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Canon - EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens - White
Average customer rating
4.6
(75 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 75 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens - White
Customer Rating
5
Superb lens, especially for wildlife
on April 29, 2012
Posted by: Michael
from New Jersey
I've been using this lens for wildlife photography and birdwatching for several years now, and has been an extremely valuable addition to my kit. Image quality is extremely sharp at 100mm and only a tiny bit softer at 400mm - I still get excellent shots over the entire range of the lens, but if you're planning on only using this all the way out to 400mm, you might see a marginal gain from the similarly priced 400mm prime lens. The bokeh is nice and smooth. For those who need the versatility of a zoom, this is, in my opinion, one of the best lenses which Canon has ever made. I consider it a particularly excellent choice for birdwatching.
Only two cons: the lens is large and heavy, and the push/pull zoom is unwieldy.
Pros: great image quality over the whole range, silent image stabilization, really nice bokeh, goes out to 400mm
Cons: large and heavy, push/pull zoom takes some getting used to
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best overall lens
on February 13, 2009
Posted by: canon girl
from Seattle, WA
This lens is the best one I've ever owned. I've had it for over 4 years, and it still takes beautiful pictures. I use it for everything from birds and wildlife to performances and sports.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
great zoom, perfect shots
on November 22, 2009
Posted by: eyeidea
This lens helps me get in! I also have a 24-105mm and this picks up where that leaves off. Great price/value of 400mm! And versatile! Out at 400 with low light can get a bit soft.
Pros: Superior build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Just get it!
on July 25, 2010
Posted by: tlenoir
from Mobile, AL
No buyers remorse. I take a lot of photos for a local community theatre: studio head shots, on stage action and back stage candids with varying lighting levels. This lens does it all with ease on my 5D Mk II. I also go fishing in the Mobile Delta and love to take pictures of the local wildlife but I dont care to get too close to the alligators, 400 mm comes in handy. Canon L quality can't be beat. I've been thinking about getting this lens for a while! Now I only regret the time and pictures I've missed. Just get it!
Pros: solid feel, built-in tripod mount, image stabilization
Cons: had to buy a new (bigger) camera bag
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great all around zoom lens
on December 20, 2011
Posted by: gordone
from Red Deer, Canada
When I first got this lens I was disappointed in the image quality, until I finally figured out it was the tripod I was using would not handle the weight. This lens takes very crisp pictures on my 60D and with IS I use it a lot handheld taking pictures of flying birds and other wildlife. With the F5.6 at 400mm, it requires good light for handheld, but I am willing to live with that given the size of the lens and the image quality available.
Pros: sharp, i love the push-pull zoom for birds in flight, nice size and balance, good is, the color
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent outdoor companion
on September 29, 2012
Posted by: ophiuchus
from CT
I use this lens mainly for airshow photography and it delivers great results. Even with my little experience. Solid built and fast AF assure me that the purchase was a good choice. The pump focal length change requires a bit of used to, but eventually gets very comfortable and fast. Great thing, though sealing could be a little better. And Image Stabiliser effectiveness could use improvement ;) Aside of that - fully recomend to anyone interested in wildlife or airshows photography.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, fast focal length change
Cons: could use better sealing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Don't leave home without it!
on February 13, 2009
Posted by: Hambone
from Powder Springs, Ga.
I use this lense to shoot wild birds and animals where ever I travel. I find the features to be very easy to use.
The only draw back is, it is not to good in low light situations being f/5.6, but it is my favorite lense.
The only draw back is, it is not to good in low light situations being f/5.6, but it is my favorite lense.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality
Cons: low light
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Lens
on February 1, 2011
Posted by: Kcoabra
from Pensacola,Fl
Awesome! I use it exclusively hand held. Even with the 2X II extender!
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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