I have a 100-400 lens. Need a second smaller lens for wildlife - any recommendations?

[Sandra1]

I have a Canon 100-400 lens. I'm looking to buy a second smaller lens for wildlife - do you guys have any recommendations please?

[ebiggs1 · Accepted solution]

Sandra,

" I only want to take two lenses with me on holiday. "

This is different than what I assumed you wanted. I thought you wanted a replacement lens for the heavy zoom 100-400mm.  But you want a combo to compliment it? My suggestion (ef 400mm f5.6L) will certainly fill the bill for a better and lighter lens but it is in the same use class.

A lens to compliment your current zoom would make the ef-s 18-135mm a reasonable choice.  The ef-s 17-55mm f/2.8 is usm would be a great addition.  It is better in several ways.  It has a fast, constant aperture and pretty good IQ.

[Sandra1]

Thanks, yes I'm considering an extender. Which wide lens would you recommend please?

[Waddizzle]

Look at the lenses suggested by Ernie in Message #14, just above.