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05/06/2005 08:23:45 PM · #1 |
I am totally in awe with this lens! After 2 days bartering with a local highstreet store I splashed out (a lot of money) and now have this beast in my humble grasp.
Maybe not the type of picture it was designed for but hey, my first pic, a flower, at 400mm (640 equiv) @ 1/125 second!! I'm going to have some fun with this beast!
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05/06/2005 08:28:34 PM · #2 |
| wow that's some really nice bokeh. nice lens and nice shot. |
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05/06/2005 08:46:34 PM · #3 |
| Wow - the power of glass is amazing! I personally think it is a beautiful shot, too, Andi. |
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05/06/2005 08:49:24 PM · #4 |
1/125 - Incredible! I like the shot, btw.
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05/06/2005 08:56:10 PM · #5 |
Heh, i got that same lens today at long last... it certainly is an absolute beauty. Some shots i got playing with it today:
 
 
And when i was messing around with the IS i discovered exactly how cool it is... 1/125 is NOTHING, here is shot at 1/5 of a second at 400mm, no typo. Check the exif data if you don't believe me. Handheld standing from across the room:
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05/06/2005 09:02:34 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by riot:
Heh, i got that same lens today at long last... it certainly is an absolute beauty. Some shots i got playing with it today:
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Those just might be the best squirrel shots I've seen to date! And the finch! |
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05/06/2005 09:50:41 PM · #7 |
| dang--wow--i WANT that lens! : ) |
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05/06/2005 09:59:46 PM · #8 |
I don't have 'reach' in my selection of lenses, especially for taking candids and wild life. This week I contemplated buying the canon 75-300IS immaterial of some negative comments from some users/reviews. However, after seeing the results of this canon lens I know it is worth waiting for, saving for. Thanks for sharing, Ecce Signum and riot. And congratulation, hope you have a great time with your new toys;-).
Message edited by author 2005-05-06 22:01:03.
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05/06/2005 10:34:38 PM · #9 |
It really is a super lens. I absolutely love mine and it looks like you guys are doing great with yours so far. Here are a couple of shots that I took today with mine:
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05/06/2005 10:40:12 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by ovenbird:
Here are a couple of shots that I took today with mine:
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Wow... we just don't get birds that spectacular over here... i'm impressed
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05/06/2005 10:41:36 PM · #11 |
this is one nice lens, but with one drawback, in the UK it is nicknamed "hoover" as it apparently sucks dust onto the sensor there was a thread on this on ephotozine this week, just keep an eye out for this little problem .
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05/06/2005 10:44:02 PM · #12 |
| with that long of a lens are you all able to hand hold and shoot or just on tripod? Very impressive shots all of you lucky ducks. |
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05/06/2005 10:51:03 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by justine:
with that long of a lens are you all able to hand hold and shoot or just on tripod? Very impressive shots all of you lucky ducks. |
Generally i always shoot handheld, the 100-400 quite heavy compared to cheaper lenses of the same length but not that hard to get used to, especially if you're in the habit of kneeling / squatting when you shoot so you can rest your elbows against your knees. Camera shake isn't really an issue at 400mm, especially with the IS.
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05/06/2005 10:54:45 PM · #14 |
I have had my 100-400 for about 4 years so far and haven’t experienced any dust problems. There is a small amount of dust inside the lens but my lens sees very heavy use in a large variety of environments (some very dusty). All of my lenses end up getting some dust in them and the 100-400 doesn’t seem to be any better or worse than the others I have had including “weather sealed lenses” such as the 16-35 f/2.8L and 70-200mm f/2.8L IS. As far as getting dust on the sensor I haven’t noticed any more dust with the 100-400 than with any of my other lenses. I don’t know if I buy into the whole dust sucking idea because my experience indicates otherwise.
As far as hand-holding is concerned I think the IS does help when the subject isn’t moving. I can usually hand-hold the lens fairly reliably with the IS on down to 1/100 second or so. Of course there is no real substitute for a good tripod. One thing I was a bit disappointed with on this particular lens is that when you are using a tripod you really need to shut the IS off. Some of the newer IS lenses go into a different IS mode automatically when they are mounted on a tripod so you can always have IS turned on.
Anyhow, I really love the 100-400 IS and don’t think mine will be going anywhere any time soon except for maybe the Canon service center because I have worn it out from all the use it gets ;)
Tom
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05/06/2005 11:03:58 PM · #15 |
Tom, again looking at your portfolio, you should publish your work, it is excellent! Yip, nothing else for me.... wait is the name of my game, wait for THIS lens! What would one pay for this lens? what about a used one, what will be a reasonable price to pay?
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05/06/2005 11:11:30 PM · #16 |
Can one of you post a picture of the lens fully extended, with lens hood, on either the 300/350 body?
I am curious how big it is..
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05/06/2005 11:32:22 PM · #17 |
Seems to be "list" $2400, commonly available at $1800, I see prices as low as $1249, but of course I didn't bird-dog any of those to see whow as reliable, those are just numbers I saw.
Robt.
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05/06/2005 11:46:47 PM · #18 |
Prices at reputable e-tailers such at B&H tend to run about $1400, there is currently a $50 rebate from Canon.
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05/07/2005 06:22:56 AM · #19 |
In the UK i paid Ă‚ÂŁ835 for it including postage "as new" from a powerseller on ebay.
As for the size, i was impressed to find it fits EXACTLY into my lowepro minitrekker when fitted to my 20D (with the lens hood on), filling the bag completely from the top to the bottom. According to the specs, the minitrekker has 14.5 inches height on the interior, so that should give you some idea.
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05/07/2005 10:38:16 AM · #20 |
I picked up this lens recently and love it too. I'm going to have to buy a new bag and a new tripod just because of this big honking piece of glass, but it's more than worth it. I just took the shot below with it last week. I'm sure you're going to love having such a nice lens in your bag.
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05/07/2005 10:43:49 AM · #21 |
I too have this lens and I'm stunned by the quality.
Greenfinch (Male)
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05/07/2005 08:04:57 PM · #22 |
@ buzzrock, don't have a pic attached to the 300D but here it is with the 1.4 converter attached - 40 centimetres!!
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05/07/2005 10:05:15 PM · #23 |
I am saving my pennies, only $1401 to go.
....envy sets in, crying now commenses.
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05/07/2005 11:06:12 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
@ buzzrock, don't have a pic attached to the 300D but here it is with the 1.4 converter attached - 40 centimetres!!
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Including the hood, or just the converter+lens is 40cm? either way, as the image says.. badass. :-).
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05/08/2005 07:03:53 AM · #25 |
including the head and converter Chris.
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