Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

[snandy81]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3745855649_be2f28c465.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3746644358_7b42017c28.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/3528531628_cdd7c19604.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3577593023_89a444942e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3577592541_6023a743b2.jpg

These are some of my works with a Canon 400D body and Canon 400mm f5.6L USM lens. I have shot all of them handheld. You can see more work on http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Album.aspx?uid=16441314116928751961&aid=1238319797. Believe me this is an amazing lens and works pretty well even at low light conditions. I have not experienced a difference in sharpness between f5.6 and f8 also.

[frizzle]

First L lens. Struggled with distance with moving targets a bit but I'll get the hang of it. Needed to be a bit further back.




http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/aero.jpg


Not the best day light wise but I couldn't wait to use it any longer. :)






http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/jet.jpg



One with a subject that is on the ground & not moving.


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/IMG_3043.jpg


Still very much a newbie but really enjoying the 400mm.

[aladyforty]

this is a truly awesome lens, I am about to sell mine to finance a 100-400 as I really miss the versatility but cant afford to have both :-(

[Randall n LV]

Shot these bighorns on Lake Mead Nevada.
Ef 400 f5.6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3805203188_d69ee5fd1a_b.jpg
Ef 400 f5.6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2669/3804370127_4bc2b5a71b_b.jpg
Ef 400 f5.6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3804310353_75b8648fce_b.jpg

[frizzle]

Shot yesterday at the football (Aussie rules)
Some sunshine would have been nice. :(

Wide open @ f5.6 - 1/1000 sec - ISO 400

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/_MG_3227.jpg

[BeritOlam]

Shot these bighorns on Lake Mead Nevada.
Ef 400 f5.6 and canon 2x extenderII
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3804310353_75b8648fce_b.jpg

Nicely done with the 2x extender!!! :) :) :)

[Randall n LV]

Nicely done with the 2x extender!!! :) :) :)

Sorry ,I madea mistake, this one was not with the extender. i changed photos and forgot to delete the extender part.:oops:

[Q-Man]

Here's one with the Canon 1.4X. Straight from the camera, cropped and unsharpened.

[canonloader]

Shot these from the boat this morning. Everything was just right. I love this lens.

http://www.picturelacrosse.com/birds09/waterbirds09/white-pelican-1d2n9775-081109.jpg

http://www.picturelacrosse.com/birds09/waterbirds09/white-pelican-1d2n9892-081109.jpg

[Q-Man]

Awesome! Looks like you were in the perfect spot.

Q

[canonloader]

Thanks Q, it was a fantastic day. :)

[Gary2027]

Late afternoon sun
http://www.pbase.com/gary/image/116132896/original.jpg

[Methodical]

Osprey in flight

1D3, 560mm, 1/640, ISO 800, f8

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p607464504-4.jpg

Osprey Family together

1D3, 560mm, 1/640, ISO 400, f8

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p171919036-4.jpg

Feeding time

1D3, 560mm, 1/640, ISO 400, f8

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p785188130-4.jpg

[Gary2027]

Another Osprey shot.
http://www.pbase.com/gary/image/84077468/original.jpg

[Randall n LV]

Fantastic shot^^^

[frizzle]

Another Osprey shot.
http://www.pbase.com/gary/image/84077468/original.jpg

Brilliant shot Gary. Very nice.

[jloyo001]

Another Osprey shot.
http://www.pbase.com/gary/image/84077468/original.jpg


Thats a great Osprey Shot.. I love these Birds they are crazy looking!

[Methodical]

Morning Dove:

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p54030227-4.jpg
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p354973705-5.jpg

Female Cardinal

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p49588686-5.jpg

Mr & Mrs. House Finch

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p191543565-5.jpg

[jloyo001]

I took the plunge and purchased this lens! should be on its way :) Im excited!

[bubba zanetti]

I took the plunge and purchased this lens! should be on its way :) Im excited!

You wont regret it. AT 5.6 it obviously likes its light but once its there then you wont believe how fast it can focus & how sharp it is wide open.


http://wadjelaphotography.smugmug.com/photos/556782081_r3voh-L.jpg

http://wadjelaphotography.smugmug.com/photos/240089100_Jp8PK-L-5.jpg

http://wadjelaphotography.smugmug.com/photos/41080189_fxdGB-L-27.jpg

[jloyo001]

Thanks Bubba, Yea the reason why I got this instead of the 100-400 was because I heard the 400 prime is light speed compared to the 100-400 with its autofocus :)

[Methodical]

American Black Crow
1D3, 400mm, f5.6, ISO 1000

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p54585987-5.jpg

[Methodical]

I caught'em in the act

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p238303753-5.jpg

[canonloader]

Never seen a crow with blue feathers Al. Does he have an injured foot?

