Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

[sadatk]

Really enjoy this lens.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/alloutdoors/Nature/TwinFawnsweb.jpg


Spectacular.

[KayakPhotos]

Loving the shots. Does anyone use a CPL on this lens or is it really necessary? I'm looking into buying one and it gets more tempting with every picture I look at!

[Adamora]

Dont use it, we dont need any less shutter speed :)

[Ed Rotberg]

It's already an f/5.6 lens. Add a CPL and you get f/11 effectively. If you have a really bright day and a tripod, it might make sense in very harsh lighting to control the lighting. Also, with perfect conditions, a CPL can bring out some feather detail with bird photography.

For my part, I've never used one with this lens - the tradeoffs are just too steep.

= Ed =

[KayakPhotos]

Thanks. I figured that this was the case. I could use the extra money for more important things anyway!

[GMCPhotographics]

Here's a few recent 400 5.6L shots using a 5D:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2771095723_0fd757fb5f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2771940768_d3ca927a11_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/2771099417_ddeb387d98_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2771102211_b60e8850e1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2771103255_336fba2b8c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2771098595_7b2ec2e1ce_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2771100229_57b3915cb3_o.jpg

[Adamora]

The 1st and the 4th shot are amazing.

[KayakPhotos]

After viewing the archives, the images of this lens seem to "pop" just a little bit more then those taken with the 300mm f/4 IS lens that I am also looking at. I also seem to see improved Bokeh in general. Does anyone have both of these lenses or experience with both who can tell me if this is true or not. This lens is really tempting me, but I am also considering the 300 because of its f/4 aperture and IS as well as closer range for Macro. Lens decisions are so hard...

[GMCPhotographics]

I think you'll find that each lens has it's fans. The 300mm f4 IS L has a huge reputation and can have a 1.4x TC attached to bump up the focal length. Although this will degrade IQ somewhat and can't be compared to the clarity and sharpness that a native 400mm f5.6L can offer, it's still usefull if it's not a focal length that you intend using much. I used to have a Sigma 100-300mm f4, but it didn't really make enough of a focal jump from my 70-200/2.8 to warrant keeping it. The 400mm f5.6 is a super sharp lens but it's min focus distance is quite poor.
I prefer using it on a full frame to a 1.6 crop but the smalelr sensor is useful if you need more reach.

[tommykjensen]

Been a while since I last posted in this thread.

Click for exif.
http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=20080809_reepark_IMG_3791.jpg (http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/ee/photo.php?photo=5258&exhibition=45&ee_lang=eng&u=1273,9)

[Adamora]

Been a while since I last posted in this thread.

Click for exif.
http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=20080809_reepark_IMG_3791.jpg (http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/ee/photo.php?photo=5258&exhibition=45&ee_lang=eng&u=1273,9)

that is so crisp, my eyes are bleeding.

[Roy C]

Here's a few I took last week, all hand held.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/RoyC_photo/hawk1.jpg


http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/RoyC_photo/peragrine1.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/RoyC_photo/bwit4a.jpg

[smashing.poot]

I just completed a full marathon through the thread, the pictures - I'm speechless :) I have made up my mind, someday if I decide to get a super tele - it has to be a 400mm5.6.

[Buttkicker]

Some really outstanding shots in this thread
a few more of mine if you dont mind
regards Chris
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/196843211_za54S-L.jpg

http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/330996900_koonx-L.jpg

http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/305336786_jepbt-L.jpg

[Roy Webber]

Here's a few I took last week, all hand held.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/RoyC_photo/hawk1.jpg


http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/RoyC_photo/peragrine1.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/RoyC_photo/bwit4a.jpg

very good shots again Roy...

[ceegee]

This is absolutely spectacular.

Wow.


Some really outstanding shots in this thread
a few more of mine if you dont mind
regards Chris
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/196843211_za54S-L.jpg

[Buttkicker]

This is absolutely spectacular.

