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Canon Lente Autofoco 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM USA
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Esta é a primeira lente EF com uma faixa de zoom de 100mm a 400mm. A lente IS USM f/4.5-5.6L com EF de 100-400mm oferece alta resolução, contraste excelente, balanço de cor neutro e função estabilizadora de imagem embutida e original da Canon. Um grande aumento de zoom é alcançado através de uma configuração de 6 grupos com 5 grupos móveis. A Fluorita e o vidro Super UD eliminam completamente o espectro secundário para uma renderização de cor excepcional. A focagem automática é rápida e silenciosa com o anel USM da Canon e a velocidade AF é ainda melhor, com um design de focagem traseiro leve e avançado que incorpora um elemento flutuante para uma qualidade de imagem consistente em qualquer distância focal, desde 5,9 pés (1,8m) até o infinito. Esta lente também vem equipada com um Estabilizador de Imagem de modo duplo, tanto para assuntos em "panning" quanto para assuntos parados. Com foco manual o tempo todo, zoom de um toque com punho largo e um anel especial que permite o ajuste de fricção de zoom, esta é uma lente extremamente fácil de se usar e ideal para uma grande variedade de aplicações, incluindo fotografia documentária, esportiva, de vida selvagem e de natureza.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100 - 400 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/4.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/32 - 40 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 24° - 6° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 5.9' (1.80 m) |
| Magnification | 0.2x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5 |
| Groups/Elements | 14/17 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.6 x 7.4" (9.14 x 18.80 cm) |
| Weight | 3.04 lb (1.38 kg) |
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (715)
- Strong construction (611)
- Durable (467)
- Consistent output (459)
- Rugged (378)
Cons
- Heavy (446)
- Poor in low light (76)
- Lens creep (53)
- Slow focus (31)
- Heavy but manageable (8)
Best Uses
- Sports/action (503)
- Wildlife photos (453)
- Wildlife (240)
- Landscape/scenery (232)
- General purpose (78)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (296), Enthusiast (160), Semi-pro photographer (132), Semi-professional (74), Casual photographer (45)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (353), Yes (26)
Most Liked Positive Review
Really Great Lens for Wildlife
This remarkable Canon lens has been around for more than ten years but it has by no means been superceded by newer models in many respects.
A few claim the autofocus is n...Read complete review
This remarkable Canon lens has been around for more than ten years but it has by no means been superceded by newer models in many respects.
A few claim the autofocus is not always accurate or the maximum aperture is "only" f/5.6, or the "pump action" zoom is outmoded, but I would point out the following;
The autofocus is fine although it is worth remembering that at the closest focus distance (less than 2 metres) with the lens at 400mm, the depth of field at f/5.6 is barely one centimetre. That is true for any similar lens - if there was one. If in the fraction of a second after focusing one rocks forwards or backwards even a tiny amount then it will need refocusing –not a fault of the lens, it just needs practice.
Even at f/16 the depth of field is only about 3cms so for close wildlife pictures (birds etc) there seems little point in having a lens faster than f/5.6. Claims that small apertures require undesirably slow shutter speeds do not apply once one realises how fast the ISO rating can be raised and still get very good pictures. (On a full frame camera ISO6400 is still excellent). Additionally the IS will allow quite slow speeds anyway if the creature is more or less stationary.
For hand held shots (using IS) this pump action zoom turns out to be ideal as the majority of the not inconsiderable lens weight is supported by the left hand which does not want to have to keep letting go and regripping to operate a more conventional twist zoom. So often when on the move with wildlife there is not time to set up a tripod, even if you have brought one, where a twist zoom might be considered more conventional.
Additionally the closest focus distance even at 400mm is just under 2 metres. Most fixed focus lenses of 400mm or even 300mm have longer closest focus distances, some much longer and many much more expensive.
I find that the lens produces very high definition pictures. Maybe with a wheelbarrow load of very expensive long prime lens one might achieve very slight improvement at full aperture but as I have said this is of little use in most wildlife pictures where a bit more depth of field is needed.
These things all help to make this 100-400mm zoom lens highly desirable.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Disappointed For the Price
As a professional, I usually shoot landscapes but I have recently started to get more into wildlife. After much research, I pulled the trigger and bought this.
Right out of t...Read complete review
As a professional, I usually shoot landscapes but I have recently started to get more into wildlife. After much research, I pulled the trigger and bought this.
Right out of the box the lens feels well built and heavy. I was surprised at the size of the lens. It is smaller then the 70-200mm f/2.8 when zoomed out and only looks truely impressive in size with the lens cap on. It it not weathered sealed so using it in damp or dusty environments is out (which was not a problem for me).