[frizzle]

A few from the zoo today.


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/_MG_3495.jpg

Through the wire.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/_MG_3491.jpg


Old man Emu

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/_MG_3427.jpg


Pelicans.


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/_MG_3408.jpg

[Methodical]

I don't think so, it was just the way he was sitting I think.

Me either. I also thought they would be much blacker...maybe it's the summer plumage I guess.

I've never been lucky to capture a decent crow shot of crows as they scare easily but this one posed for me while another rumage on the yard.

Hey Frizzle nice shots. I may take my 400 to the zoo next time to get some nice tight shots like those. Did you use the tripod for any of the shots? I like them alot. This gives me some ideas now.

Never seen a crow with blue feathers Al. Does he have an injured foot?

[frizzle]

I don't think so, it was just the way he was sitting I think.

Me either. I also thought they would be much blacker...maybe it's the summer plumage I guess.

I've never been lucky to capture a decent crow shot of crows as they scare easily but this one posed for me while another rumage on the yard.

Hey Frizzle nice shots. I may take my 400 to the zoo next time to get some nice tight shots like those. Did you use the tripod for any of the shots? I like them alot. This gives me some ideas now.

Thanks Methodical.
Nope all are hand held. Given some decent light this lens really performs brilliantly.

[frizzle]

You wont regret it. AT 5.6 it obviously likes its light but once its there then you wont believe how fast it can focus & how sharp it is wide open.


http://wadjelaphotography.smugmug.com/photos/556782081_r3voh-L.jpg

http://wadjelaphotography.smugmug.com/photos/240089100_Jp8PK-L-5.jpg

http://wadjelaphotography.smugmug.com/photos/41080189_fxdGB-L-27.jpg


Nice job on all 3 Bubba. The heat haze on #2 is awesome.

[R.Perez]

I caught'em in the act

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p238303753-5.jpg

Incredible.

[Randall n LV]

Road Runner hiding in the bushes
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/3869135326_d91b7fc3e0_o.jpg
Dragonfly n flight
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3868354101_1c534f577d_o.jpg
Love the way the light shines through the wings
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3869134778_435a46a862_o.jpg
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON I think.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3869135282_e10676471f_o.jpg

[Methodical]

Nice DF in flight shot. Did you get lucky or are you skilled like that?

[quote=Randall n LV;8547744]Road Runner hiding in the bushes
Dragonfly n flight
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3868354101_1c534f577d_o.jpg
Love the way the light shines through the wings

[Randall n LV]

Thanks Al.
I guess you call it very persistent. 50-60 shots 5-6 keepers this being the best. In conjunction with the 400 I used a 24mm extention tube on several. I think this is one that I did use the extention. I also got several good captures with the 70-200 f4 is

[jloyo001]

Here is one of m first shots with this lens... Its a keeper lens thats for sure I love it!

http://joshloyo.smugmug.com/photos/636112617_pAGvN-L.jpg

[Randall n LV]

^^^nicely done^^^

[eric.brown]

My wife bought me the 400 5.6 L last week (and surprised me with it after a week of traveling)....what a great wife! :)

Had a chance to play around with it today and caught a Green Heron by our pond. He did a good job of posing. These are straight out of the camera...little bit of PP work and they'd really pop.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/3887646829_67055b284a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbrown/3887646829/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3887647203_fe5cc7d1b4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbrown/3887647203/)

[frizzle]

A few from Philip Island yesterday.


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/_MG_3627.jpg


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/_MG_3639b.jpg


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/wofty/_MG_3802.jpg

[ErnieT]

Really good second shot! Love the heat coming from the exhaust!

[canonloader]

First time at the dirt track. Three years of practice shooting little birds in flight really helped here. :)

http://www.picturelacrosse.com/dirt-racing/sept09/09-06/open-class-jumpers-1d2n5617-090709.jpg

http://www.picturelacrosse.com/dirt-racing/sept09/09-06/open-class-jumpers-1d2n5673-090709.jpg

[Saphire]

Taken today above and around my garden, handheld
Buzzard
Sparrowhawk

[Saphire]

One more taken today.

Hobby.

[frizzle]

Canonloader - great shots. Captured the action beautifully.
Saphire - really like the first one. Nice job.

