One other thought. Canon does have a couple other low cost super telephoto options - the RF 800 and 600 f11 lenses. If you are shooting in bright daylight, either might be worth a look.
I’ve enjoyed using my EF 100-400 for birds, and wildlife for many years. I’ve paired it with FF bodies though. If you are looking for a cost effective lens, this is a great one. 400 would be on the lower end of length that pro birders use, but for us...
Let’s keep reminding Canon of this. Enough users want something, they will listen. If you are a CPS member, air your request through that channel as well.
Just wanted to add my voice to the conversation. Long time Canon owner, R5 C since November '22. First off - very happy with the camera and purchase. But as a hybrid camera, it would really benefit from some consistency in features between still and ...
