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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
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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
4
Good value for wildlife photography
on December 9, 2011
Posted by: BlueRidgeTourist
I used this lense with my 7D in the Serengeti and Tarangire in October. I shoot high resolution raw usually in Av mode, so the shutter speed floats. Some of photographs were outstanding. I have prints at 16x24, and resolution is fabulous. Some photos, however, were not sharp, and shutter speed was slower than desired. This occurred at f5.6 and poor/low light, so understand this is not a 'fast' lense. Of course, you can't control the subject or light in wildlife photography. In general, this is a very good lense and I look forward to more outdoor photography with it.
Pros: telephoto length, well constructed
Cons: a bit heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Glad I own it
on February 29, 2012
Posted by: kevin
from Chicago
love using it- great sharpness - tracks birds and race cars perfectly
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best lens ever
on September 1, 2012
Posted by: Grandpa "H"
from Wisconsin
I have always wanted a lens that I could get the most clear, detail photo's. I have found it with the 100-400 L iS USM. I have kept this on my 50D camera for all of my pictures of wildlife as I do like taking all wildlife pics. I also have a 24-105 L IS USM and that is also a great lens for wide angle shots. I don't really need any other lenses. It can be heavy but I don't mind it when you get such great photo's, ti is not even an issue for me. The IS and AF work very quick for quick captures. So , yes I would recommend this to any serious photographer. You won't be disappointed.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
The crisp images you get from the lens.
on September 6, 2012
Posted by: Anonymous
I like the clear crisp images you get from the lens.I shoot all sort of photos and I love how clear my photos of eagles come out compared to other lenses.I have no complaints about this lens at all.I would recommend it to any one.
Pros: Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Moon Shot
on September 14, 2012
Posted by: Photojo
from RIchmond, VA
I had the opportunity to shoot some full moon shots with 100-400 on my 20D. The results were excellent. The clarity of the craters and impact shock waves. The is lens allowed my shot to have much more detail than I was able to capture with my 24 - 105. A bit expensive but well worth it when you get the great shot.
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Dependable
on February 7, 2013
Posted by: Apexshot
from Pea Ridge AR.
At some race car tracks your allowed to be in the hot grid area while the cars are on the track. I used this area to capture eyes in the helmet while flat out on the straightaways The eye expression is priceless. This lens made that shot effortless. And as for wildlife this lens works well also. For me the wide uses of this less made the cost very reachable.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Reach
on April 12, 2012
Posted by: Best Exposures
from Chicago, IL
Where else can you get 400mm for such a low price, with the build quality of an "L" series lens? My main bread and butter income is from Wedding Photography. But for fun I like to shoot aircraft. With this lens and the crop factor of the APC sensor in the 7D I can get so close to the action if feels like I am flying in formation with the air show aircraft. The autofocus works great with this lens, its fast and accurate. When I really want to reach I attach the 2x teleconverter. It works great during the day, but I would not recommend it for night or dark situations unless on a tripod. With the APC sensor crop of 1.6x and 400mm with the 2x converter I now have equivalent 1280mm reach! Amazing! Just amazing. I've heard that the T3i has digital zoom as well, just imagine the effective focal length with this!
Pros: amazing reach, fast auto focus
Cons: push pull is annoying, potential for getting dust
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Wildlife lens
on January 1, 2020
Posted by: GSL007
from Houston
Very sharp especially at 400mm. Good color and contrast. Push pull zoom give you the fasted way of getting on target. Odd looking bokeh in certain circumstances. Well worth the money
I would recommend this to a friend!
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