I'd go along with Jim.
L lens are heavy compared to cheaper lens because of the wieght of the better quaility glass and stronger build. But you get used to the weight.
The 400mm f5.6 is a good sharp (fairly light) lens favoured by many.
The 100-400 is versatile but not the best.
I have the 300mm f4 and use it with a 1.4 TC. Putting the TC on and off effectively gives you a bit of zoom range. Also the minimum focus distance of 1.5m is useful for getting close to subject.
I think it is a good general purpose wildlife lens. As Jim says if your subject is always on the horizon then a lens never seems to be long enough.
The 70-200 f4 is cheap and light weight as well. If your subject is large and close this maybe a good option.
The trouble is when folk say wildlife it cover a multitude of sins. So how big is your subject ?
Small Insects, Butterflies, small birds, large birds, distant birds or large Mamals.
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