[canonloader]

Thanks Frizzle, it did a real nice job all day. :)

[Saphire]

Thank you frizzle, the buzzard was only flying about 50yds away so was able to get a good clear photo with very little crop, the other two the birds were thousands of feet up so they are heavily cropped but kept all the detail. Its one amazing lens.

[frizzle]

From Philip Island today. Very overcast.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3912222976_b053b8dc3c_b.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3912222500_d68c6aed89_b.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3911440025_5945794b8d_b.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3911438589_2df03fb341_b.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3912219774_15caf92898_b.jpg

[Methodical]

Nice shots Frizzle. What were the shutter speeds?

[Methodical]

Btw have you notice the 400 5.6 is now more expensive than the 300 f4 IS

[frizzle]

Nice shots Frizzle. What were the shutter speeds?

The bike was @ 1/400 Sec
Most of the cars were @ 1/500 Sec
I was using a monopod.

[woof]

From my boat, handheld.
1/400th f/5.6 iso100
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7429/ospreywulf.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/ospreywulf.jpg/)

actual size:
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8633/ospreywulf2.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/ospreywulf2.jpg/)

[Q-Man]

Nice! Love the talons on these guys. This is a young one right (orange eyes)? Here's a couple I took and posted yesterday. Bird was too close!

[woof]

All of the full grown Ospreys here in Florida have orange eyes. Here is a nice sequence that I shot this morning. Again, from my boat, handheld. I have hundreds of images of Ospreys. I watch them dive for fish every day out of my window. All of these are cropped. All f/5.6, 1/1000th, iso100.

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3077/wulfospreydive1.jpg (http://img514.imageshack.us/i/wulfospreydive1.jpg/)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5838/wulfospreydive2.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/wulfospreydive2.jpg/)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4129/wulfospreydive3.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/wulfospreydive3.jpg/)

Here is a close up of #2. In for the kill!

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5834/wulfospreydive4s.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/wulfospreydive4s.jpg/)

[Q-Man]

This lens has decent bokeh as well.

Q

[Methodical]

Mama Ospreyhttp://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p566143968-4.jpg

[booju]

Btw have you notice the 400 5.6 is now more expensive than the 300 f4 IS


If you know anyone that's looking for a MINT CONDITION 400/5.6L
I'm selling mine in the classifieds here...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=757892

I know I'm sure going to miss it for now...:(

[booju]

Frizzle...

Those are some really FANTASTIC shots!!!

Good job!:D

[frizzle]

Frizzle...

Those are some really FANTASTIC shots!!!

Good job!:D

Thanks booju appreciate it.

[Alexei TND]

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1075/bokeda.jpg

Gotta love the 400's bokeh, 5.6 is still enough to nuke the bg when done correctly

[frizzle]

Very nice Alexei :D

[Alexei TND]

Cheers frizzle ^^

[mikeassk]

From my boat, handheld.
1/400th f/5.6 iso100
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7429/ospreywulf.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/ospreywulf.jpg/)

actual size:
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8633/ospreywulf2.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/ospreywulf2.jpg/)

Very Impressed!

[phreeky]

Good for planes

http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.tsv%20airshow/IMG_8684_800w.JPG

http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.tsv%20airshow/IMG_8232_800w.JPG

Birds (some with 2x TC)

http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.birds/IMG_9201_800w.JPG

http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.birds/IMG_9579_800w.JPG

http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.birds/IMG_9718_800w.JPG

http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.birds/IMG_9741_800w.JPG

And OK for moon shots too (also with 2x TC)

http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.misc/Moon_800x800.JPG

[Paulo Oliveira]

I think that´s my next lens... :cool:

[frizzle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/4015832157_c1a413ffe2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4015828355_a339bcb05e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/4015831125_0c3c4e5f99_o.jpg

[foxbat]

Some nice bike shots there frizzle. The first one has a nice 3D look to me.

[Paulo Oliveira]

Excellent shots frizzle :cool:

[Mast3rChi3f]

Great shtos frizzle.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/42/img6881jd.jpg

[Rafromak]

The 400mm f/5.6L USM is a very nice lens. A pretty good bang for the money, I would say.

