A threemode image stabilizer guards against blur from camera shake, allowing handheld shooting with shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than normal. Featuring a newly redesigned optical system for excellent sharpness. Like most canon pro lenses, the 100 400mm s autofocus is fast and silent, and you may grab the focus ring at any time for instant manual override. We are dedicated to supplying a first class service to our customers and welcome canon ef 100400mm f4.
I dont have either of these, ideally it should be pretty easy to determine whether the softness is due to misfocus perhaps but unlikely resulting from focus shift, or due to diffraction setting in as your f stop increases due to aperture decreasing, and the light having. Im asked this question almost every day sometimes more than once either in person, online, or by phone. Download drivers, software, firmware and manuals for your canon product and get access to online technical support resources and troubleshooting. And still do, although the new lens, ef 100400mm f4. Fluorite and super ud lens elements for truly lens is a highperformance telephoto zoom lens exceptional imaging capability. No longer are we stepping back just so we can get focus. Ill repeat my caveat though the 40d does not play well with tcs on f5. Manual focus, for example, is achieved with a ring that is a long way from. The canon 100400mm mk ii goes very well on apsc cameras like the canon 7d mk ii, with its excellent af and fast frame rate. The manual focus ring wouldnt always turn smoothly and kept locking up,as if something was preventing it from turning. I always answer it with a question, do you want to use the lens primarily for bird photography. This long focal length and focal length range combine with very good image and build quality to make the 100400 l one of the most popular serious wildlife and sports lenses canon sells.
Find great deals on ebay for canon lens 100 400mm and canon ef 100 400 mm f4. With that said, i adored the previous generations reach. Manual focusing is available after the subject ef100 400mm f4. Find great deals on ebay for canon lens 100400mm and canon ef 100400 mm f4. As far as folk have been able to figure out, the problem and its not really its just the camera working as specified the additional sensitivity of the 40ds af over the 20d30d makes it harder to fool into working with in effect an f8 minimum aperture, which is what you get when you. Manual focusing is available after the subject ef100400mm f4. A truly round aperture hole results in a nicer background blur. There is an explanation for the long period of waiting. Designed with the professional in mind the canon ef 100300mm f45. Using canon 100400mm lens on wildlife safari soon can i. With that said, i adored the previous generations reach and compact size especially for motorsports. Its predecessor, the original pushpull ef 100400l f4. Lenscoat lc1004002bk lens cover for canon 100400 is ii black.
For sports and wildlife, youre better off with the 100400mm f5. My new canon 100400mm is l ii just changed the game in professional telephoto zooms, replacing all 70200mm lenses that used to be popular for decades because 1. As it is, the 100 400 works great for sports photography in decent light. Moreover, in certain configurations, extension tubes, teleconverters, and the close up lens can be combined to further increase the magnification beyond these numbers. It focuses closer than any 70200mm or 80200mm lens. The canon 100 400mm mk ii is also compatible with the canon 1. Page 3 thank you for purchasing a canon is usm lens. The canon 100400mm mk ii is also compatible with the canon 1. The kenko works really well with the 100 400mm and 30d, joe i also own the canon 1. Price new from used from paperback, 1998 please retry. Its reasonably light weight and image stabilization allow it to be handheld in decent lighting, while its wide zoom range maximizes shooting opportunity.
The lens features one fluorite and one super ud element to help provide impressive contrast and resolution with reduced chromatic aberration. I am a wildlife photographer and have used the ef 100400mm l is lens handhold on many photo shoots around the world in jeeps, zodiacs, small boats, etc. Adjustable zoom ring touch lets you lock at any focal length. On a 7d2 at f16, diffraction would be a concern to me at f8 it would be nonexistent. This lens takes the new top spot as the longest zoom lens for eos cameras and incorporates a constant f4.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. More compact than fast aperture monster telephoto lenses, the 100400mm zooms through an impressive range of magnifications without taking up more space in you bag than a 70200mm f2. If you dont see your product listed below, please use our manuals finder for assistance. Xhood features circular polarizing filter adjustment window which allows adjustment of the circular polarizing filter while the hood is attached to the lens. There are very few, but some may find the price high and the weight heavy. Awkward manual focus at longer focal lengths known problem with bearings giving up the ghost wear in the bearings may well cause deterioration in performance. Every major site that measures and tests lenses has the 100400mm ii and the 400mm f5.
Outstandingly fast and nearsilent usm autofocus locks on with excellent accuracy. But canons super telephoto zoom, the ef 100400mm f4. For 16 years canon kept people waiting for their new 100400mm lens. Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you ef 100400mm f4. I am a wildlife photographer and have used the ef 100 400mm l is lens handhold on many photo shoots around the world in jeeps, zodiacs, small boats, etc. Apr 29, 2015 for 16 years canon kept people waiting for their new 100400mm lens. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier checkout.
The lens has been around for some time now, earning itself a somewhat mixed reputation amongst digital photographers that didnt arise in the days of film. Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you ef 100 400mm f4. Manual focusing is available after the subject comes into focus in autofocus mode one shot af. Generally, it requires a shutter speed 1focal length second or faster to prevent camera shake. Shop 42nd street photo online 247 or visit our new york city camera store for the best prices on digital cameras, camcorders, audio and video electronics. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a. The fulltime manual focus override delivers precise adjustment without the need to move the camera away from the eye of the operator. Mar 01, 2016 every major site that measures and tests lenses has the 100 400mm ii and the 400mm f5. Designed with the professional in mind the canon ef 100 300mm f45.
The 50d has the same af module as the 40d, joe, so id expect the same result. This topic has 26 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 4 years, 11 months ago by james staddon. Its a tough allmetal, fastfocusing super zoom thats the same size and weight as the 70200mm f2. Tight seal structure ensures excellent dustproof and dripproof performance. Canon has just announced a new telephotozoom lens that covers a range of oftused longer focal lengths and brings with it the quality and usability of their l series lenses. The lens uses an older pushpull zoom design that extends the lens from its length of 189mm 7. Fast and agile it is the perfect tool to capture incredible. We use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience in your interactions with canon and on our website find out more about our use of cookies and change your cookie settings here.
More compact than fast aperture monster telephoto lenses, the 100 400mm zooms through an impressive range of magnifications without taking up more space in you bag than a 70200mm f2. At the short end its 70mm versus 100mm, which isnt much on a full frame camera. Canon 100400mm l is usm this is canons longest zoom lens and is categorised as one of their l range. In my line of work, leading photographic safaris, i have probably seen more nature photographers traveling with that lens, than any other.
Featuring a revamped inner focusing system with a closer focus range, new lens coating to reduce flaring and ghosting, improved bokeh and a more advanced optical stabilizer, the new. Imo, together with the ef 70300mm l is lens, they are the most versatile, variable zoom lenses canon has in their lineup, even taking into consideration their slow speed. Is this the perfect doitall supertelephoto zoom lens for wildlife and sports photographers. I have been waiting for this lens for several years as i loved the original 100400mm, but felt it was too soft for current generation sensors. Mar 01, 2016 the canon 100 400mm mk ii goes very well on apsc cameras like the canon 7d mk ii, with its excellent af and fast frame rate. Download software and manuals for your ef 100400mm f4.