Ef 100-400/4,5-5,6L Is Usm with 350D

[toffe]

Hi all,

I was hoping I could get some advice on this matter.

I am an amateur photographer with a Canon EOS350D, looking for a nice zoom for nature photography. I can barely afford the Ef 100-400/4,5-5,6L Is Usm lens, but from what I've read here it's worth its price.

The question is, however, will it be a waste of money using such a nice lens on such an average camera as the 350D? It is not likely that I will buy a new camera anytime soon, but I would like a nice zoom.

Thanks for any input,
toffe

[JuZ]

I've got a 350D and 100-400, I wouldn't say it was average at all :p

[Col_M]

I think you're severely underestimating the 350D ;)
yes it's no 1 series or 5D but it can still provide professional quality images up there with Canon's other 1.6x crop bodies, the 350D and 100-400 would compliment each other well, you certainly won't be disappointed :)

[hef]

I also have a 350d and have the 100-400 on my short list. It gets great reviews. It won't dissapoint.

[toffe]

Thanks, everyone!
I guess I'll be buying myself a new zoom soon, then :)

[Stan43]

I have both and primarily use the 100-400L on the 350D. I keep the 24-105L on the 20D. I like the lighter body with the heavier lens. I have had no problems. You can see some of the pics at stan43.smugmug.com. I think you would be very pleased with this combination.

[cachinnans]

The 350D is a great camera body make no mistake. I had a dilema about whether to chose this or the 20D. I think I made the right decision. The 100-400 certainly won't be wasted on the 350D, but have you thought about the prime 400 f5.6...A couple of examples here, both taken hand-held. It's a great lens for flight shots.

[evandavies]

Certainly a very good combination and not let down by the 350D at all.

See the link below in lens samples section...

[electrict]

See sig ....you will be fine. After all the lens means more than the camera.

[varanus]

Glass is more important than if its one a 20d,30d or even a 350d

Shot's taken with 350d
http://www.herpshots.co.uk/Pauls%20Pics/CRW_3554_RT16red%20eye%20printsmall.jpg
http://www.herpshots.co.uk/Pauls%20Pics/red%20eye%20frogCRW_3583_RT16.jpg
http://www.herpshots.co.uk/Pauls%20Pics/redeyeeyeCRW_3619_RT16.jpg

Shot taken with 350d and 100-400 not long after getting it
http://www.herpshots.co.uk/forum/uploads/paulwilliams/KiteIMG_0514.jpg