Juvenile swan? Maybe an albino woodpecker? :) :) (I don't really know much about birds). It was approximately 35 feet from the road, eating weeds from the only shallow water not frozen. It was not concerned whatsoever with me being so close (I stood about 50' away while taking photos).
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/IMG0267b.jpg
This is a little bird that seldom stands still for me to take pictures of:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/IMG_7008b.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/HawkC_7056b.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/IMG_7105b.jpg
The last two are of the same hawk. I took them while moose hunting in Alaska (yes, I eat what I kill). The hawk became sort of a friend (maybe a curiosity?). Anyways, it would fly around the place i was standing on (a tall rocky knob), but one time it landed on a small tree at eye level. The sun was on my back while I shot around 14 times with the 40D on AI-Servo and burst mode. It stood there perhaps 35 feet away, staring at me while I talked to it and took pictures. Then it raised its tail, dropped some stinky, and flew away :) It would be very difficult for me to express what I felt as I looked at this beautiful bird. I could sense its wildness, strength, and confidence. It was completely unafraid.

[frizzle]

Beautiful shots Rafromak - Just beautiful.

[Methodical]

I agree really nice shots Rafromak. You don't get many Hawks just sitting and allowing such close pictures. Looks like a Coopers Hawk or Sharp-shinned Hawk; judging by it's legs I will go with Coopers

[canonloader]

The last two are of the same hawk. I took them while moose hunting in Alaska (yes, I eat what I kill). The hawk became sort of a friend (maybe a curiosity?). Anyways, it would fly around the place i was standing on (a tall rocky knob),
He was the spotter for the Moose. Showing them where you were. :mrgreen:

[Rafromak]

Thanks to all of you for the nice comments. The hawk seemed quite large at close range. I would think that it was from ten to twelve inches tall (head to tail). It was impressive to say the least!

I find the EF 400mm f/5.6 USM (no IS) lens easy to use hand-held. I set my 40D's sharpness one notch past default, and don't use any software sharpening. The lens seems to be very sharp, and I really enjoy using it.

[Rafromak]

He was the spotter for the Moose. Showing them where you were. :mrgreen:
I wish :D

I believe that it was flying around looking for small birds and rodents being displaced as I walked around the place, or just being curious about what I was doing there. Hawks won't nest in this place because it's very close to a trail, the place is too low (easy for humans to reach by foot), and the trees are too small. I could see this and another hawk fighting with the ravens every now and then. Even the ravens would put a distance between them and this hawk.

[woos]

Mmm, moose. I have a freezer full of it, my dad sends me down some every year. So good.

[rupek]

Couple from a recent trip to the New Forest, UK

[Randall n LV]

A few shots from the park. Black-crowned Night Heron.
Canon 50d, 400 f5.6 mounted on monopod.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/4030496745_e15e4fb238_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/3934891465_2f5c86715c_o.jpg

C & C welcome
Thanks for looking

[Michael Wells]

^^^Nice, Randall!^^^

[Randall n LV]

Thanks Michael. Cool looking bird arn't they.

[Randall n LV]

Baby mountain Bluebird "Bad hair day"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/3934891085_23d43d12a0_o.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5851/img7691zz.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2512/img7774.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/6642/img7781.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2888/img7885.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6083/img8006q.jpg

[Methodical]

Nice images. I like the back shot the most

[eric.brown]

I've posted this in another thread but thought I'd add to this great lens photo archive.

Here are two from my recent Yellowstone & Grand Teton Trip. The first is a Gray Jay in Grand Tetons...the 2nd a Gray Jay in Yellowstone.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3956572541_14b258f0f3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbrown/3956572541/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2687/4040623231_5895d37674_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbrown/4040623231/)

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9913/img7326.jpg

[mäger]

so this is good introduction to 500L4?:p

[Ed Rotberg]

I've mostly been using my 500mm f/4L IS and my 300mm f/2.8L IS over the past year or so. However, I took a short trip down to Orlando last week, and didn't want to drag the BIG glass, so I pulled out my trusty 400mm f/5.6L. As much as I love the 500 and the 300, you'll have to pry my 400 from my cold, dead hands. Here are a few (all hand-held) for you.

= Ed =

1. White Ibis profile
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/White%20Ibis%20profile.jpg

2. White Ibis - frog legs for breakfast - YUM!
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/White%20Ibis%20-%20frog%20legs%20for%20breakfast.jpg

3. Female Anhinga (in the rain)
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Female%20Anhinga%20-%20Orlando.jpg

4. Boat-tailed Grackle - female - in the rain
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Boat-tailed%20Grackle.jpg

5. GBH - profile
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/GBH%20profile.jpg

6. Limpkin
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Limpkin%20-%20Orlando.jpg

7. Little Blue Heron
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/LBH%20-%20Orlando.jpg

[frizzle]

Stunning shots Ed. Very very nice.

[frizzle]

I've posted this in another thread but thought I'd add to this great lens photo archive.

