New Lens

[Scarecrow]

I'm looking for a new lens as I'm preparing to head out for another cruise. By cruise I mean I'm in the navy and want to get some awesome shots of jets during take off and landing. Currently I use a 70-200mmL F/4 but I'm selling it. I have been looking online and found 2 lenses I might be interested in but don't know which would be better for what I want. I found a 300mmL F/4 IS USM for $1329 or a new 70-200mmL F/2.8 IS USM for a little over $1400. Some help on this would be great. I know I could get the X2 teleconverter for the70-200 but is it worth it?

 

[KmH]

No, because the 2x TC will make the effective maximum aperture f/5.6.

 

[Mike_E]

You can't really fake 300mm so if that's what you're after get that.

Have you given super wide any thought?

 

[Scarecrow]

never even thought about super wide to be honest.