Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

GeForceFX

30th of June 2007 (Sat), 12:01

was looking in the 'lens sample image archive' and saw that this super lens was missing.
So, start posting those sharp pictures!! :D
Or are there no POTN-members who own this lens? (can't believe that :lol:)

ps: can a moderator put this topic in de archive-topic?

In2Photos

3rd of July 2007 (Tue), 09:07

This has been added to the archive, but it would certainly help if we had some shots. ;) So, let's see some pics people.

Big K

6th of July 2007 (Fri), 18:01

Greetings all. Below is my first post to this forum. If this one goes well, I have a couple of other pictures I will add as examples. Great forum. Hope my contribution helps.

Shot from outside fence about 20 feet from foul line. You can see a part of second base by his foot to give you some distance reference. Settings: f/4 1/3200 0ev ISO200

Zilly

6th of July 2007 (Fri), 18:22

nice looking shot would love this lens would love to get it but its just out of my price range

think im gonna have to go 300mm f2.8 then use a 1.4 or 2x when i want extra range

Big K

10th of July 2007 (Tue), 20:48

Thanks Dom. I think you would love the 300 as well. A buddy has one and it is an awsome product and is not quite the load the 400 is. I am currently looking for a sherpa to help me lug the 400 around. :D

Panza

4th of August 2007 (Sat), 16:53

Taken during rally Norway. It was snowing quite heavily during this stage but got a few nice pictures anyway.

EF400 2.8 @ F4.5, 1/200sec:

cwphoto

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 03:07

EOS-1D Mark III, 400/2.8 IS, ISO 800, 1/320s @ f/4:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25432&stc=1&d=1181908770

EOS-1D Mark III, 400/2.8 IS & 1.4x II, ISO 1,600, 1/160s @ f/4.5:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25433&stc=1&d=1181909674

EOS-1D Mark III, 400/2.8 IS, ISO 800, 1/160s @ f5:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25301&stc=1&d=1181563032

EOS-1D Mark III, 400/2.8 IS, ISO 200, 1/250s @ f/3.5:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25304&stc=1&d=1181563977

EOS-1D Mark II N, 400/2.8 IS, ISO 100, 1/500s @ f/4:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20927&stc=1&d=1172845775

EOS-1D Mark II N, 400/2.8 IS, ISO 100, 1/500s @ f/2.8:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20936&stc=1&d=1172848519

EOS-1DMark II N, 400/2.8 IS, ISO 100, 1/640s @ f/4:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18020&stc=1&d=1165759782

EOS-1D Mark II N, 400/2.8 IS & 1.4x II, ISO 100, 1/125s @ f/6.3:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18308&stc=1&d=1166392248

cwphoto

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 03:14

EOS-1Ds Mark II, 400/2.8 IS & 1.4x II, ISO 200, 1/500s @ f/4.5:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19736&stc=1&d=1170429910

EOS-1Ds Mark II, 400/2.8 IS & 1.4x II, ISO 100, 1/250s @ f/4.5:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19730&stc=1&d=1170428877

sbressler

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 03:58

cwphoto

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 04:06

Which have you found is better, the Mark IIN or the Mark III? Damn, and you have a 1Ds too?

Apart from the AF inconsistency, the Mark III is the pick. Although I really like the separation one gets from a FF camera.

303villain

18th of September 2007 (Tue), 20:10

cwphoto-those are amazing. I want your gear AND your job!!

cwphoto

3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 11:01

EOS-1D Mark III, 400/2.8 IS, ISO 400, 1/800s @ f/2.8:

cwphoto

3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 11:02

cwphoto-those are amazing. I want your gear AND your job!!

Thanks! Although be careful what you wish for!

woollyback

3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 17:25

cwphoto,

That second photo is teriffic, a 400mm f2.8 portrait lens - great.

Rob

CyberDyneSystems

3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 17:33

cwphoto-those are amazing. I want your gear AND your job!!
Won't get you his skilz though .. ;)

cwphoto

3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 22:48

cwphoto,

That second photo is teriffic, a 400mm f2.8 portrait lens - great.

