canon 100-400IS 4.5-5.6 vs 100-400 5.6

[surfinrcp]

Hey guys using the converter either 1.4 or 2.0 on the D30 which am I better off with? I see that the 5.6 doesnt have IS and that the 4.5 - 5.6 does have IS for $400 more. The other thing that I am reading from people is that after 300mm to 400mm the quality of the image isnt that good as it is between 200 and 300mm. What do you guys think? Which am I better off with and further more should I stik wiht the 1.4 or move up to the 2.0 converter?

[Roger]

Hi, Go for the IS and the 1.4. The 2.0 desire is, I imagine to end up with a 1200+ lens. You lose too much resolution and you need a tripod.

I've had good luck hand holding with the D30 & 100-400 IS. While it isn't as good a lens optically as the 70-200 IS, it doesz the job requiered.

Good luck.

Roger

[surfinrcp]

Thank you