Here are two from my recent Yellowstone & Grand Teton Trip. The first is a Gray Jay in Grand Tetons...the 2nd a Gray Jay in Yellowstone.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3956572541_14b258f0f3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbrown/3956572541/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2687/4040623231_5895d37674_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbrown/4040623231/)

Both great shots but the 2nd one is just a beautiful photograph.

[Mast3rChi3f]

Ed Rotberg amazing set.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4638/img7862n.jpg

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5838/img7899p.jpg

[Viky]

Couple of my shots with the amazing Canon 400mm 5.6 L:)

I hardly ever stop down with this lens!

Portraits..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/rx100/IMG_0395.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/rx100/IMG_0400.jpg



The Moon..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3863347681_b3cc6c6b6f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/3710576190_afca4e7555_o.jpg

[Viky]

Birds...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/3710395212_f979c1c131.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3710523374_389523def2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3710525374_04249a49ef.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3824141000_56abb19e09.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/4049933380_ecf1587ccf.jpg

With the Kenko 2x TC
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/3979823302_e2011a573f.jpg

Wildlife...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/4049932704_4384a340dd.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/4054186935_80de8aa54d_o.jpg

[Evo-L]

Wow, amazing pictures. The one on the first page with the moon is excellent!

[eric.brown]

Both great shots but the 2nd one is just a beautiful photograph.

thanks!

[luigis]

One of my first Nature shots, I usually shot landscapes only.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/lrargerich/IMG_6197sa3.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ FANTASTIC!!!!

[sanjeedbd]

Got this gem recently and shot some test images that don't look so bad. Use it mounted on a 450D. Probably a 50D would have offered more flexibilities and produced better results. Am I right?

In fact EF 400mm f/5.6L USM is the best glass across the board for BIF. All other lenses are heavier thus inappropriate for BIF shots that are mostly handheld. It's autofocus is lightening fast and quiet. Furthermore, it is also wonderful (on tripods if needed) for sitting or swimming birds and animals in good light. No other lens possesses these dual capabilities. Absence of IS in this lens is not an issue at all. People use it for wildlife and birding in good light when shutter speeds have to be above 1/800 at least all the time. From that level onwards IS has no role to play rather it may create trouble for AF.

I'll be back with some captured images shortly. BTW, help needed re how to upload images. Thnx in advance.

[Kafn8td]

One of my first captures with my 400 5.6. What a great lens, fast focusing & sharp.

http://mcdaniel-photos.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds-09/Its-a-goose/699857590_JP4kE-XL.jpg

[mäger]

i believe this is much sharper than the dust pump?

[sanjeedbd]

Finally, here's one. Not so good as this is one of the first captures. Comments are welcome.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4058198810_f5b7b9cf55.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/2000
Focal length: 400 mm
ISO: 400
Exp. Prog: Aperture Priority AE
Metering: Evaluative
Equipment Position: Handheld
Date & Time: 30Oct09, 8.30 am

[sanjeedbd]

Kafn8td


Your image is awesome. Lovely light, colors, sharpness and moment captured.

May I hereby request you to kindly mention the EXIF data so that learners like me can learn?

Thanks in advance.

[Kafn8td]

Kafn8td


Your image is awesome. Lovely light, colors, sharpness and moment captured.

May I hereby request you to kindly mention the EXIF data so that learners like me can learn?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks! I'm traveling, so I'll have to get it for you when I get back. My guess is ISO 1000, manual - f5.6 @ 1250, raw, spot meter and focus. Pick the bird up when he makes his first move and try to keep the focus point on him while you rattle off frames.

[sanjeedbd]

Here are some more:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4095534696_65b6bfaaf1.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Aperture: f/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/500
Focal length: 400 mm
ISO: 400
Exp. Prog: Aperture Priority AE
Metering: Evaluative
Equipment Position: Tripod
Date & Time: 10Nov09, 8:40 am

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4063729671_6b3543d874.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/800
Focal length: 400 mm
ISO: 400
Exp. Prog: Aperture Priority AE
Metering: Evaluative
Equipment Position: Handheld
Date & Time: 31Oct09, 10:53 am

[frizzle]

Another motor sport shot with this terrific lens.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4096904779_26b0f7a70c_o.jpg

[sanjeedbd]

Some wonderful images in this thread (some basic EXIF data would be helpful). However, probably posting medium or small size pictures in low resolution would save space and allow posting more. Let's abstain from posting large ones. Thnx.

[frizzle]

Some wonderful images in this thread (some basic EXIF data would be helpful). However, probably posting medium or small size pictures in low resolution would save space and allow posting more. Let's abstain from posting large ones. Thnx.