Rob

Thanks, the only way to get candids with this little fellow - every time he notices me shooting he wants to come and chimp!

Tom W

3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 22:52

Well, here is the 400/2.8 with stacked Canon 1.4X and 2X teleconverters, reduced for web size:

http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/76363978.jpg

jj_photography

4th of November 2007 (Sun), 03:07

Spectacular Images guys... Keep it up

Cap0ne

12th of November 2007 (Mon), 18:50

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=38031

danskim

18th of January 2008 (Fri), 12:26

More pictures!

aligater

21st of January 2008 (Mon), 08:01

Pretty good for wildlife too.....1D MK III, 560mm, ISO 800, 1/80th, f 5.6,ex comp -2/3, flash @-1 2/3rds.

SoaringUSAEagle

21st of January 2008 (Mon), 10:42

That's a very awesome shot! Man I want this baby :)

michael_

21st of January 2008 (Mon), 21:58

here are a few from mine recently during a fashion parade at the tennis :)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9800/mi081mg4380mvzi5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/7596/mi081mg4331mvbe1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/2851/mi081mg4381mvox6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

this has to be Canons best lens, although it is heavy the IQ is just amazing, i was shooting the tennis a few weeks back from in the stands, players where a good 15-20m away maybe took up 1/6th of the screen, at full res they are tack sharp out of the camera its quite amazing.

JCheungPhoto

21st of January 2008 (Mon), 22:10

This is the only lens that makes me wish I could sell my kidney for...Incredible photos

S.Horton

5th of February 2008 (Tue), 21:19

Bump - Considering it for Yellowstone. Wondering about IQ with 2X.

aligater

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 00:40

Sam,
image quality is very good, shot below taken @ 800mm with a 1D Mk III from about 75 feet.
Both pics are straight out of the camera, the first just resized and the second is a 100% crop from the first.

cwphoto

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 01:07

Carlton, I'm not sure that's the best example of that combo's capability. That 100% crop is pretty soft.

TitusvilleSurfer

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 01:38

It's a 100% crop of a shot already dampened by a 2x teleconverter. Your practically looking at 1600mm there! So yes, it's a lil soft...but what a beautiful bird, and lens! :D

cwphoto

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 02:34

It's a 100% crop of a shot already dampened by a 2x teleconverter. Your practically looking at 1600mm there! So yes, it's a lil soft...but what a beautiful bird, and lens! :D

That combo is capable of much better than that. All I'm saying is it's not a good example.

S.Horton

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 16:12

Handheld?

(joking)
:eek::D;)

Thx for posting up. My subject will be wolves, Lamar Valley, Yellowstone. Best guess, 800mm might get me 1/4 of the frame with a wolf.

R Mutt

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 16:55

That combo is capable of much better than that. All I'm saying is it's not a good example.

agreed

aligater

8th of February 2008 (Fri), 15:02

LOL...........it can`t be that bad !

http://www.waterscape.com/features-and-articles/news/1065/kingfisher-photo-competition-winners-announced

Agreed its not the best example of the combo.............. man i love that pic.........:lol:

laxx

8th of February 2008 (Fri), 15:30

Congrats!

samdiesel

30th of May 2008 (Fri), 16:34

UFC 82 Shot from the photographer's balcony on a Canon 5D with the 400mm f/2.8L IS.
http://www.pbase.com/samdiesel/image/94424402

laxx

30th of May 2008 (Fri), 17:07

Awesome. I just want to go to a live UFC event, let alone be able to get in the photographer's balcony. =T Color me jealous.

S.Horton

3rd of June 2008 (Tue), 07:28

@'gater - thank you, I did notice that.

For this trip, we went with 400 f/4 DO IS b/c of weight; my wife and dad will be hand holding gear quite a bit. The 2X on the DO is not quite as sharp as what you have here, unfortunately, but 1.4 is is excellent.

silvex

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 02:37

40D 400Lf2.8 wide open ISO 100

Sage Erickson
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/339498352_SiJym-XL.jpg

Malia Manuel
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/339496696_yvAEw-XL.jpg

Malia Manuel
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/339496337_QoRDE-XL.jpg

Malia Manuel
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/339497401_eAPqd-XL.jpg

Courtney Conlogue
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/339498798_ak9HV-XL.jpg

aligater

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 17:29

Silvex....................wow..................... ..awesome.......Great job.

michael_

4th of August 2008 (Mon), 09:18

400 with 1.4TC

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/3341/2m36070ch2.jpg

silvex

4th of August 2008 (Mon), 11:47

Silvex....................wow..................... ..awesome.......Great job.

