Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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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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Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras description
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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Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Customer Reviews
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| I have a pretty good sized collection of Canon lenses, mostly primes which I use for shooting birds. I started with the 400mm f/5.6 which is very sharp, but recently got the 100-400 zoom because of its versatility. People argue endlessly about which lens is "better", but really it comes down to what you need for a given situation. If you expect to be in a situation where there are a number of possibilities for subject, distance, and/or size, the zoom really comes in handy. For example, I recently attended an owl festival where we had the opportunity to photograph several species of captive owls. These ranged in size from a saw-whet owl (about the size of a cardinal) to a Eurasian eagle owl (about the size of an eagle). We only had a few minutes with each owl, so I needed portability and speed. Also the weather conditions were overcast so IS was a definite advantage. This was an ideal occasion for the zoom. I was able to easily handhold and quickly adjust the focal length as needed for a variety of shots. I found the resulting image quality and sharpness to be great. I certainly could have used the 400 prime, but that would have been slower as I would have had to "zoom with the feet" and would not have had the advantage of IS. If instead I had been out shooting eagles in flight on a sunny day, then I'd opt for the prime due to its quick auto focus and light weight. I my prime lenses, but the zoom is definitely a great addition to my arsenal and I can see it getting a lot of use. Personally I don't find the size and weight of the 100-400 to be large or intimidating, but that's likely because I normally shoot birds with a 500 f/4 which weighs almost 9 pounds. [...] |
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