Everyone is posting within the forum guide lines & rules.
1024 pixels at the longer side (maximum)
I use these threads a lot to check out possible new lenses as do lots of other people. It's difficult to check the quality of a lens if the users are posting small low res pictures.
Your shots above for instance are very sharp and it would be nice to see a little bit bigger version.
Exif data is available on most shots here (not all though)
Re Exif data - I use exif viewer for firefox. If you don't use firefox, just google exif viewer.
But for the record on mine.

Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Aperture: f/7
Shutter Speed: 1/640
Focal length: 400 mm
ISO: 100
Exp. Prog: Manual
Metering: Evaluative
Equipment Position: Monopod

[dliveleyphotography]

Taken with Canon 1.4x attached, shot wide open at F8 on 1DmkiiN:

http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/711673019_NqvZS-XL.jpg

http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/711674732_RCJAH-XL.jpg

http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/711675402_LFqdL-XL.jpg

http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/711675994_EzHrc-XL.jpg

100% crop of above picture:
http://www.dliveleyphotography.com/photos/711676070_wmqKU-XL.jpg

[sanjeedbd]

frizzle & dliveleyphotography

Ur above pix r simply awesome. Thnx for sharing. Extremely happy 2 b a member of the great EF 400mm f/5.6L lens owners' group. Suspect and worried, Canon might b in the process of replacing this legendary glass. If they do, probably it won't b the same. Perhaps with IS and f/4, it'll b heavier and costlier. It would b wise and convenient on everyone's part if they don't.

[frizzle]

frizzle & dliveleyphotography

Ur above pix r simply awesome. Thnx for sharing. Extremely happy 2 b a member of the great EF 400mm f/5.6L lens owners' group. Suspect and worried, Canon might b in the process of replacing this legendary glass. If they do, probably it won't b the same. Perhaps with IS and f/4, it'll b heavier and costlier. It would b wise and convenient on everyone's part if they don't.

Agreed sanjeedbd.
Even if Canon replace this lens, I see no reason for me to upgrade. I'm more than happy with the performance of this baby.

[sanjeedbd]

Agreed sanjeedbd.
Even if Canon replace this lens, I see no reason for me to upgrade. I'm more than happy with the performance of this baby.

Neither would I. However, I feel sorry for those who might be looking for it in the days to come. Stocks already seem exhausted or almost exhausted with Canon dealers round the globe.

[Randall n LV]

Northern Harrier
therest of the set http://www.flickr.com/photos/29005507@N07/sets/72157622658303255/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/4094151033_f55465a224_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4094911936_0cb5c7e9b3_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4091520602_04e736b4b6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2605/4091521042_03044c2427_o.jpg

C & C welcome
Thanks for looking

[frizzle]

Great job Randall. :)

[Methodical]

Are there rumors about a replacement? Or are they just about to jack the prices up again?

Neither would I. However, I feel sorry for those who might be looking for it in the days to come. Stocks already seem exhausted or almost exhausted with Canon dealers round the globe.

[tommykjensen]

Stocks already seem exhausted or almost exhausted with Canon dealers round the globe.

This lens has always been hard to get. If stock was an indication of when a lense is replaced this lens should have been replaced at least 10 times the past 5 years I have been here on POTN.

Ohh and please post rumors in the appropriate forum ;) This thread is not the place to discuss rumors.

[sanjeedbd]

Did I mention rumors anywhere? No, I didn't. It was a hunch watching the stock situation everywhere.

[Randall n LV]

Great job Randall. :)

Thanks frizzle, it was my first real attempt at birding.
Herearea few morefrom the day

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29005507@N07/sets/72157622658303255/

Can't wait to give it another try

[Randall n LV]

I stop by the park on my way to work not knowing that DFG had planted trout in the pond the day before. The cormorants were taking advantage and helping them selves. C and C always welcome.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4117128056_abf4117cf1.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4117129420_936a14b284.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/4117130780_24a2258a04.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4117132154_f1957f9363.jpg

[sanjeedbd]

Great captures Randall n LV. Keep it up.

[Headshotzx]

I stop by the park on my way to work not knowing that DFG had planted trout in the pond the day before. The cormorants were taking advantage and helping them selves. C and C always welcome.

That gives a new meaning to 'gobbling it up'! :eek:

[Randall n LV]

Great captures Randall n LV. Keep it up.

Thank you. I will be out tomorrow. Hopefully I will can get some cool shots:D
Here are a few more from the same day.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4116391423_9c44cceb44.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/4116388027_af144f96d4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4116390015_9405a01f5e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4117159880_06d6bd7799.jpg

[Morlow]

A few of my favorites with this lens.