The f/5.6 at the 400 end is not fast but is not overly slow either. A monopod or tripod is required to get shots in shadow or overcast situations. Unless using a flash, even wide open with IS on, don't think about using this indoors. Images looked sharp at 25% but at 100% lens blur could be seen even with IS on. Pixel peepers will be even more disappointed - but again this is not an indoor lens at f/4-f/5.6. If you do use this indoors without a flash, you will need a tripod and a stationary subject.
Overall the optical quality was not impressive. My copy didn't suffer from bad chromatic aberration or purple fringing but there was some vignetting zoomed in. Since it is a telephoto, I didn't see any barrel distortion.
The resolution and sharpness, however, left much to be desired. While shooting in bright noon sunlight photos taken at all focal lengths were not tack sharp. (I realize that every person has their own perspective of what tack sharp is and some will say what I call soft to be tack sharp. So let me help: I define tack sharp as the ability to see the black parts of a dragon fly's wings or individual pieces (quills) of a bird's feathers with little to no blur on them - this lens certainty does not produce sharpness to that level especially at 400mm)
It seemed that 200mm was the sharpest falling off slightly to 300mm. At 300mm or more the lens got softer and was softest at 400mm. The softness of the lens was the biggest disappointment. It was much softer then my cheaper 300mm non-canon non-IS lens. Even stopped down to f/8 (which seemed to be the sweet spot for my copy) the images were still much too blurry for professional printing or sale.
While shooting some sharpness tests to determine the quality of my copy, I noticed that even when setup under bright light on a tripod and using the same settings, the lens seemed to have an 80% fail rate for usable sharp images. Only two out of ten images I shot were acceptably sharp and all the others suffered from softness - often badly. This was an unacceptable failure rate for me.
The IS is noisy and jittery which is to be expected since this lens uses Canon's first generation Image Stabilization system developed back in the 1980's. I found that on my copy I was only able to get mildly acceptable results at one f-stop lower... not the 2 or 3 they advertise. I found the IS function useless unless I was to hand hold the lens at 100mm in bright noon nunlight. Besides no one should be handholding a 400mm lens if they want sharp images anyway.
The lens performed much better with IS off and on a monopod thus I found the IS function to be a waste and not worth the extra money for the feature.
On positive notes the focus was fast and the lens was comfortable on a monopod. Tracking BIF (birds in flight) was easy and I did get some amazing shots (although they were still too soft for the price of the lens). The lens hood was nice as well but it would have looked better white.
I did notice that like all white L glass, there is an issue with scaring wildlife and I did on several occasion, not being able to get as close as I could with my black lenses. (They do sell lens covers for this but they still will not hide 60% of the white parts when zoomed in since this is a push / pull design.)
All in all I found the build quality to be good but the optical resolution (sharpness) to be much to soft for my needs. I also didn't need the 100-200 range and didn't find the Image Stabilization to be useful since a tripod or monopod will result in sharper, more professional images. I ended up returning this lens based on the softness issues.
I have decided to either go for the 400mm f/5.6L prime or save up for the 500mm prime. The 400mm is actually cheaper then this lens by a couple hundred bucks and it is the same wide open aperture. The 400mm prime does not have IS but again I didn't find it helpful. Additionally as a prime, the 400 should be sharper then the 100-400 and research I have done on the lens suggest that it in fact is.
I would have kept this lens if it had been $500 less but this lens had too many negatives to justify the price.
I am checking that "I am not recommending this to a friend" but here is a side not to that:
If you are just using this lens for a hobby and will not be selling your photos and need the extra 100-200mm range then this lens might make sense to you. But if you are a professional looking to get extra reach and also demand sharpness, save up and go with the 500mm or 400mm f/2.8 or save some money and get the 400mm f/5.6 prime.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens Creep
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
It's a good lens but I still am adjusting to the "push and pull" type lens. Time will help.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
We have been waiting for the right time to get this lens. With two boys in sports, we have rented lenses of this type and fell in love with the results. We are by no means experts in photography...just the average novices wanting nice pics for the scrap books. While traveling, we found this lens and could have saved some cash, but was concerned with having no way to return it as all sales were final...and being away from home, it didn't sit well with us. So after much discussion and searching sites, we came back to B&H knowing we haven't been steered wrong before. It started with calls to the customer service where we discussed the lens to ensure we got it correct with the mounting. (We have several manufacturer cameras). Service person was very knowledgeable and the lens came quickly via ground. We can't be happier and have many great shots of the boys.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
I recently upgraded to this lens from a 100-300 zoom tele, for use with my T2i and T3i camera bodies. It has made a huge difference. Getting the extra f-stop allows me to shoot in lower light, and the extra length brings nature shots that much closer. Build quality is crazy good; the lens feels lie it could fend off a wolf with it, then take its picture.
