Thx Robert. I was trying to ditch packing 2 types of extenders (2 battery systems is enough!) and the RF adapters (1 is a spare) and I like your input of only using two fast RF lenses. I could’ve ordered the RF400 (paired with a 1.4) instead; but, I’d loose the zoom in/out capability that I want for cat cubs playing (my trip priority), adult cats walking towards me, or mamas walking pass the vehicle carrying babies. Last year at Ndutu, I shot a ton of eles walking towards me with 100-500 but didn’t like the results as much as when I used the EF70-200/2.8 w/1.4x or even the EF100-400II after that. I also felt limited when I could only zoom out to 200. Thus my interest in the 100-300 w/TCs. Using a 2x is a stretch given that I’ve never liked/use them in the past; but I’m really trying to lighten up and simplify. Also, I’m petite/traveling solo this time and don’t like to wear vests or look like a photographer. Decisions, decisions and unfortunately I can’t test anything or start packing until the 8th.
