Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM [Archive] - Page 4 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

GMCPhotographics

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 06:26

Here's a few recents using a 5DII and a 400 f5.6L.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3439297304_2be3eb157c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3438390699_bf7aa75908_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3438392057_ce618c20b4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3439290406_6da298380c_o.jpg
100% crop

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3439290758_854c051ffa_o.jpg
100% crop

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3438478679_2ca81f08fc_o.jpg
50% crop

airbutchie

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 10:31

^ Nice set, Gareth... Looks good with your 5Dmk2... Keep'em coming...

- airbutchie :)

Jim_T

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 10:39

Oh heck.. I'll join in. -- Here's one of my very early EF400 pictures taken with a 10D :)

Sauk

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 21:16

http://matthewsauk.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p185375392-4.jpg

http://matthewsauk.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p296873735-4.jpg

Mast3rChi3f

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 15:27

I love this lens.

400mm with kenko 12mm tube

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/93/picodoareeiropicoruivofe.jpg

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7069/picodoareeiropicoruivofa.jpg

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7498/picodoareeiropicoruivof.jpg

Methodical

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 19:45

Here's my contribution to the thread. Handheld with some support

Juvenile Sharp-Shinned Hawk in the wee hours of the morning

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p291005412-5.jpg

Mast3rChi3f

1st of May 2009 (Fri), 18:06

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/1263/reismagos063.jpg

Rafromak

1st of May 2009 (Fri), 23:49

My first ducks with it, 50% crop.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/duck_2905.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/duck_2903.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/duck_2892.jpg

fiveFPS

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 12:12

wow brave ducks... they are in ice water!

great thread with such a good valued lens.. keep the pics coming

tekkie

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 22:11

^ where do you live ducks go in ice water all the time ;) it doesnt seem to bother them much

JayWarner

7th of May 2009 (Thu), 01:09

The pictures - birds and others, are simply wonderful. But nobody mentioned that getting one's hands on this lens is tough. The local camera store does not list this one, but a 400 mm f/4 IS lens, for only $5,999.99.

Maybe that's why this thread was started so late. So where can I get some comparisons -- this (beautiful!) lens vs. a 200 mm and a 1.4 or 2 X tele-converter, or (gasp!) vs. a zoom good to 400 mm? I'm a newbie on this site.

Alexei TND

7th of May 2009 (Thu), 07:06

Just paid the bill for this baby, should be arriving in 1 week
i cant wait xD, and i have perry to thank for yet another purchase, first the 5d, now this....WHERE WILL THE MADNESS END?? :D

Rafromak

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 17:49

A lot of the sloughs around the interior of Alaska still have ice, although we had about a week of warmer temperatures last week. Then this week the temperature has been dropping to below freezing during the night, and back up to around 60 during the day. Ducks often walk on the ice looking for open water pockets, as you can see on the photos above.

These photos were taken in Fairbanks, at Creamer's Field. There are lots of migratory birds in this field beginning in May, and places to park your car, as well as benches for sitting while photographing birds.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/IMG3088__gooslings.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/IMG3077__GeeseCrane.jpg

hobbes2112

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 19:43

Well thanks guys...thanks to this thread I now have this on the way.

Strangely enough I still want the 300 f/4 too ... what an addiction!

zakmckracken

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 22:31

Taken with 50D

hammer418

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 22:53

At M.F.D., the lens can do pseudo-macro shots. :D

363714

Rich S

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 03:20

Dragofly from today...http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0116_edited-1copy.jpg

Rich S

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 03:21

Mourning Dove from today http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0164_edited-1.jpg

matman1975

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 13:29

FANTASTIC wildlife lens. I have been using it extensively the last years to all my african expeditions. Here is a Kingfisher (Grey headed Kingfisher) taken in Masai Mara- Kenya

blackmatch456

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 20:30

Is this lens hand-holdable at all?

like if one were to cradle it and shoot during the day

pallopelle

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 20:38

Taken with 50D
how much was teh distance?

Mike-DT6

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 21:56

Is this lens hand-holdable at all?

like if one were to cradle it and shoot during the day

Yes, very much so. It doesn't weigh too much and is very popular as a lens for hand-held use.