Warnings: First, this lens is HEAVY. If you're shooting all day, you will definitely feel it. Second, this is a big lens; It's not as fast to focus as smaller and consumer-grade lenses, so plan your shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Easy to use
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a serious lens!
I am interested in wildlife photography, and for the last five years I have wrestled with my canon 200mm lens without image stabilization. You get used to it... take 500 photos and 5 turn out great.
I bought this just before leaving for vacation on Sanibel Island in Florida. Last year, I spent several houirs photographing wildlife with mediocre results. This time, I tried taking four photos, and then I ran back to my computer to check them out.
OMG! Absolutely beautiful! ALL FOUR!
I spent the next few hours taking hundreds of photos. All of them wonderful, except a few where I was trying to capture a running sandpiper or a pelican cruising right over my head.
Am I Happy? No... I AM ECSTATIC!
The large lens gives you a greater depth of field so that the animal is in focus... not just its nose or nape or toe.
The image stabilization is fantastic. How did I ever live without it? Why did I go to Brazil with my old lens and not this one?
This is an expensive, large, and serious lens.
I am happy I made the leap.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
Use the zoom for action / wild life shoots during hikes. This zoom has good range and as result good general lens to carry. Quality, IS, & autofocus great improvement over entry level lenses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
Dozens of my images of birds are on the cover and in the text of The Guide To The Birds of Florida (National Geographic, 2005) ; all of these images were taken with the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS Lens. Most used the 1.4x TC II with the lens at the full 560mm handheld. See Peter Wallack of Woodstock, New York for the Images. I have had these same images in Art Galleries in Sanibel, Florida, Woodstock and Phoenicia, New York. With the Canon EOS, now the 5D Mark II defaulted to one step up in sharpness, the images are so sharp they avergae 57-75/1.4/.4 in USM in Photoshop to make them pop.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- 1.4x TC II or better
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
It's easy to use and not too heavy for my purpose. Too bad that auto focus doesn't work with my 2x, but I can live with that.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
I have a 70-200 IS that I thought I loved but this exceeds it by a lot. The clarity is phenominal. Going to Glacier Bay , AK next month and excited to use it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Cons
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Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
Have only used it once, but it was as expected...a great lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
Great zoom lens, extremely clear and precise
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a wonderfully versatile zoom lens. I used one for about three years until I realized that I nearly always used it at the 400mm end, and often did so on a tripod. So I switched to Canon's 400mm f/5.6 lens, which is sharper. However, for anyone who needs this zoom range, the 100-400 is a wonderful lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
I've never had a lens of this caliber before and am a bit intimidated by it, but it is easy to use and I was pleased with the pictures the first time I used it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
Great lens. Superb quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
Just started to shoot wildlife, and this lens lets me shoot across swamps and marshes without wading around the gators and snakes. A little heavy, but worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a great lens, focus is very quick and the build is sturdy. I have had mine 16 months and the IS went out and it had to be sent in for repairs. If you notice any jumping in the view finder, it's the IS and send the lens in for repairs while under warranty. Canon is aware of this issue but holds the line on repairs under warranty. That being said, I still love this lens, its versatility and sharpness. Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
I plan to use this lens to capture the wide variety of wildlife in my backyard and farther afield. I debated for several weeks (okay, I'm a Libra) on whether or not to buy this lens and I am so glad I did. I haven't had it long but so far I love everything about it. If I had to pick one con it would be the weight but I knew it was heavy going in and it certainly hasn't hindered me. Not only would I recommend this wonderful lens, I already have.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
Such a cool lens!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Sharp at all focal length
- Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Aerial photography
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
Since the Gulf Oil Disaster I have been shooting thousands of images of the oil and dead marine life washing up in Florida and Alabama. mostly along the beach. I had been using a stock canon IS lens and the 55-250 IS. Recently, I have done several aerial recon flights assessing oil impacts, searching for slicks and most recently marine research looking for basking sharks off the Florida Coast. We fly at 1000 to 500 feet. The 250mm zoom just did not cut it. Being frugal I bought a 75-300 without the IS. It did not take me long to figure out I needed to exchange it. I bit the bullet and bought the EF 100-400 IS. I am absolutely amazed at how sharp the photos are. The IS works very well. The push pull zoom felt awkward for a day maybe but works great. I like that I can adjust how tight the the slide is. I was surprised at how heavy the lens is, being solid metal body and I'm guessing some serious chunks of glass inside. I have been bringing a monopod with me more often than before to support the weight. Overall, I am very pleased and find myself looking at the world around me differently, now that so many new photos are in reach.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
Good staple lens for nature and air show shots. Will have to get use to the pump action telephoto but easy to use. Works great on D5 Mk II.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens:
I wanted a lens that was good for birding and general outdoor photography. this lens fit the bill and I am more than satisfied.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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