Wow.
Thank you
I was pretty pleased with this one when I took it.. and I was fortunate enough to get this image in the now released POTN Book vol 2
so I ordered a copy last night

[silverwolf]

Awsome photo buttkicker i love canine pics.Sean .L

[jjmucker]

how is this lens for sports.
( ie ) fast moving subjects?

any examples.
cheers

[silverwolf]

Well for sports it can be a tad slow but give it great light and its awsome.I wish it was F4 then 5.6 but soo does everybody else.

Its a great lens im glad i got it when i did.Sean .L:)

[canonloader]

Well for sports it can be a tad slow but give it great light and its awsome.I wish it was F4 then 5.6 but soo does everybody else.
The 400/5.6 just got 100% better folks. Forget it being a little slow at 5.6, the 50D is going to change all that and add 1 1/2 stops at least with it's better higher ISO coverage. ;)

[jjmucker]

The 400/5.6 just got 100% better folks. Forget it being a little slow at 5.6, the 50D is going to change all that and add 1 1/2 stops at least with it's better higher ISO coverage. ;)


Is it that good? i cant believe they have brought out a 50D so soon after the 40D being released though. Good for us though

[canonloader]

Well, I am one of the biggest big company skeptics, and I just got my 40D in January, but I like what I see very much. A 15.1Mp sensor and Digic4 processor will allow much tighter crops to keep up image quality, than ever before. This means, the 400/5.6 just became a 500. Also it is supposed to go to ISO 12,800. Even if it does a good job at ISO 800, that just doubles the value of f/5.6 IMO. But enough for now, there are a number of threads in the camera talk forum about it. I just wanted to mention, that as good as the lens is, what's behind it just got a lot better. :)

[silvex]

Well, I am one of the biggest big company skeptics, and I just got my 40D in January, but I like what I see very much. A 15.1Mp sensor and Digic4 processor will allow much tighter crops to keep up image quality, than ever before. This means, the 400/5.6 just became a 500. Also it is supposed to go to ISO 12,800. Even if it does a good job at ISO 800, that just doubles the value of f/5.6 IMO. But enough for now, there are a number of threads in the camera talk forum about it. I just wanted to mention, that as good as the lens is, what's behind it just got a lot better. :)

+++++1

I can't wait either...the 100-400L is a 200-500F4...:)

[silverwolf]

Has anybody ever broke thier lens collar on this lens i did yesterday.It was on the tripod and after i got done shooting i felt it was loose i said OMG my whole kit could of went crashing to the ground.I sent canon an email last night n reply yet:(.I was going to ask if the collar for the 70-200 f4 model fits this.Thanks Sean .L

[Roy C]

Has anybody ever broke thier lens collar on this lens i did yesterday.It was on the tripod and after i got done shooting i felt it was loose i said OMG my whole kit could of went crashing to the ground.I sent canon an email last night n reply yet:(.I was going to ask if the collar for the 70-200 f4 model fits this.Thanks Sean .L
I use my 400 5.6 lens collar on the 70-200 f4 with no problems.

[silverwolf]

Thank you roy.Thanks for the quink reply.Sean .L:)

[blackshadow]

This is an excellent lens and some awesome photos in this thread.

Here are a few Australian Rules football photos I have taken with mine since I bought it earlier this year.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2404344483_1a031e9918_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2404341821_c5ed6eda53_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2405168188_d3f2f37369_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2264/2404339633_6fc8a57ef7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2685437490_745af936a7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2317794853_4f3cb45117_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2318603622_e86e92806a_o.jpg

[Adamora]

The last shot is hilarious.

[silverwolf]

Went to the NC Zoo yesterday great place.Red wolf 40D 1/640 5.6 3200 ISO, i know i wanted to shoot at lower speeds but this is the only speed that worked great for the conditions very hard conditions deep shade to harsh contrast.

I love the picture tho it went under a face lift removed the high iso's to a degree:p adjusted the curves, adjusted the white balance, Tell me what you think.Sean .L:)

[Raikyn]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2745815743_5af5783de2_o.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/5315/beeflight2crop800x600ds1.jpg

[single_track]

both of these are wonderful. nice work.

[Mike-DT6]

Very nice, especially the second one.