Mike

:-)

blackmatch456

13th of May 2009 (Wed), 00:36

I take it this lens wouldn't be to shabby on a monopod for HS fooball?

Mounted on a 1dmk2/XSi , what type of monopod would I need?

Rich S

13th of May 2009 (Wed), 01:04

This was from yesterday ....Handheld http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0302_edited-3.jpg

Rich S

13th of May 2009 (Wed), 01:05

And this.......... http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0309-1_edited-1.jpg

In2Photos

13th of May 2009 (Wed), 09:20

I take it this lens wouldn't be to shabby on a monopod for HS fooball?

Mounted on a 1dmk2/XSi , what type of monopod would I need?
Any decent monopod will do. I have a Manfrotto 679B which runs about $40 (or less used). The 400 f/5.6 will work for daylight sports just fine. Too slow for night sports.

zakmckracken

15th of May 2009 (Fri), 12:50

how much was teh distance?

5-10 meters away. This is pretty much the full frame.

Rich S

15th of May 2009 (Fri), 22:43

Great Egret Canon 50D 1/2000 f/5.6 ISO 160 ....These shots are all handheld...Rich http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0221_edited-1.jpg

hobbes2112

17th of May 2009 (Sun), 21:05

Cool shots Rich. It is good to see hand-held shots with this lens but if that is you in your avatar I'm not sure it is an indication that I'll be able to hand hold it ;)

Rich S

17th of May 2009 (Sun), 23:13

LOLOL.... Keep the shutter speed up that's all...

brianch

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 15:08

just ordered this lens =D

Rich S

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 15:16

You will like it.......Rich http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0505-1_edited-1.jpg

airbutchie

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 16:11

^ Brilliantly done Rich... Amazing to see what you can produce with this piece of glass... I seriously gotta take it out more often... Anyhoo, very nice capture...

- airbutchie :)

brianch

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 22:08

the wait is nerve racking.. any advice for using this lens shooting birds? is a monopod absolutely essential?

Karl Johnston

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 23:06

This was a test of handholding the 400 5.6 on insects. These flys hover just above bushes and trees and are about half the size of a large bee. settings were F8 ISO 640, fairly heavy crop

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/1807456678_242d33a433_o.jpg

That's psychotic, were you using AF or MF ?

Rich S

20th of May 2009 (Wed), 01:10

All the shots with my name on them are hand held................. Rich Swanner..................Yesterday...... http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0502_edited-1copy.jpg

ErnieT

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 02:49

Really great shot Rich! Here's a few of mine.. only had the lens a few days and LOVING it!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2293/3562336986_684e961eca_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3562340008_d328f6c00a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3561524039_a606029726_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3562343764_0e2e7627da_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3562334434_397dc31738_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3554837973_755a529df9_b.jpg

Did i mention i LOVE this lens? Yeah its very good..

Rich S

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 03:13

These are so great......Here is a Macro I shot while waiting for Mr. Heron With the 400mm... http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0555_edited-2copy.jpg

Rich S

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 03:15

Opps!!!! There he is again!!!!!!!!! http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0513-2_edited-1.jpg

Alexei TND

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 10:42

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9136/mg4164.jpg

Putting it through its paces, and damm this baby is sharp :D
heres a 100% crop:

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2530/mg4164crop.jpg

And another: http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1661/hawko.jpg

canonloader

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 16:16

I just got a second copy of the 400/5.6 and I am really, really happy with it, again. Shot with a 1D MkIIn and the 400/5.6 with a 1.4x Sigma on it.

http://www.picturelacrosse.com/birds09/cardinals09/cardinal-1d2n7375-052509.jpg

jbencina

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 18:57

This is my gallery taken with the lens- Flickr Account (http://www.flickr.com/photos/elpresidente408/sets/72157618602721501/)

It does have other uses besides birds ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3557389177_d43c70762e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3560897404_69e937f704_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3557389139_fde3b19a95_o.jpg

Rich S

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 20:23

She came back for a sitting....Mona Dragon Lisa ......Canon 50D 1/500 f/6.7 ISO 320... http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0763_edited-1.jpg

Methodical

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 21:58

She came back for a sitting....Mona Dragon Lisa ......Canon 50D 1/500 f/6.7 ISO 320... http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0763_edited-1.jpg

Looks like she's smiling at you

Rich S

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 22:15

Here comes her Buddy " Lil' Red The Hummingbird" http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0768_edited-1.jpg

ErnieT

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 00:30

Awesome shots Rich! Very very nice! Can't wait to use mine more!