Thanks!

Kyl3

14th of September 2008 (Sun), 06:30

Epic bump!

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/18358-2/20080912-KJS_5474ks.jpg

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/18214-2/20080912-KJS_5254ks.jpg

cwphoto

14th of September 2008 (Sun), 06:53

Great timing Kyle.

Kyl3

14th of September 2008 (Sun), 07:43

Thanks mate! :D

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/18486-2/20080913-KJS_5709ks.jpg

http://www.kylesharpphoto.com/gallery/d/18478-2/20080913-KJS_5696ks.jpg

sbressler

16th of September 2008 (Tue), 01:54

How in the world did you accomplish the lighting in this shot?

400 with 1.4TC

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/3341/2m36070ch2.jpg

FlyingPhotog

16th of September 2008 (Tue), 01:56

here are a few from mine recently during a fashion parade at the tennis :)

Forgive me for pulling a Lazarus on this particular post but WOW these are sharp...

The reflection of the court in her sunglasses is killer!

TristanCardew

16th of September 2008 (Tue), 10:32

Bike messenger in Sydney.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2407659898_e3a17265c0_b.jpg

Bokeh = crazy!

rovers_Andy

27th of September 2008 (Sat), 16:31

First shots with the 400. C+C welcome (i know its not in the C+C thread)
Thankyou

rovers_Andy

27th of September 2008 (Sat), 16:33

some more :-)

PHOTOHAPPYHAWAII

9th of October 2008 (Thu), 04:09

These photos are taken in Hawaii with my 400mm 2.8l. I shoot bodyboarding, surfing, outdoors, and nature. request for a Hawaii photo, I'll shoot it from the 4hundy...

PHOTOHAPPYHAWAII

9th of October 2008 (Thu), 04:15

My first duck at Waimea Falls Park

cwphoto

9th of October 2008 (Thu), 05:17

These photos are taken in Hawaii with my 400mm 2.8l. I shoot bodyboarding, surfing, outdoors, and nature. request for a Hawaii photo, I'll shoot it from the 4hundy...

Would be better if your subject was in focus. ;)

PHOTOHAPPYHAWAII

9th of October 2008 (Thu), 05:52

I gotta post edit them properly and yes I'll post the focused shots next time... I new on here, any advice on my resizing? I use Photoshop CS, thanks

silvex

9th of October 2008 (Thu), 11:16

some more :-)

They have a "weird" haze ? Over-exposed ? Fog ? OOF? I can't nail it, but the IQ is not the one the 400f/2.8 IS is known for.

sprite

10th of October 2008 (Fri), 14:38

They have a "weird" haze ? Over-exposed ? Fog ? OOF? I can't nail it, but the IQ is not the one the 400f/2.8 IS is known for.

I thought the same - maybe it was the atmospheric conditions or something, but yes not the quality normally expected with this lense.

perhaps the op will let us know more info

Mark

canadianbacon52

10th of October 2008 (Fri), 18:08

They have a "weird" haze ? Over-exposed ? Fog ? OOF? I can't nail it, but the IQ is not the one the 400f/2.8 IS is known for.

Looks exactly like flare.. was the hood on?

SBPhoto

18th of October 2008 (Sat), 18:48

Action from Gaelic Football with 400/2.8L IS
http://www.ephotozine.com/photo/1027361/large

silvex

18th of October 2008 (Sat), 20:09

Action from Gaelic Football with 400/2.8L IS
http://www.ephotozine.com/photo/1027361/large

Nice and crisp! That is a 400Lf/2.8 IS legendary IQ. I would crop tighter to get rid of the players head at the bottom left.

robie

20th of October 2008 (Mon), 00:47

Nice pictures everyone!

tiarehi

20th of October 2008 (Mon), 00:56

Bike messenger in Sydney.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2407659898_e3a17265c0_b.jpg

Bokeh = crazy!