I would give that a bee plus! :lol:

Mike

[foxbat]

Time to re-awaken this thread. Here's a couple of recent shots. Both handheld with my 1D Mark 2.

Peregrine Falcon:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/peregrine.jpg

New Forest pony:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Nature/pony.jpg

[Perry Ge]

WOW foxbat! I've gotta ask - for the peregrine shot, is that a full frame, or did you crop it/use extension tubes? I'm trying to get a feel for just how small of a bird you can fill the frame with at 400mm and MFD with this lens.

[foxbat]

I cropped it left and right to take it from the original landscape format to more of a portrait format. It's more or less at the lens MFD.

[iplayazi]

This lens owes me nothing if it breaks tomorrow :D

Just a couple snaps at a lake last year... Damn I cant even remember stopping down this lens at all!!

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/81450116/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/81450110/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/81450128/original.jpg

[aladyforty]

Im always impressed with my 400

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3083295587_0774f336d1_o.jpg

[Raikyn]

I've one of them with my 400 too :)

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/9853/waxeye1800x600lv0.jpg

[mrerico]

Anyone have any sports shots with this lense?

[ErikT72]

Here's one with the Kenko 1.4tc, manual focus (I've taped the pins with some success, but MF seems to work better for me)

http://erikt.smugmug.com/photos/434506611_LMXV7-L.jpg

[IB///M]

Here's one with the Kenko 1.4tc, manual focus (I've taped the pins with some success, but MF seems to work better for me)

Did you use live view? It's incredible how you were able to get the eye in focus using MF.

I just got the lens this week. Hope I will have something to share soon ;)

[Matt P]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/3105594838_b991e580aa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32241710@N02/3105594838/)

[ErikT72]

Did you use live view? It's incredible how you were able to get the eye in focus using MF.

I just got the lens this week. Hope I will have something to share soon ;)

No sir, no live view on that one--just lucky for once! :lol:
You will love the lens, it really is a gem. Post some shots once you get up and running

[ErikT72]

Could use a little NR I suppose, but I like this one...

http://erikt.smugmug.com/photos/328861192_krtLk-L.jpg

[Perry Ge]

^ Wicked shot. Did you use tubes?

I foresee this lens in the near future for me. Shortly after the 35L.

[IB///M]

This is from my first batch with this lens. Hand held at 1/125 sec, ISO 400, f/5.6.
It suffered a bit from motion blurry as 1/125 is really pushing my limits at 400mm. Slightly cropped.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3121880132_8ffbc33107_o.jpg

[Perry Ge]

I finally got this lens :D. I'm gonna give it a spin tomorrow morning at a local pond. Hopefully I'll have something to post by then.

[tommykjensen]

^ Wicked shot. Did you use tubes?

I foresee this lens in the near future for me. Shortly after the 35L.

I finally got this lens :D. I'm gonna give it a spin tomorrow morning at a local pond. Hopefully I'll have something to post by then.

So within a couple days you got both the 35L and the 400 ? ;)

[Perry Ge]

So within a couple days you got both the 35L and the 400 ? ;)

Nope! I am still saving for the 35L. I got the 400 5.6 as a surprise christmas present!

[Perry Ge]

I am pleased to add my first contribution to this archive :D. Chinese bulbul:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/3126630389_a05a0844f6.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perryge/3126630389/)

[annietex]

sweet shot perryge!

[Perry Ge]

sweet shot perryge!

Thanks! I still need to learn to master this lens, but I'm satisfied with what I got for a first outing.

[BeritOlam]

I got the 400 5.6 as a surprise christmas present!

I need to meet a 'Santa' like this!!!!! :) :) :) :)

[IB///M]

I am pleased to add my first contribution to this archive :D. Chinese bulbul:]

That's a beautiful shot, congrats!