SgWRX

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 23:21

found this eagle nesting in a near by county fair-ground.

SgWRX

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 23:24

couple more

Rich S

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 01:10

Whoa!!!!

hobbes2112

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 01:43

Great shots SgWRX I'd love to see that locally!

canonloader

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 05:02

Great shots. We have a lot of eagles in Wisconsin, what part was this?

Methodical

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 11:36

Here are a few shots from the 400.

Tufted Titmouse

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p541675850-5.jpg

Another shot of the Titmouse

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p862221642-5.jpg

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p663248719-5.jpg

American Gold Finch

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p346723661-5.jpg

Baltimore Oriole

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p793366949-5.jpg

European Starling

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p615085921-5.jpg

Brown Headed Cowbird

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p346048838-5.jpg

Red-Winged Blackbird

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p47449003-5.jpg

canonloader

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 11:44

Great colors and details in the Cowbird. Nice one.

Methodical

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 12:10

Great colors and details in the Cowbird. Nice one.

Thanks Mitch. I'm working on that 1d MkIIn so that I can autofocus with the 1.4.

SgWRX

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 19:10

Great shots. We have a lot of eagles in Wisconsin, what part was this?

thanks everyone! this is in green bay (de pere really) along the fox river. there is another about 10 miles south i'd like to try and find. i also know of one near sturgeon bay. i never considered "birding" before but after seeing so many great shots in here...

-steve

Rich S

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 21:04

From an hour ago.."Lil Red The Hummingbird" Anna Male 50D 1/1000 f/5.6 ISO 320 http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_1005_edited-1copy.jpg

canonloader

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 05:48

i never considered "birding" before but after seeing so many great shots in here
It's very addicting. All the eagles in La Crosse are scattered up and down the river and you need a boat to see a nest. But we get a lot of them during the winter when the ice is frozen.

Rich S

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 03:30

Canon 50D " Lil' Red The Hummingbird" Full irradesant head http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_1019_edited-1copy.jpg

Rich S

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 21:22

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0994_edited-3copy.jpg

Rich S

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 00:19

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_1036_edited-1copy.jpg

aladyforty

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 02:59

love the humming bird shots

Rich S

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 02:59

May Moon 50D + 400mm f/5.6L http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_1058_edited-1.jpg

purple007

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:46

These are so great......Here is a Macro I shot while waiting for Mr. Heron With the 400mm... http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0555_edited-2copy.jpg
Hi Rich

Just got a 400mm f5.6 and was wondering how you get these macro shots .. do you use extension tubes if so wich ones

thanks
Rick

Rich S

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:58

That was straight out about 12-13 ft away. I will show you some shots I did today( later just took them) with my 200mm f/2.8L and all 3 extension tubes 12,20,36 of a Golden Carpenter Bee. That makes a Macro. I was about 2 ft away from the bee. Mf of the 200mm f/2.8L is 4.5ft. You can get about 6ft away from the subject with the 400mm f/5.6L with all the tubes. The Dragonfly was a straight shot in a pond from MF....Rich .....Use a tripod-monopod, unless you can shoot 1/250-+ sec

id400mm

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 01:21

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM + tc 2x

Goincarcrazy

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 12:40

I got to use a friend's (inthedeck) 400L yesterday and I have to say, I'm quite impressed! This was taken with the 400L and a 36mm Kenko extension tube.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3593632993_13c345c0c2_b.jpg

C4Miles

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:22

Here is a variety of shots all taken with the 400 5.6L, it's a very versatile lens!