Edit: Updated second garter snake shot. It was really washed out.


1.) GBH
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3411902545_3d88c2abfc_o.jpg

2.) This is my favorite shot I've taken with any lens.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3411903137_285c09e47a_o.jpg

3.) Garter Snake
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3376767726_c304c59d2f_o.jpg

4.) Garter Snake 2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4124400362_eb49feee99_o.jpg

5.) Robin
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4040598266_b9b15e99a9_o.jpg

6.) Titmouse
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/4079137576_ea0d5ddb0c_o.jpg

7.) Mountain Bluebird
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3473118006_b14d8af0fe_o.jpg

8.) Quick edit of another shot of the snake
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/4124413934_2bf70bcf9a_o.jpg

[Randall n LV]

Fantastic ^^^

[frizzle]

Love the bokeh in #5 Morlow.

[Morlow]

Thanks guys. I always feel like I want more reach for wildlife but I can't afford any of the $4k+ lenses and I have to say, for the price this lens can take some great shots.

[Michael Wells]

I've been really busy, and haven't been on here for quite a while. Way too many shots to list individually, but I'd really like to say WOW! to all of you who have been posting...some really incredible shots here!:D

[Methodical]

Don't you just love this lens. I especially enjoy it with the 1.4 on it. Here's a King Rail photo taken at Huntley Meadows in Virginia

1D3, 560mm, f8, 1/500 @ ISO 2000

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p36080300-5.jpg

1D3, 560mm, f8, 1/320 @ ISO 2000

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p420040714-5.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

Normal
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/3073/img0237red1.jpg

100% crop
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/3979/img0237red.jpg

[AirshowPhotographer]

This will be my first post on here and so far I have found this website useful. Great pictures EVERYONE, this lens for me will be primarily used for Airshows and then I'll start my bird photography extravaganza!:cool:

[woof]

I have so many great shots from this lens, I love it! From yesterday, hand-held in my rocking boat, sunny and 80 down here in Florida:
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9628/wulfospreycopy.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/wulfospreycopy.jpg/)

Close up actual pixels:
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2356/wulfospreyclose.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/i/wulfospreyclose.jpg/)

[Randall n LV]

Northern Harrier from a few wees ago. Hope you enjoy.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2580/4132642714_c6026eaa85_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/4132642804_bcabe527c0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4132642760_3969d3455e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/4131880303_396cf352d7_o.jpg

[amyandmark3]

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1047043643-4.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p674880271-4.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p814612071-4.jpg

[sanjeedbd]

Dear Randall & Morlow, all your captures are awesome to say the least. Great job frens, keep it up and entertain the nature lovers with these gems so that some non-lovers also become aware of saving it.

I returned today after a weeklong Eid vacation from my rural home. Have some shots from there to share however, I read only 2 shots can be posted on a thread and continuation of old threads are discouraged.

May I request your suggestions on this? Thanks in advance.

[Randall n LV]

Thanks sanjeedbd. here is my next set.

American Kestrel Captured at the Las Vegas Wetlands park. Enjoy

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4154982753_f24bb2c11f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/4155743684_ede5279b9c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4155744182_ca5b88d49f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/4154982619_abc689919e_b.jpg

[frizzle]

Dear Randall & Morlow, all your captures are awesome to say the least. Great job frens, keep it up and entertain the nature lovers with these gems so that some non-lovers also become aware of saving it.

I returned today after a weeklong Eid vacation from my rural home. Have some shots from there to share however, I read only 2 shots can be posted on a thread and continuation of old threads are discouraged.

May I request your suggestions on this? Thanks in advance.

Hi Sanjeedbd
I think you can post up to 8 at a time.
Maximum height or width of 1024 pixels
At least that's the way I interpreted it.

You may embed **) maximum of eight (8) photos per thread. This means: you may embed up to 8 photos when you start a new thread. You may embed additional photos if requested, but only in a reply to other member's post. If photo size exceeds 1024x1024 box, you may not embed it: post a link (URL) to it instead.

Nice shots Randall.

[sanjeedbd]

Thanks Frizzle. Good to know that. Here’s one of mine. This variety is vanishing fast. Locally known as Holde Pakhi.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4155627506_3ae0461ed5_b.jpg

EXIF Data
Date/time: 20Nov09, 9.49 am
Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Position: Hand held
Focal Length: 400mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter speed: 1/1000
Mode: Aperture Priority AE
ISO: 800
Metering: Evaluative
Capture file type: RAW
Processors: Lightroom & Neat Image

[amyandmark3]

Also posted in the 50D thread:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4157916227_ab5a4aa13e_b.jpg

[Saphire]

Two more.

