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Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM

Rating 4.5 56 reviews

A newer model Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM II was released in December 2014.

Manufacturer: Canon
Bob Atkins
17 years ago

Canon EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS USM Full Review

The Canon EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS USM is Canon's premium telephoto zoom lens. It competes with the EF 300/4L IS and the EF400/5.6L prime lenses as a telephoto and with the EF 70-300/4-5.6IS as a wide range telephoto zoom.
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Rates Direct Shopping
19 years ago

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens...

Unusual push pull zoom action but it gives great control. This is a great lens for the wildlife enthusiast.
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PriceCheck
19 years ago

Unusual push pull zoom action but it gives great control.
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ePHOTOzine
19 years ago

Canon 100-400mm L IS USM

This is Canon's longest zoom lens and is categorised as one of their L range. The lens has been around for some time now, earning itself a somewhat mixed reputation amongst digital photographers that didn't arise in the days of film. We take a look at this phenomenon.
Pros:
  • Good contrast and colour
  • Good AF speed that is quiet in use
  • Nice focal range at acceptable 3:1 ratio
  • Holds its value well
Cons:
  • 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
  • May drag dust into the sensor
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Unbeatable
20 years ago

Canon Ef 100-400MM F/4.5-5.6 Is Usm Lens Review

I purchased this lens over a year ago from unbeatable and it certainly was on price. If you are thinking about whether or not to buy this lens, 100% buy it. I am a pro watersports photographer and there isnt a day that goes by without it slamming an image into the back of the basket that makes me...
Pros:
  • The ultra clear water droplets at 100metres and the incredibly sharp images that make water look like mercury!!
Cons:
  • Cant use a converter on auto
  • but 1.4 can do
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The Digital Picture
22 years ago

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Review

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens has an excellent focal length range that includes the longest focal length found in a Canon zoom lens - 400mm. This long focal length and focal length range combine with very good image and build quality to make the 100-400 L one of the most popular...
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