Relay marathon
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Beach%20to%20Bay%202009/BTB_051609-164-copy.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Beach%20to%20Bay%202009/BTB_051609-176-copy.jpg

Boat heading into the Gulf of Mexico.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Packery_Boat_010209445.jpg

Sunset
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/IP_Sunset_010609_138_copy.jpg

Air show
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/2009%20Air%20Show/BA_40d_041909330copy.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/2009%20Air%20Show/BA_40d_041909-892-copy.jpg

And of course, birds
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Shorebirds/Sanderling2_120608-162.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/C4Miles/Jays%20Doves%20Blackbirds/RWBB_0515090014copy.jpg

foxbat

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 13:36

The local blue-tits have had a successful breeding season this spring. Here's a few shots of this years family taken with the 450D, 400L and a 12mm Kenko extension tube:

Apparently fluttering your wings gets you fed quickly:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/spring09/15_700.jpg

Siblings form a disorderly queue waiting for their parents:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/spring09/16_700.jpg

Making as much noise as possible also results in being fed:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/spring09/1_700.jpg

Neilyb

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 17:46

Love those twins!

foxbat

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 17:02

Here's a great tit from the same morning. 1/200s wide open. Unfortunately I clipped the tail on this one:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Birds/spring09/5_700.jpg

Rich S

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:29

Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly 1/1000 sec f/5.6 ISO 160 http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_1441_edited-1.jpg

fiveFPS

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 11:39

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM + tc 2x

wow nice shot with a 2X converter! Look at that Huge beak! Do you know the name of this bird?

Rich S

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 03:41

Canon 50D 1/750 sec f/6.7 ISO 160....Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_1446_edited-1.jpg

aladyforty

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 09:07

My first attempts with 400 and EF1X4 TC attached (pins taped)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3621635886_0c8b8c503d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3620816301_db99b6d234_o.jpg

canonloader

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 09:58

(pins taped)
You should look into a used 1D MkII for your next camera and get rid of all the rest. ;)

aladyforty

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 22:20

You should look into a used 1D MkII for your next camera and get rid of all the rest. ;)

whys that?

canonloader

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 04:45

Cause they are fast, have a great sensor, take great pictures, you can use a 1.4x with that 400 and it will still AF and once you get one, you probably won't use the others anymore. :)

Oh, and the prices are coming well into range now.

aladyforty

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 07:13

Rich S

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 23:57

Canon 50D 1/3000 sec f/5.6 ISO 320 ......... http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2384-1_edited-1.jpg

JRB

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 09:43

Wow, very nice...

Roy C

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 10:44

I have not posted in this thread for quite a while so thought I would put in a couple of recent shots from the UK. Both shots taken in my garden (hand held)

Bullfinch
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/RoyC_photo/bullfinch1.jpg

Siskin
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/RoyC_photo/siskin2.jpg

foxbat

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 12:02

Nice shots Roy!

sodalis

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 22:55

http://shadowhillsphoto.exposuremanager.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=view_photo&photo_id=_q6x3297_web23&file=_q6x3297_web_large.jpg&dir=galleries/6&touched=1245638967

ErnieT

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 00:52

Thats awesome! ^^^^

Headshotzx

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 15:09

http://shadowhillsphoto.exposuremanager.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=view_photo&photo_id=_q6x3297_web23&file=_q6x3297_web_large.jpg&dir=galleries/6&touched=1245638967

Great moment captured!

MatthewK

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 18:30

That shot is great! Perfect timing!

Rich S

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 02:54

That is one of the best I have seen!!!!!!!!!

Rich S

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 02:55

"Lil' Red The Hummingbird" Canon 50D 1/1000 sec f/5.6 ISO 320...http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2517-1_edited-2.jpg

Rich S

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 01:23

Canon 50D 1/1000 sec f/5.6 ISO 320...http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2508_edited-2copy.jpg

aladyforty

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 03:21

lovely shots

Rich S

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 01:43

50D 1/250 f/5.6 ISO 320...http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2543_edited-1.jpg

dliveleyphotography

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 20:55

Just got my 400 on thursday and took it out to Brazos Bend State Park for a good break in. Alittle learning curve hand holding a lens at 400 with no IS but I got the hang of it as the day went on.