Great shot, very nice!

acoimages

31st of October 2008 (Fri), 12:13

Cant wait to get mine.

S.Horton

31st of October 2008 (Fri), 12:54

[@Rovers_Andy] :: They have a "weird" haze ? Over-exposed ? Fog ? OOF? I can't nail it, but the IQ is not the one the 400f/2.8 IS is known for.

I see that in sports and wildlife (same thing?) sometimes. I think it is a combination of the angle and harshness of the light, plus, at times, haze in the air.

In any case, I make that go away with two tools:
- Set blacks level in Camera Raw, and
- Local contrast pass USM in CS3

I must say if the 400 f/2.8 did not weigh so much, I surely would own it instead of the 400 f/4 DO.

silvex

28th of November 2008 (Fri), 05:26

From a recent bout...
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/382185185_VfHgU-XL.jpg
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/382264636_bg8Wy-XL.jpg

pratman64

10th of December 2008 (Wed), 23:12

I can only dream of contributing to this thread someday.

I just have to win a huge lottery, that's all.

airbutchie

12th of December 2008 (Fri), 16:30

I can't wait to try this baby out... Rented it for the weekend... I'll contribute to this thread with my results... Woo Hoo!!!

- airbutchie :)

rovers_Andy

13th of December 2008 (Sat), 11:58

Originally Posted by silvex
[@Rovers_Andy] :: They have a "weird" haze ? Over-exposed ? Fog ? OOF? I can't nail it, but the IQ is not the one the 400f/2.8 IS is known for.

Some of them do have a bad haze but this was due to standing at a right angle to the sun and panning across it. unfortunately my best shots with the 400 i cant put up as they're all from UK League level footy. Maybe just maybe i can get one published in the papers (crosses fingers)

airbutchie

13th of December 2008 (Sat), 18:46

Here's my first attempt with this "heavy duty" glass... Canon XTi + Kenko DG Pro 1.4x TCon + Canon 400mm f/2.8L; Full moon...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/_MG_5886.jpg

Still trying to post process the moon correctly... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks in advance!!!

- airbutchie :confused:

maxloxton

24th of December 2008 (Wed), 06:34

Canon 40 D + 400 2.8 IS + 1.4 X Converter

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/3080033816_1215e47fbe_o.jpg

Canon 20D + 400 2.8 L IS handheld

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2837372879_3a59bc23ea.jpg

Canon 40D + 400 2.8 L IS

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2879055720_84323cd8d9.jpg

maxloxton

24th of December 2008 (Wed), 06:39

Few more from the same lens

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2846207304_92f7aa43ec.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2846334583_5ed5329d40.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2815405897_31df3a59ea.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2814887224_ea3a1c9e4d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2810687381_1411673ab6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2801936112_bbc24c1a9d.jpg

palaima

24th of December 2008 (Wed), 15:51

OMG those bird shots are amazing...

SNSagency

14th of February 2009 (Sat), 16:14

An eclectic mix here from my 400/2.8 L IS.

I'll shoot whatever I'm asked to mostly with 1D3 and 1D2 bodies but use Nikon D3s as well when I'm forced to.

http://john-mactavish.co.uk/SNS1.jpg

http://john-mactavish.co.uk/SNS2.jpg

http://john-mactavish.co.uk/SNS3.jpg

http://john-mactavish.co.uk/SNS4.jpg

Cheers
J

Bill Roberts

14th of February 2009 (Sat), 18:43

I must admit that this is the one lens that I still really really want!
I can't justify it as this is only a hobby for me, but it's the one bit of kit that I still lust after. But as prices seem to be going crazy high in the UK the chances are pretty slim that I'll actually go for it. Nice dream though...

canonnoob

5th of March 2009 (Thu), 02:43

Heres one from today... straight out of the camera..
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu60/DavidWelkerPhotography/Baseball/134.jpg

silvex

5th of March 2009 (Thu), 05:10

Heres one from today... straight out of the camera..
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu60/DavidWelkerPhotography/Baseball/134.jpg

Nice, try bumping ISO to 400...this lens with higher shutter REALLY shines...1/1000+ and things get crisp REALLY crisp!.

