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<p>Thanks for all the responses and suggestions, it really helped.... I guess i'm going to end up buying 70-200 f/4 L <strong><em>with IS..... </em></strong>just need to save a bit first. THANK YOU!</p>

<p>I have also been considering getting the 70-200 f/4L with IS (But obviously the price difference is intense)</p>

<p>In other words, would it be better for me so save the extra money needed for the 70-200 f/4 L with IS and purchase an extender at a later stage? or rather to maybe consider waiting and saving even longer to purchase the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM which works out to about the same price as the 70-200 f/4 IS + 2.0x extender?<br>

The other option i have considered is to maybe buy the 70-300 with IS and then sell the lens again once i have gathered enough money to afford the 70-200 f/4 IS, but i'm a bit weary of this idea as i'm uncertain as to how much the lens would drop in value.</p>

<p>I'm very enthusiastic about all wildlife photography in general (more animals than birds) but i do enjoy taking photos of birds aswell.</p>

<p>I am not a professional photographer, and i'm wondering if maybe the EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS USM might be too big of a step for me, but at the same time.... it might be worth it in the long run... as i am wanting to take photography further than just a hobbie?</p>

<p>Hi, i am looking to buy a new canon zoom lens.... and i need advise on the best option within my budget.<br>

I currently have an entry level sigma 70-300mm lens.... and i am getting "ok" results, accept that the images aren't sharp enough.</p>

<p><strong>I have considered purchasing one of the following two lenses:</strong><br>

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<strong>1) Canon EF 70-200mm f4.0 L USM</strong><br>

<strong>2) Canon EF 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM</strong></p>

<p>Momentarily i'd prefer the 70-200mm L USM, but the thing that's put me off is that it doesn't have image stabilisation.... whereas the other lens has image stabilisation as well as a further zoom range.<br>

If i'm going to purchase the 70-200mm i would also look at getting a range extender, but i don't know if it would be sufficient without the image stabilisation and without the use of a tripod.<br>

If i could please get some advice on which lens would be better, or even if another lens could be suggested (for wildlife photography) within a price range of about R 7,000 to R 8,000.00 (estimated 900.00 USD)<br>

Thank You!<br>

*Chantelle Melzer</p>