All are full frame, no crops.

1.
http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/575548255_pRych-L.jpg

2. (not sure but its looks like I caught a dragonfly OOF in this one also on the right)
http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/575548646_goaLm-L.jpg

3.
http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/575550655_Ru9h8-L.jpg

4.
http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/575550223_MmV2w-L.jpg

5.
http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/575554149_8XJ9k-L.jpg

6.
http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/575556078_R9vuF-L.jpg

I love this lens, AF is lightning fast, its lightweight and the built in sliding hood is ingenious. I think it might become my new favorite lens.

Rich S

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 02:16

Tonight's Moon....Canon 50D 1/180 sec f/5.6 ISO 320....http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2552_edited-1.jpg

Methodical

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 20:34

Here's a few shots of the Common Grackle. This one is a little more blue than I've seen before

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p866908818-5.jpg
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p810099232-5.jpg
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p935213980-5.jpg

Headshotzx

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 05:12

Just got my 400 on thursday and took it out to Brazos Bend State Park for a good break in. Alittle learning curve hand holding a lens at 400 with no IS but I got the hang of it as the day went on.

All are full frame, no crops.

...

I love this lens, AF is lightning fast, its lightweight and the built in sliding hood is ingenious. I think it might become my new favorite lens.

Nice shots, though I think you should try your best to go or shoot at a time where the sun is behind you i.e. if you know you are going to be facing west to shoot the birds, go in the mornings (:

Oh, what's the bird in the first shot?

canonloader

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 05:49

Great shots of the Grackle. Never seen one quite that blue before. Nice.

Methodical

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 10:45

Great shots of the Grackle. Never seen one quite that blue before. Nice.

Thanks Mitch. How's it going with your new toy? I just got mine back last week for the AF recall. The MkIII, as you know, had some problems, but man it's a nice camera. I love the high ISO performance, especially since I got out early morings.

I still can't get over the Humming bird shots. They were beautiful. Do you go out to the field and get your shots? I finally got some Humming bird shots but at one the wildlife refuges near the bldg.

Take care.

canonloader

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 10:52

I'm loving my MkIIN. The image quality is great and the AF is out of this world. I'll never sell this one. :)

I shoot my hummers from my desk. I have a feeder hung about 2 feet outside my window and have the screen off and the window raised when I shoot them. I have three females and one male using it and they are all pretty much tamed. They don't care if I click away and I always talk to them to get them use to me.

I change the sugar water out once a week and if it gets low, the male will buzz right in here and look at me, then go out again. He will keep doing that until I get up and change it. He has done that 3 times now, so I can only assume he knows where the food comes from. Is that wierd or what? :)

Methodical

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 16:36

Rich S

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 02:01

Gosling 50D 1/4000 sec f/5.6 ISO 320...http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2430_edited-1.jpg

JRB

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 09:13

Rich, boy is that ever a detailed shot. The 50D & 400 5.6 make a great combination it looks like. Great shot!

Rich S

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 13:03

Thanks JR... The micro adjustment really makes the lenses work...I love to dial in the sharpest I can....Rich....Last Night's Moon.... http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2611_edited-1copy.jpg

Rich S

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 01:56

Bald Eagle Hunting...Canon 50D 1/500 sec f/8 ISO 320....http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_1977_edited-3copy.jpg

Rich S

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 03:15

Tonight...50D 1/500 f/6.7 ISO 160...http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2626_edited-1.jpg

JRB

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 19:48

What a lens! Used it first time today on the river. 30D w 400 f/5.6.....1/1600, f/7.1, iso 400 :D

Rich S

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 21:34

My shots got even better when I used my Manfrotto monopod and a Giotto's ball head. That makes it an IS for Half the price.......http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2508_edited-2copy.jpg

Rich S

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 22:52

"Peekaboo Dragonfly" From Today....http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2669_edited-2.jpg

canonloader

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 04:30

Are you using a Kenko tube for the dragon flies? That turns it into a Macro lens and keeps AF. :)