[GMCPhotographics]

here's a shot that i took in Dubai last night/evening:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1112/3167697500_5e7541f39c_o.jpg

40D, 400 f4.5L and a 1.4x TC

[Laramie]

Sage Grouse from Bodie Ghost Town.

http://tylerlewisphotography.exposuremanager.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=view_photo&photo_id=img_45002&dir=galleries/3&file=img_4500_medium.jpg

[teroj]

Here are some of my bird shots with 400mm F5.6L:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3145051366_cc5e60338c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3144222809_d3cf50eb4c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3145008910_e0654bf738_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3144180743_d0917f046e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3145007978_296eb48719_o.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Love that first shot of the swan... Very nice...

- airbutchie

[aladyforty]

I don't know how many times Ive said it but I LOVE this lens, took these this morning right outside my back door

ISO 500 F7.1 on a canon 30D handheld, don't need IS with this lens, its just not that heavy

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3183069073_923f94a66c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3183841251_2cacff0ea3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3183847709_bf5c610fe5_b.jpg

[avan]

some other with 30D

[avan]

and more

[avan]

more again... one of my favorite lens

[avan]

with the 40D

[avan]

more with the 40D

[Mast3rChi3f]

Great pictures avan. Mine arrive next week.:D

[avan]

Thanks,You gonna love it, a great partner for the 40D

[mikeassk]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3239989031_433c080511.jpg

A sharp lens.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3240001441_8878c3a263_o.jpg

[silvex]

with the 40D

That is one of the BEST fox shots I have seen....it is one of the animals I would LOVE to photograph. Nice wildlife shot.

[avan]

Thank you very much Ed. This one was taken in an urban park, no fears of the walker around, When he finish is lunch, he just crawl around the peoples to go watch for an other squirrel. This shat was taken during a very bright afternoon, So this is my first try with the highlight priority mode, and it work pretty well.

[canonloader]

Probably a great way to get free lunch. People feed the squirrels, getting them close, then the fox lunges out from under their coat tails to snag the tree rat. Beautiful. :mrgreen:

[avan]

EXACTLY! Adaptation

[airbutchie]

I can soon contribute to this wonderful thread... Woo Hoo... Should have it by the end of the week... By chance has anyone used this glass with a Kenko 2x DG Pro TCon? I already have the Kenko 1.4x DG Pro, but would like to know how the performance is on the 2x version... I have a 5D, 1DmkII, and an XTi if that helps any... Thanks in advance!!!

- airbutchie :)

[bradynel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3254121151_0edd80eb3c_b.jpg

400mm f/5.6 L USM with Canon 1.4x extender. Autofocus still works on my 1dmk2. Faster then my 300mm f/4 IS L USM with a Canon 2x extender but does not have IS and not the same reach (560mm vs 600mm).

[Mast3rChi3f]

My babe have arrived, some shots from today.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9354/lua011copypz9.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7481/lua003copymt2.jpg

[MischiefK9s]

I'm renting this lens for 3 weeks from Borrowlens.com. It arrived last night along with the clouds :(. I did get out for a few quick shots this morning.

341326

[BeritOlam]

Very nice, Mischief

[airbutchie]

My first contribution...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3269104827_644037ea00_b.jpg

Now i'm off to go shoot some ducks during lunch break... Hehhehehehee...

- airbutchie :D

[airbutchie]

No ducks during lunch break, so I took a picture of Downtown Los Angeles from roughly 35 miles away...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1048/3270614430_ed7564c77c_b.jpg

- airbutchie ;)

[Mast3rChi3f]

Another shot.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6711/luaglare010nl7.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ It's a radioactive moon, Masterchief... Hehehhehehe...

- airbutchie :)

[Mast3rChi3f]

Today i have the opportunity to take some shots.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8788/reismagosegaivotas127po6.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/1896/reismagosegaivotas129ck1.jpg

[foxbat]

I like the first one Mast3rChi3f, you did a good job on the difficult whites.

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5457/reismagosegaivotas204up3.jpg

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5582/reismagosegaivotas205fi9.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5291/reismagosegaivotas268oc6.jpg

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/8818/reismagosegaivotas302qf5.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6283/reismagosegaivotas259nv1.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6572/avioes091tu6.jpg

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9245/avioes215bw9.jpg

[airbutchie]

Very nice sets, Masterchief!!!