SBPhoto

1st of April 2009 (Wed), 19:34

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3378764322_9715ed3c4a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3399975520_9887dd6b3e_o.jpg
Gaelic games action from Ireland

Sauk

1st of April 2009 (Wed), 23:07

http://matthewsauk.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p526935010-4.jpg

cwphoto

11th of April 2009 (Sat), 06:24

EOS-1D Mark III, 400/2.8 IS, ISO 400, 1/1,000s @ f/2.8:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45205&stc=1&d=1238161242

EOS-1D Mark III, 400/2.8 IS, ISO 400, 1/1,000s @ f/2.8:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45204&stc=1&d=1238161024

SBPhoto

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 20:37

400/2.8L IS + 1.4XC

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3446182284_28e456f066_o.jpg

SBPhoto

27th of April 2009 (Mon), 11:14

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3480329368_a8c1774170_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3479521761_37e8b9aa85_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3480329992_ae7244ac27_o.jpg

SNSagency

4th of May 2009 (Mon), 18:41

superb gaa shots SB

SBPhoto

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 20:37

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3547511810_7066b6ae52_o.jpg

S.Horton

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 22:10

@SB what sport is that with the sticks?

SNSagency

20th of May 2009 (Wed), 07:24

Hurling

S.Horton

20th of May 2009 (Wed), 11:51

Looks like a cross between Ice Hockey and Lacrosse -- I'll have to check it out.

SNSagency

20th of May 2009 (Wed), 13:18

Good game and incredibly fast moving.
Scotland has a close relation of it in the form of Shinty.

SBPhoto

20th of May 2009 (Wed), 20:49

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3550109610_f145247b45.jpg

niall_eidw

21st of May 2009 (Thu), 18:30

Great shots Sean, kinda strange to see these sports photos displayed here.

Niall - Dublin

SBPhoto

21st of May 2009 (Thu), 20:55

Great shots Sean, kinda strange to see these sports photos displayed here.

Niall - Dublin

Thankjs Niall

SBPhoto

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 20:37

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3583743614_c94e82d402_o.jpg

maxloxton

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 12:14

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3592100937_6b4c94c01c_o.jpg

Canon 20 D + 400 2.8 L IS

SBPhoto

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 18:35

Beautiful Bird shot Yasir

SBPhoto

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 18:36

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3665961589_f13c311c69_o.jpg

SBPhoto

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 13:36

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3717568334_25bc3b8036_o.jpg

SBPhoto

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 20:47

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/3724581893_483a28e5bb_o.jpg

silvex

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 23:21

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/3724581893_483a28e5bb_o.jpg

You do GREAT justice to this amazing glass!

silvex

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 13:42

Few from this past weekend at the Hurley US Open of Surfing.

http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/595140079_NR6mn-XL-1.jpg

Malia Manuel
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/596176960_ZcqJy-XL-1.jpg
Malia Manuel
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/596175114_RNgEb-XL-1.jpg

http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/595138942_aunvp-XL-1.jpg

liquidstone

2nd of August 2009 (Sun), 23:49

5DM2 + 400 2.8 L IS + Canon 2x TCII, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec, 475B/3421 support, resized FF:

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/115579588/large.jpg

Of course, even a Coke bottle can be decent at such a greatly downressed photo. So here's a link to the 5616x3744 full frame saved as PS quality 9 jpeg (Warning - 1.6 MB size).
http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/115579588/original (http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/115579588/original)

SBPhoto

6th of August 2009 (Thu), 20:00

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3796245966_1a682b2eee_o.jpg

liquidstone

6th of August 2009 (Thu), 21:31

5DM2 + 400 2.8 L IS, 1/1600 sec, f/2.8, ISO 200, 475B/3421 support

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/115534400/original.jpg

SBPhoto

7th of August 2009 (Fri), 16:37

Liquidstone, that is one stunning shot, focus and exposure looks spot on, great shot