Rich S

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 02:52

" Queenie The Hummingbird" Anna Female Canon 50D 1/1000 sec F/5.6 ISO 250..http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2647_edited-1copy.jpg

Rich S

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 15:14

"Lil Red The Hummingbird" Canon 50D 1/1000 sec f/5.6 ISO 250.. http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2644_edited-2.jpg

Rich S

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 15:32

"Lil Red The Hummingbird" Canon 50D 1/1000 sec f/5.6 ISO 320.. http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_2668-1_edited-3.jpg

Mast3rChi3f

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:26

Rich S amazing shots.:shock:

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/51d8dea0846b4bee8f3b5cb0e02861b8.JPG (http://www.ineedup.com/upload/51d8dea0846b4bee8f3b5cb0e02861b8.JPG)

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/ab9c7e9629154246b2627f5d349e400a.JPG (http://www.ineedup.com/upload/ab9c7e9629154246b2627f5d349e400a.JPG)

Rich S

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:34

You too.....

Rich S

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:45

Set up a user 1 and add the amount of saturation you want if you are shooting Jpeg. It also gives you color cast, sharpness, and contrast to your liking....

Renik

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 16:47

Just joined the forum & loving all these pics! As i recently bought an 40D i'm now in search of a telelens for my trip next month to Costa Rica - from what i can judge in this topic i found the lens i need...

Greetz from Amsterdam!

canonloader

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 16:55

You won't be disappointed. :)

Mast3rChi3f

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 18:08

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/6cccc92a7119475a8ec5db5bf47de495.JPG

100% crop
http://www.ineedup.com/upload/21e27a304bd54216a8c3e72bfc401bc3.JPG

Mast3rChi3f

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 10:01

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/1cbc5f6bb4cc4b0a918f5b449abff332.jpg

Methodical

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 04:23

Coopers Hawk

MkIII, 400 + 1.4 (560), 1/640, ISO 400

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p785743642-5.jpg
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p560439941-5.jpg

aladyforty

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 10:07

took this shot today, handheld. The lens is way more versatile than I expected
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/3719796015_ee03fa2c42_o.jpg

Mast3rChi3f

18th of July 2009 (Sat), 10:09

Coopers Hawk

MkIII, 400 + 1.4 (560), 1/640, ISO 400

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p785743642-5.jpg

I love the DOF and colors from this shot, great job.

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/6eaf5e5a55f64aa2a2a8afa3e15737ce.jpg

sheawyatt

18th of July 2009 (Sat), 14:45

Great shots everyone. I just ordered this lens to help extend my reach. Looking forward to posting my first shots (well maybe not the very first shots) here.

Methodical

18th of July 2009 (Sat), 19:28

Great shots everyone. I just ordered this lens to help extend my reach. Looking forward to posting my first shots (well maybe not the very first shots) here.

You will love the 400 +1.4 combo and the ability to autofocus at f8.

Thanks Masterchief

sheawyatt

18th of July 2009 (Sat), 20:38

You will love the 400 +1.4 combo and the ability to autofocus at f8.

Thanks Masterchief

Yeah, when I had the 100-400 it was nice to maintain AF at f/8, although with that lens I wouldn't exactly call it "autofocus", it was more of an "assisted autofocus." I expect to have much better performance from this combo.

frizzle

19th of July 2009 (Sun), 18:53

Great shots everyone. I just ordered this lens to help extend my reach. Looking forward to posting my first shots (well maybe not the very first shots) here.

Agreed some stunning shots in this thread. Thanks everyone.
I've just bit the bullet & bought one too. :D

Rich S

19th of July 2009 (Sun), 20:01

50D 1/1500 sec f/6.7 ISO 320 http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc150/blackies_owner/_MG_0782_edited-2.jpg

SBK1

19th of July 2009 (Sun), 23:53

I just picked up one of these myself a few days ago but haven't had any decent weather to take it out except for the day I got it. All of these were handheld.
Excellent examples by everyone in here !

http://sixxpakk33.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p240144944-4.jpg
http://sixxpakk33.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p334534339-4.jpg
http://sixxpakk33.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p484870445-4.jpg
http://sixxpakk33.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p278928838-4.jpg

hammer418

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 00:04

One from today.

http://hammer418.smugmug.com/photos/595859286_e95st-L.jpg

cyber

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 03:04

And finally some small birds, almost all of these will have been taken with the addition of a 12mm or 20mm extension tube to reduce the minimum focus distance.

