Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: Canon
Model: 100-400IS
Product features:
  • 100-400mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
  • 2 Image Stabilizer modes make it easy to capture far-off action or close-in portraits
  • Flourite and Super UD-glass elements largely eliminate secondary spectrum
  • Compatibility with extenders 1.4x II and 2x II; 5.9-foot close focusing distance
  • Measures 3.6 inches in diameter and 7.4 inches long; 1-year warranty
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Digital camera Review: 100-400 = Fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars

The Pros:
Wide ranging zoom
Fast, fast, fast focusing
SHARP
IS
L Build Quality

The Cons:
I sold mine!!! NOooooo.
Weight

No doubt, this is a heavy lens. It's also quite long when at 400mm. These two items are more than likely what combine to give some users soft shots, particularly at the long end of the zoom. Using a lens of 400mm is a skill. You need the same basic techniques as a good rifle shooter: controlled breathing, squeezing the shutter as opposed to mashing it down and a good, steady stance. You also need, even with IS, to keep shutter speeds up. Remember, at 400mm on a 1.6x camera, you're shooting with a 640mm equivalent lens. With the fl/shutter ratio of 1:1, you should keep shutter speeds up to 1/640. Even with IS on, you need to maintain a decent shutter speed if you want sharp shots. Use a gimbel head on your tripod and you'll really see this big guy shine.
There's talk of copy-to-copy IQ issues, and as I mentioned above, I think they are linked to technique instead of variations of the lens - though I won't rule that out. There's also talk of the push-pull mechanism sucking dust. While air has to go in and out, it's a sealed lens and I think this is another widely circulated myth. Some dust is going to be present, but I don't think it's a "dust trombone" as some have suggested.
Don't let this be your only source of info on this fine lens. Look to POTN and FM for other reviews. Learn how to use this big, bad boy. And don't ever do what I did! NEVER SELL IT!

Summary of Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Equipped with an Image Stabilizer, the Canon EF 100-400mm telephoto zoom lens makes it easy to capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The lens offer such features as fluorite and Super UD-glass elements that largely eliminate secondary spectrum; a floating system that ensures high picture quality at all focal lengths; two Image Stabilizer modes; and compatibility with extenders 1.4x II and 2x II. The lens carries a one-year warranty.

  • Focal length: 100-400mm
  • Maximum aperture: 1:4.5-5.6
  • Lens construction: 17 elements in 14 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 24 to 6 degrees
  • Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
  • Closest focusing distance: 5.9 feet
  • Zoom system: Linear extension type
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • Dimensions: 3.6 inches in diameter, 7.4 inches long
  • Weight: 3.1 pounds

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