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Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS
« on: December 22, 2010, 07:43:24 AM »
Just wondering if anybody has any experience with this lens.  The wife is really getting into wildlife photography and this is her xmas present.  Hoping I made the right choice on a higher end lens than she had that can reach out there a bit further.  It will be on a Canon Rebel so I know the lens will likely outperform the camera and be a bit big on it but a new camera body will be the next upgrade.

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Re: Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2010, 07:47:52 AM »
Been lots of discussion on this lens.   I've seen some damn good pics taken with one.   Timber used to shoot with it.   I think its a good lens for the money. 

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Re: Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2010, 08:40:34 AM »
I've used it a lot, and find myself keeping it at 400 99% of the time.  I don't care for the "push-pull" zoom, and have read that the action can allow dust to enter the lens.  It's a great lens though, as are all the white "L" lenses. 
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Re: Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2010, 08:45:56 AM »
I think Pope was adverse against it.  I don't want to put words in his mouth, but I think he thought it was a bit inconsistent or soft.   I think Rob or huntnphool argued with him on it.  All I've ever seen was Timbers pics and I thought he took awesome captures with it.  I think its a great lens for the money.   Without popping for a prime and having to auction the kids on ebay, I think its a good lens. 

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Re: Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2010, 08:48:27 AM »
I really like the 70-200 2.8     Its a bit short for wildlife though.   

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Re: Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2010, 09:40:07 AM »
Thanks for the replies.  She has taken some pretty nice shots with the 55-250 but I am hoping this will get out there a bit further.  There sure is a lot to learn about photography but she really likes it.

 


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