Hi Foxbat, some brilliant images, I have been contemplating getting the 400 5.6 but hesitate due to the apeture. Do you find the minimum apeture of 5.6 very restrictive? I mean how would it perform on an overcast day on a 5D II camera?

I anticipate using this lens for sports action so I would need to keep the shutter reasonably high and I feel that in that scenario the 5.6 may let me down.

I would be interested to hear your views on this

Rich S

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 03:15

Get a 400 f/2.8...or a f/4. Sports and a 5D Mk II already restrict you. That is why they have crop cameras. I have a 5D . I picked up the 50Dand the 400mm f/5.6L for Sports and Wildlife. Invest in a monopod...

foxbat

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 04:45

Hi Foxbat, some brilliant images, I have been contemplating getting the 400 5.6 but hesitate due to the apeture. Do you find the minimum apeture of 5.6 very restrictive? I mean how would it perform on an overcast day on a 5D II camera?

I anticipate using this lens for sports action so I would need to keep the shutter reasonably high and I feel that in that scenario the 5.6 may let me down.

I would be interested to hear your views on this
I don't find the maximum aperture to be a problem because I am normally so close to the bird that f/5.6 is as small as I can go anyway and still get the bird all within the DOF.

Your needs are going to be different to mine and you would benefit from the improved speed that f/2.8 or even f/4 offers, not to mention the improved auto-focus accuracy of the former. Which sport are you intending to photograph and under what kind of lighting conditions?

Methodical

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 13:27

Hi Foxbat, some brilliant images, I have been contemplating getting the 400 5.6 but hesitate due to the apeture. Do you find the minimum apeture of 5.6 very restrictive? I mean how would it perform on an overcast day on a 5D II camera?

I anticipate using this lens for sports action so I would need to keep the shutter reasonably high and I feel that in that scenario the 5.6 may let me down.

I would be interested to hear your views on this

I plan to use my 400 at day games (little league) along with the 300 f4 and 70-200. I don't think you will have any problems in daylight...night time or dawn probably...don't know much about the 5dII other than what I see on these forums. That 400 2.8 will set you back about 6-7 gs. Try the 400 5.6 for a measely $1100.

cyber

22nd of July 2009 (Wed), 05:53

I don't find the maximum aperture to be a problem because I am normally so close to the bird that f/5.6 is as small as I can go anyway and still get the bird all within the DOF.

Your needs are going to be different to mine and you would benefit from the improved speed that f/2.8 or even f/4 offers, not to mention the improved auto-focus accuracy of the former. Which sport are you intending to photograph and under what kind of lighting conditions?

I plan to use it mostly for motorspprts but I don't need it exclusively for this alone. I agree that the 2.8 would be ideal however at this time it is way over my budget. I will go with the 5.6 if nothing else other than Its reach and versatility. One day I will own the 2.8

Saphire

23rd of July 2009 (Thu), 16:07

Taken less than an hour ago.
Common Buzzard.

sheawyatt

25th of July 2009 (Sat), 01:23

WOOHOO!! Got the lens 2 days ago, went out this evening to get acquainted with it.

The birds weren't too cooperative this evening, very little activity except for this one little marsh wren who was singing his heart out.

400L + 1.4X TC
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-07-24_19-26-56_SwanLake.jpg

A dragonfly also stopped by -- he hovered for a second and I was able to get focus on him
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-07-24_19-34-05_SwanLake.jpg

There were a couple ducks around too, but nothing exciting happened. This shot is almost unbelievably sharp at 100%, and it's wide open too. I know people have raved about the sharpness of the 400 f/5.6, but I had no idea...
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-07-24_20-12-36_SwanLake1.jpg

A bit of an abstracty thing, not sure if I like it yet
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-07-24_20-22-56_SwanLake.jpg

After the lake I went up to the top of a local "mountain" (more of a hill) to shoot the sunset.