- airbutchie

[avan]

shot this week end with 40D and 400mm f5.6-tripod

[aviator.4.life]

Is a mono pod a must when using this lens?

[condyk]

Is a mono pod a must when using this lens?

It depends on conditions and the person using it. There is no hard and fast rule for all. You should try it. Personally I get way more keepers with one, but that's me. I prefer a tripod.

[aviator.4.life]

Ok thanks.

[caseyjohnphotography]

any panning or car shots or motorsport shots with this lens

interested in it

[foxbat]

any panning or car shots or motorsport shots with this lens

interested in it
Go back to page #20 of this thread...

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6985/reismagosegaivotas208hl3.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7524/reismagosegaivotas217id6.jpg

[athlete1]

Hi i can't afford this lens because of having a tight budget, but i did hire it and i love it.
I will get it one day. Here's afew from me.
Unfortunataly for me the weather has been poor. All shots handheld.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3292700613_5cf7778dda_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3293521766_c598c8e87d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3290121695_e030dde8b7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3284468605_a53918d841_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3285284960_b218728600_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/3290726588_07059b7a6d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3290015665_01447179de_o.jpg

Chris.:)

[IB///M]

My long overdue duck shot:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3298798741_f2b3b2576d_o.jpg

And a crane:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3298801881_d0712f143e_o.jpg

[Perry Ge]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=344938&d=1235517788
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3314035793_bf892c105e.jpg

[KayakPhotos]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=344938&d=1235517788
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3314035793_bf892c105e.jpg

Great work Perry! Waiting until July to get this lens is excruciating.

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5425/canicalpraiaemoinhos014.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/171/canicalpraiaemoinhos031.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9610/canicalpraiaemoinhos030.jpg

[Michael Wells]

Gotta love this lens!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3328977787_82b8568a31_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/michael_w_54/3328977787/)

[Alexei TND]

I am officialy sold on this lens
as soon as i get the dough, my new precious

colours...contrast...sharpness....dof
im speechless

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/319/avioes092in6.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/1845/reismagosegaivotas220ot9.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6493/reismagosegaivotas255fm1.jpg

[KayakPhotos]

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6493/reismagosegaivotas255fm1.jpg

Love this shot! I like how the face almost seperates itself from the picture, giving a very 3D like quality. Well done.

[Michael Wells]

Some great shots on the gulls!!...I got my 5D last fall, just before our weather went into the tank and all the critters left, or at least those that could:)! I had one brief afternoon with my 70-200 IS and shot a bunch of gulls, just playing with the new (to me) equipment. I got a few that were usable, but nothing like what you got with the 400! The gulls should be returning soon, and I can start practicing again!:D

Mike

[Perry Ge]

This lens rocks my socks.

Common kingfisher
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/3134402773_8e60418faa.jpg?v=0
Juvenile night heron + little egret grooming
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/3134402691_8ff93f59e9.jpg?v=0
Little egret in flight
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3135224586_38b7837879.jpg?v=0
Little egret
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3135224484_e94492f12b.jpg?v=0
Adult night heron in flight
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3127396670_1554b80f25.jpg?v=0

[StroupePhotography]

A recent one .....

[hammer418]

This one was taken yesterday, with 400 f/5.6.
I know that European Starlings are considered 'nuisance birds', but I still think their plummage is beautiful !
(and yes, I know I need to learn how to use 'masks', so I don't sharpen the grain in the background :p)


347908

[airbutchie]

A few to contribute...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3340549474_3c6f46943a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3340544062_886c16ceec_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3339718001_014419b837_b.jpg

- airbutchie :D

[Hawkman]

1D Mark IIN, ISO 1250 1/400s @ f5.6 Hand-held, ~ minimum focusing distance. It was eating a vole.
- Gene

http://www.pbase.com/gaocus/image/110046563/original.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Great framing Gene...

- airbutchie :)

[Methodical]

Mine is on its way

[airbutchie]

Has anyone mounted a 2x TCon (Canon, Kenko, and/or Tamron) to this glass on a 1Dmk2 or 5D "classic" body and be able to autofocus? Curious to know... Thanks in advance...

