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07/05/2026 5:05 am
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Just put my deposit down for the R1 and Im stressing over what to pair it with for a Kenya trip this September. I want to make the most of that speed but Im torn between two setups:
- the RF 600mm f4L because obviously the reach is king
- the RF 400mm f2.8L plus a 1.4x extender for the low light flexibility
The 400mm is tempting for those early morning drives when the light is garbage but part of me thinks I will miss the 600mm reach for leopard sightings. Budget is flexible since I am already this deep in but I can only carry one big prime for this trip. Which would you pick?
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07/05/2026 5:06 am
Ive been really happy with the Canon RF 400mm f2.8L IS USM since its basically two lenses. When i was in Namibia, that f2.8 was a lifesaver for lions in low 6400 ISO light.
- saves a lot of money over the 600mm
- 400mm f2.8 glass is technically superior for bokeh
- the Canon RF 1.4x Extender keeps the R1 autofocus snappy Honestly, its the smarter financial play for a Kenya trip. Works great.