SBPhoto

7th of August 2009 (Fri), 16:39

Silvex great clarity and colour on the surfing shots

liquidstone

14th of August 2009 (Fri), 19:59

Liquidstone, that is one stunning shot, focus and exposure looks spot on, great shot

Thanks, Sean! :)

Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach)
CANDABA WETLANDS, PAMPANGA, August 11, 2009
5D2 + 400 2.8 L IS + Canon 2x TC, 800 mm, f/9, ISO 200, 1/250 sec, bean bag, processed 100% crop

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/116073560/original.jpg

silvex

14th of August 2009 (Fri), 21:12

Silvex great clarity and colour on the surfing shots

Thanks Sean! My new 50D is working out pretty good!

Familiaphoto

17th of August 2009 (Mon), 13:36

This is a lens I will never be able to afford. However, I was lucky enough to be able to rent it for the Chicago Air Show the past weekend. Outside of spending a lot of time getting used to the weight, it is a wonderful lens. Below are a couple samples shot with the 1.4 TC on it.

I call this "The Big Honk'in Lens" And I mean that with love.

http://familiaphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p104598058-4.jpg

http://familiaphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p38350225-4.jpg

edgar-Junior

17th of August 2009 (Mon), 20:51

5DM2 + 400 2.8 L IS, 1/1600 sec, f/2.8, ISO 200, 475B/3421 support

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/115534400/original.jpg

Thanks, Sean! :)

Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach)
CANDABA WETLANDS, PAMPANGA, August 11, 2009
5D2 + 400 2.8 L IS + Canon 2x TC, 800 mm, f/9, ISO 200, 1/250 sec, bean bag, processed 100% crop

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/116073560/original.jpg

WOW and WOW !!!! excellent detail on the shot's amazing......;)

scotteffone

22nd of August 2009 (Sat), 00:58

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/3724581893_483a28e5bb_o.jpg

Lol trying to figure this game out from photos :confused: Can you just run with the ball? When do you use the sticks?? :)

Canonswhitelensesrule

31st of August 2009 (Mon), 01:44

What a sweet piece of glass! I got the chance to "play" with one the other day at a local camera store, and OMFG it was almost surreal.

It wasn't as heavy as I thought it was going to be according to all that I've heard. I hand held it quite easily. (Although I wouldn't want to do that on a consistently regular basis of course, but it is doable)

Of course if I ever got one, I would use either the full wimberley gimbal head, or even the Wimberley sidekick as a few users have claimed to use with good results. (Moreso for the ability to quickly remove the sidekick and use the ball head for other lenses, instead of having to either use 2 tripods (one with the full wimberley, and one with a ball head), or having to constantly remove the full Wimberley.

I've had the chance to "play" with the EF 300mm f2.8L I.S., and the EF 500mm f4L I.S. lenses as well, and while those are both also superb pieces of glass, I think the EF 400mm f2.8L I.S. was just a little bit sweeter. Seemed that the AF was almost instantaneous, the image just POPPED into focus, the bokeh was incredible etc.

Simply an outstanding piece of prime photographic equipment!

SNSagency

31st of August 2009 (Mon), 11:52

Some from recent shinty games.
All with EOS 1D3 on monopod, techs are in the exif info on all shots
http://john-mactavish.co.uk/shintypics/web__G3V2341.jpg
http://john-mactavish.co.uk/shintypics/web__G3V2383.jpg
http://john-mactavish.co.uk/shintypics/web__G3V2616.jpg
http://john-mactavish.co.uk/shintypics/web__G3V2634.jpg

Pixel Boy

12th of September 2009 (Sat), 11:58

Taken during rally Norway. It was snowing quite heavily during this stage but got a few nice pictures anyway.

EF400 2.8 @ F4.5, 1/200sec:

Nice shot id love to get this lense but the only way is for me to get a loan and im starting to lean towards it!!! :rolleyes:

JhnRX7

12th of September 2009 (Sat), 21:08

Canon 200 1.8... taken w/ the 400 2.8!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3914100704_f2cd61ea11_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3914100704/)

brownbugger

13th of September 2009 (Sun), 10:40

that is one sweet background blur !!