This was my first landscape shot at 560mm!! Some of the banding in the shadows is due to JPEG artifacts, but there is definitely some in the original shot too -- I need to find a good way to get rid of it as it's very noticeable at any size larger than for web.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-07-24_20-54-59_MountTolmie.jpg

Probably my favourite shot of the evening
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-07-24_20-46-40_MountTolmie.jpg

Anyway, I really like the 400L, it is crazy sharp and seems to keep that sharpness with the 1.4XTC, even wide open. AF is super fast and accurate, and with the TC AF is WAY better than my 100-400L could ever manage with a converter.

The lens itself is super light and feels really good in my hand. Most of those shots were with a tripod, but I handheld a few. I found I could get sharp shots consistently down to 1/200 of a second on the tripod, so there's room for improvement on my part, as I've rarely shot a telephoto on a tripod before, usually using a monopod or handholding. Should be fun to practice, I might go out tomorrow morning and look for herons on the tidal flats (wrong phase of the tide but I might get lucky...).

Michael Wells

25th of July 2009 (Sat), 22:41

Michael Wells

25th of July 2009 (Sat), 22:56

I did manage to catch a few "parked"!:D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3729543862_2311f5565e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3729543668_2c59d3a26d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3728738223_8820fb02e9_o.jpg

sheawyatt

25th of July 2009 (Sat), 23:56

Shea...Love the Dragon fly!! I spent several hours on the dock on my vacation trying to get that shot, and never pulled it off! They just wouldn't stop long enough to get a focus lock. Congrats on a great shot!:D ( they are all very good, but the dragon fly made me smile!)

It was a total fluke, I was waiting for the marsh wren to come back to his perch when I heard a loud humming sound, looked around and saw the dragon fly hovering in mid air. He stayed there long enough for me to unmount my lens from the tripod, focus, and get the shot. About 3-4 seconds total in one spot, completely unmoving. I've never seen a dragonfly do that before.

BeritOlam

25th of July 2009 (Sat), 23:59

http://sixxpakk33.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p334534339-4.jpg

Very nicely done!! Bravo! bw! bw!

Randall n LV

30th of July 2009 (Thu), 03:14

Gambles quail from this morning.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3770776941_d3db887693_b.jpg

Michael Wells

30th of July 2009 (Thu), 22:22

^^^^Excellent Shot, Randy!^^^^

SBK1

30th of July 2009 (Thu), 22:55

Thank-you Berit.............that's just a superb shot Randy.
Simply superb my friend !!!

Very nicely done!! Bravo! bw! bw!

rnb2

30th of July 2009 (Thu), 22:59

The 400 5.6 is my "winter" lens, the one I can carry with me when I'm driving around CT and MA for work from October-February or March. Once New England starts coming back to life, I switch to the 300 F4L IS (with or without the 1.4x) for it's versatility. During winter, birds are the only thing around to shoot, so I don't need the close focusing of the 300.

The beautiful thing with the 400 5.6 on the 5D II is that I can switch to Shutter Priority in winter light, set the ISO on Auto, and dial in the shutter speed I want (tended to use 1/1250 to guarantee sharpness). The camera will generally pick f/5.6 or 6.3 (which is fine, given how sharp the lens is wide open), then adjust the ISO to maintain the shutter speed for as long as possible, then gradually give up shutter speed when it can't maintain it.

Even though the 50D might put more pixels on the subject, it's not as dramatic as you'd think - less than the effect of adding a 1.4x to the bare lens, and I find the flexibility to crop with the 5D II makes up for any shortfall in "reach", and I get the clean high ISOs that allow me to use the 400 5.6 as described above.

sheawyatt

1st of August 2009 (Sat), 15:26

All of these are with the 1.4TC, at or near wide open.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-08-01_07-36-02_EquimaltLagoon.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-08-01_07-41-06_EquimaltLagoon.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-08-01_07-01-10_EquimaltLagoon.jpg

And a towhee
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-08-01_08-22-48_EquimaltLagoon.jpg