[sanjeedbd]

Hi Randall. Ur shots of American Kestrel with a grasshopper in its claws is simply breathtaking. Great job buddy.

Dear 400mm f/5.6L Users,

May I know what distance do u find appropriate from to get a clear shot of your subject with this lens? For me it seems to work well from approximately 25-60 meters in good light. I tried from 100+ meters; it didn't come what we call tack sharp. May I know your views please?

Thanks in advance.

Sanjeed

[Randall n LV]

I am just having too much fun with my new hobby! enjoy

Female Phainopepla
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4161788158_45406ae35a_b.jpg
Verdin
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/4160084659_4ee84b226e_b.jpg
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4160084243_c7a4b1db7f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/4161788290_9edcd6e153_b.jpg
Northern Mockingbird
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4157365699_ea14bb1a4b_b.jpg

[Michael Wells]

Randall, you are getting some fantastic shots!

[Randall n LV]

Thanks Michael. I am having tooooo much fum with my ef400. I think it has only been off my 50d 2 times since I got it. And as a big bonus getting a lot of excersize chasing these birds around LOL. PS I posted new set of the Kestrel in the bird forum, and getting ready to post up the Redtailed Falcon, Merlin and Peregrine Falcon.

[Randall n LV]

Here are a few more shots from the last few days.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4164659843_19f8c86190_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4160082451_cc027e15f6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/4160077731_ba6db89b65_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4157365805_ac5e99f3fe.jpg

[sanjeedbd]

One more:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4155781640_487055ebfd.jpg

EXIF info
Date/time: 20Nov09, 9.30 am
Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Position: Hand held
Focal Length: 400mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter speed: 1/1250
Mode: Aperture Priority AE
ISO: 800
Metering: Evaluative
Capture file type: RAW
Processors: Lightroom & Neat Image

[amyandmark3]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4169860124_9e66a52725_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2532/4169096929_6a54d88c95_o.jpg

[sanjeedbd]

One seagull flight shot:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/4176873564_d6e39339c2_b.jpg

EXIF info
Date/time: 30Nov09, 4.45 pm
Place: Kuakata sea beach
Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Position: Hand held
Focal Length: 400mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter speed: 1/2000
Mode: Aperture Priority AE
ISO: 400
Metering: Spot
Capture file type: RAW
Processors: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

[frizzle]

One seagull flight shot:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/4176873564_d6e39339c2_b.jpg

EXIF info
Date/time: 30Nov09, 4.45 pm
Place: Kuakata sea beach
Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Position: Hand held
Focal Length: 400mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter speed: 1/2000
Mode: Aperture Priority AE
ISO: 400
Metering: Spot
Capture file type: RAW
Processors: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom


Nice job sanjeedbd.

[ErnieT]

Awesome photo's peoples!!! Here is one i got a few days ago in Brackendale, BC Canada!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4171354454_104775eb5f_b.jpg

Love this lens!!!

[Kafn8td]

Awesome photo's peoples!!! Here is one i got a few days ago in Brackendale, BC Canada!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4171354454_104775eb5f_b.jpg

Love this lens!!!

WOW! I hope that's on a wall somewhere.

[frizzle]

Awesome photo's peoples!!! Here is one i got a few days ago in Brackendale, BC Canada!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4171354454_104775eb5f_b.jpg

Love this lens!!!

Amazing shot ErnieT

[sanjeedbd]

Thanks Frizzle. Encouragement is the only nourishment that keeps a hobbyist going.

[ErnieT]

Nice shot sanjeedbd!.. and as well Thanks alot Kafn8td, and frizzle!!!

[NukeGM]

One from today.

http://cv-photozz.smugmug.com/Other/Wildlife-Pets/IMG1171/739121465_PdQxj-XL.jpg

[sanjeedbd]

Nice shot sanjeedbd!.. and as well Thanks alot Kafn8td, and frizzle!!!

Thanks ErnieT.

BTW, why do u wanna sell such masterpieces like 5D MK II, 40D and that magnificent EF400mm f/5.6L?

[ErnieT]

I'm selling all these wonderful items, because i'd like to upgrade (if you could call it that) to a 7D and a 500mm F4L, and a 1.4Xtender :) That to me would be the ultimate birding setup! They really are amazing pieces of equipment tho!