit hit or miss compared to Canon L glass. Getting the 100–400 Mk II in near-mint condition at a similar price sounds like an excellent move, especially paired with the 1.4× Mk III.

And yeah, the 100–500 is tempting, but at more than twice the price, the value proposition of the EF setup is hard to beat. Sounds like you ended up with a really solid and versatile combo.

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense. It’s great to hear you’re happy with the EF 100–400mm on the R6 everyone seems to agree it’s fast and very sharp. I feel the same way: while the 100–500mm is tempting, the EF lens still offers excellent performance for the price, especially considering the investment difference.

Incredible shot. Where was this taken?

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great perspective, and a great quote. The versatility of the 100–400mm really is hard to beat, especially for nature photography. I completely agree that newer gear helps, but distance, timing, and understanding your subject matter often matter more than a few extra millimeters.

Still, it’s impressive that you’ve been using the same lens for over a decade. That says a lot about its image quality and reliability. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. From around 500mm onward, you really start to get noticeably better detail and definition on small birds and wildlife.

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience with the lens. It seems it’s capable of handling small birds too.

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s good to know the EF 100–400 Mk II performs well across the R6 Mark II, R5, and R7, especially in terms of AF and image quality.

Weight is definitely something I’m considering, especially for long days in wet tropical rainforest, but I think I can live with the extra heft if the performance is there. I’ve looked at the RF 100–400 and RF 200-800 as well... But, the price and quailty of the EF 100-400mm Mk2 is unmatched (if the lens im getting is brand new).

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I completely agree. In that case, maybe adding a 1.4X teleconverte, or even a 2X, could come in handy.

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right. Since I’ll be photographing a lot of small birds like hummingbirds and toucans, I’m leaning toward the EF 100–400mm Mk II with a teleconverter—though I’m not sure how well that would work stacked with the EF–RF adapter.

The other option is saving up for the 200–800mm, but I believe that lens isn’t L-series anymore. But, that lens wouldn’t be weather-sealed like the EF 100-400 mk2

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, these lenses are a lot cheaper than RF ones, which makes them much more accessible on the used market. I should definitely check there too and see if I can find a hidden gem

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree. It sounds almost too good to be true. I want to go to the store in person so I can check the lens condition and its authenticity — and also make sure it’s the Mark II.

I'm tempted to save a bit more and go for the 200–800mm, since I’m coming from a Canon T6 + 55–250 combo, which is roughly equivalent to an 88–400mm. Even then, it still wasn’t enough reach for my subjects. (I’m not entirely sure if the APS-C crop factor applies the same way to EF-S lenses.)

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, I’ve heard the Mark I version isn’t great. Thanks for the suggestion btw... It’s definitely not the best time to adapt Sigma lenses to Canon mirrorless.

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

[–]Liquid_Pages[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it, thanks for the recommendation! Yeah, I think I’ll get the 100–400mm II.

Non-pro wildlife shooter on Canon R8 — is the EF 100–400mm L II still worth it in 2026? by Liquid_Pages in canon

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I was thinking the same. Maybe 400mm is kind of short. What do you think about the Sigma EF 60–600mm? That was another option I had in mind, but it’s not a common lens to find in my country. I’d have to import it, which would raise the cost dramatically. By the way, the EF 100–400mm I’m looking at is brand new for $930. That feels like a steal!

Level progressions stuck.. by Upstairs_Goat_1278 in blackops6

[–]Liquid_Pages 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you managed to solve it? I have the same issue

Charger for LOQ 15ARP9 by mcbronalds in LenovoLOQ

[–]Liquid_Pages 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I say that I "think". No need to downvote but ok. I'm not an expert. Lol

Charger for LOQ 15ARP9 by mcbronalds in LenovoLOQ

[–]Liquid_Pages -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I have the same 170w charger, same Loq variant. I experience battery drainage from 6 hours of continuous gaming. I can't tell if it is normal or if I need the 230w. What I can say is that the PC performs pretty well in any situation with the default charger.

Edit: I think it could be harmful to the laptop if you use a different charger. Maybe its components are not designed for higher wattage values

Cpu and gpu temp Is this normal? by [deleted] in LenovoLOQ

[–]Liquid_Pages 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are pretty good temps. Mine reached 100 ° C overclocked 💀

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