- airbutchie ;)

[Mast3rChi3f]

airbutchie nice set.

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/51/pontadosolpds089.jpg

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4404/pontadosolpds112.jpg

[foxbat]

Three shots of the Tropical Mockingbird at first light (1D Mark II + 12mm Kenko extension tube + Gitzo tripod). Branch removed from the third shot as you can see by comparing to the first ;)

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/grenada/3_750.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/grenada/4_750.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/grenada/5_750.jpg

[Methodical]

Mine is on its way

Update:
Got it. Took some shots of some backyard birds today under an overcast and rainy sky and the shots are really nice. Can only imagine how it will perform in good light. Personally I think the non-IS lens will help sharpen my skills. I think this one is a keeper. Now I can use the 300 f4 without the extender.

[foxbat]

Another one from me. This is a female Carib Grackle. 1/500s, f/5.6, ISO 400. 1D Mark 2.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/grenada/9_700.jpg

[Perry Ge]

Beautiful, Andy. You really know how to get the most out of this lens, your shots are always superb.

[Methodical]

Another one from me. This is a female Carib Grackle. 1/500s, f/5.6, ISO 400. 1D Mark 2.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/grenada/9_700.jpg

I took a photo of a bird that looks exactly like this one when I was at the Brazo Bend park in Houston Texas. Does this bird venture into the US?

Nice shot

[airbutchie]

^ Amazing shots, foxbat... Now that's how to maximize this piece of glass... Beautiful sunset captures too, Hugo...

- airbutchie :)

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7379/canicalpraiaemoinhos084.jpg

[foxbat]

I took a photo of a bird that looks exactly like this one when I was at the Brazo Bend park in Houston Texas. Does this bird venture into the US?
According to Wikipedia it doesn't come that far north but you never know, Wikipedia isn't always totally accurate.

For comparison, here's a photograph of the male of the same species (1D Mark 2, 1/320s, f/5.6, ISO 200):

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/grenada/10_700.jpg

[Methodical]

According to Wikipedia it doesn't come that far north but you never know, Wikipedia isn't always totally accurate.

For comparison, here's a photograph of the male of the same species (1D Mark 2, 1/320s, f/5.6, ISO 200):

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/grenada/10_700.jpg

Are these shots handheld or did you use a tripod? I ask because I just got this lens but havn't gotten a chance to test it because of the rainy whether. I figured I could get some good handheld shots with the lens if I keep the shutter speeds up.

Thanks

[foxbat]

Are these shots handheld or did you use a tripod? I ask because I just got this lens but havn't gotten a chance to test it because of the rainy whether. I figured I could get some good handheld shots with the lens if I keep the shutter speeds up.They are all loosely tripod mounted. I had the tension on the ballhead lightly tightened so I could move it around easily. With good light and a steady hand you can do very well handheld with this lens though my own personal preference is always for the tripod.

[Methodical]

They are all loosely tripod mounted. I had the tension on the ballhead lightly tightened so I could move it around easily. With good light and a steady hand you can do very well handheld with this lens though my own personal preference is always for the tripod.

Good light is what I am missing these days but springs ahead. I find myself partial to the monopod. I need to get a better tripod than what I have.

Thanks for the response

[MischiefK9s]

First duck pictures with the new lens.


351360


351361

[Dom_Cabarete]

lovely expression on the second one :D

[mr.jon]

Taken the first day i got the lens-
http://jonduberman.smugmug.com/photos/495382166_52LB2-L.jpg

[aladyforty]

a few more from me

the first three hand with a canon 40D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3341536258_d3afd72622_b.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3350842295_db1e414faf_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3330057091_68491def29_o.jpg


and this one with a 400D hand held again

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3308264428_6c0f1dd175_o.jpg

last one was with a canon 30D hand held again as I really dislike using tripods and this lens is a breeze to work with

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3292941872_9991d97190_b.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Fantastic stuff everyone... A few contributions...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/_B3E3390.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/_B3E3412.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/_B3E3401.jpg

- airbutchie

[foxbat]

Like the hippo Airbutchie - you really captured the skin texture well.

Here's a dozing dove that I photographed at sunrise. No-one around to disturb it apart from that annoying photographer with the white lens. :)

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/grenada/dove.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Thanks Foxbat... How about some "Meercat" love... Hhehehehehhe...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3380413956_35f5ff9986_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3379598759_a79fbfd1ab_b.jpg

- airbutchie :)

[Here and There]

Wow, awesome pictures everyone! This is becoming one of my favorite archives, lol

[alaskanexplorer]

Seeing these images really made me want to pull the trigger on getting this lens. Of course as soon as I decided to go ahead with it, it went out of stock.

[Methodical]

Seeing these images really made me want to pull the trigger on getting this lens. Of course as soon as I decided to go ahead with it, it went out of stock.


www.calumetphoto.com (http://www.calumetphoto.com)

[Methodical]

Man if only my 50d could autofocus at f8 with the 1.4 on the 400. Now that would be great. I tried the tape trick and it sort of works.

[mikekelley]

I really want this lens. I was thinking of getting the 100-400, but i think this and a 1.4x would be better, as I already have a 70-200.

I also need to cover the shorter focal lengths...no L down there below 70mm. Grr.

How well does this lens work with the 1.4x?

[Mast3rChi3f]

hand held

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4532/nascerdodiae25fontes164.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5051/nascerdodiae25fontes165.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4778/nascerdodiae25fontes168.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/165/nascerdodiae25fontes176.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3753/nascerdodiae25fontes203.jpg

[Methodical]

hand held

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4532/nascerdodiae25fontes164.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5051/nascerdodiae25fontes165.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4778/nascerdodiae25fontes168.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/165/nascerdodiae25fontes176.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3753/nascerdodiae25fontes203.jpg

These are some beautiful birds. What are they?

[Mast3rChi3f]

Fringilla coelebs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaffinch

In here (madeira island) he have a lot of these birds.

[nightcat]

If those are hand held, you have VERY steady hands ! nice photos!

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8106/nascerdodiae25fontes223.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4633/nascerdodiae25fontes166.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5205/nascerdodiae25fontes174.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8567/nascerdodiae25fontes180.jpg

[C4Miles]

This is an excellent lens for birding, and in-flight shots in particular as is very evident from all the great examples given. That being said, I thought this subject a bit more menacing. You have to be careful down here when out photographing our fine-feathered friends!

Full-frame
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Other%20Birds%20and%20Animals/Gator2_0405090009copy.jpg

Cropped in to show the nasty bits.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Other%20Birds%20and%20Animals/Gator_c_0405090009copy.jpg

[Methodical]

This is an excellent lens for birding, and in-flight shots in particular as is very evident from all the great examples given. That being said, I thought this subject a bit more menacing. You have to be careful down here when out photographing our fine-feathered friends!

Full-frame
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Gator2_0405090009copy.jpg

Cropped in to show the nasty bits.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Gator_c_0405090009copy.jpg

Are these photos from Brazo Bend?

[C4Miles]

No Al, they are from the Turnbull Birding Center in Port Aransas, Texas. There are two gators that reside here named Boots and Bags. I'm not sure which one this, but he's about 12 feet long.

[mikeassk]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3419779411_80fa15acee_o.jpg

The wind was so powerful this day maybe 40 knots or so. The seagull is just hovering in mid air staring at this mans pizza on his knee. They both remained like this for sometime. It was pretty interesting.

[Geoffery]

http://geofferyloh.smugmug.com/photos/251772752_BXnmY-L.jpg

[matman1975]

I shoot African wildlife since 2005 with a 400mm f/5.6 L. Here is a small sample

[matman1975]

....a few more!

[matman1975]

and a couple more:D

[basman007]

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[I26]

Cropped in to show the nasty bits.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Gator_c_0405090009copy.jpg
Has he been using Whitening Strips for his teeth? They are undeniably clean considering.