SNSagency

14th of September 2009 (Mon), 06:28

Slightly different use of the 400, this time at a music festival. With a 1.4tc attached

http://john-mactavish.co.uk/photoscript/images/web__G3V0089.jpg

Methodical

14th of September 2009 (Mon), 09:21

The 2 shots (200 1.8 and violins) above are simply purdy...the bokeh is outstanding.

SBPhoto

16th of September 2009 (Wed), 20:30

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3926920453_6a0bd6d4e3_o.jpg

Valucolso

23rd of September 2009 (Wed), 02:00

Took this tonight while shooting downtown austin... this is the capital!
I wanted to get some street action and still get the building...

1d Mark II | 400 2.8 IS | f/10 | 2.5 Seconds
http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/658399272_fQRrc-XL.jpg

SBPhoto

23rd of September 2009 (Wed), 17:17

John, Lovely shots on the Shinty and the Violins, Great background bokeh.

SBPhoto

23rd of September 2009 (Wed), 17:17

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3948117963_4c6d5a187e_o.jpg

Valucolso

23rd of September 2009 (Wed), 18:00

One more!

From today when all the ducks were running around nearby

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/658843785_VpGEK-L.jpg

Strnge

26th of September 2009 (Sat), 11:12

Croped to 8X10.

SNSagency

26th of September 2009 (Sat), 15:43

looks cropped to me, it's not in 3:2 ratio that comes out of camera

Valucolso

27th of September 2009 (Sun), 02:05

Here's a few more for you guys curious about the 400.... my favorite lens!

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/662004942_7MeeY-L.jpg

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/662053205_2RQ9T-L.jpg

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/660481788_YnWv4-L.jpg

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/661990567_PMCMt-L.jpg

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/662063116_qTZFA-L.jpg

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/662058523_ZPu7F-L.jpg

SBPhoto

3rd of October 2009 (Sat), 20:11

Irish Gaelic Football Action

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/3978687748_f59115934a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3977926605_b6216463b6_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3977924943_a5a302e823_o.jpg[/IMG

[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3977926219_37f5c80971_o.jpg

SBPhoto

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 12:11

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3984667536_bbab5ec9b3_o.jpg

Adama

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 17:16

OUA Varsity Football

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3982704485_352ea445da_b.jpg

silvex

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 18:28

OUA Varsity Football

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3982704485_352ea445da_b.jpg

That is what the lens is all about! the WOW factor!.

SBPhoto

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 19:30

College Hurling from Ireland

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3991590708_41f798079e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3991590700_7920a8b9f3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3991590704_d645b65982_o.jpg

niall_eidw

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 07:22

Adama,

That is one clear shot. Does his wrist band say Governor somebody...

Sharp!!

kayintveen

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 12:38

This week i went out shooting photos of the dutch championships with a 400mm 2.8. damn what a lovely lens.

#1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/3982480059_724a9f71f1.jpg

#2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3983239464_b0e6903dfa.jpg

#3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/3983238890_52c0980888.jpg

#4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/3981571122_9d850fb7fa.jpg

#5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/3982476435_2e7c85d67f.jpg

full set: http://www.kayintveen.com/photography/renault-eco2-nk-kitesurf-2009/

Methodical

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 15:08

Funny, I thought the same thing when I saw this shot

That is what the lens is all about! the WOW factor!.

Valucolso

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:23

Canonswhitelensesrule

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:45

just thought i'd add a couple more..

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/679859321_9d2jU-XL.jpg

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/679855883_BhmpB-XL.jpg

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/679857414_S2Wxd-XL.jpg

Stunning images! Nice to see some NON sports photos with this sweet piece of glass!

I had the chance to "play" with this lens, and it was love at first snap.

Do you have any samples taken with a 1.4x and/or 2x converter? Would love to see some!

Great work!!

Valucolso

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 16:06

Stunning images! Nice to see some NON sports photos with this sweet piece of glass!

I had the chance to "play" with this lens, and it was love at first snap.

Do you have any samples taken with a 1.4x and/or 2x converter? Would love to see some!

Great work!!

Thanks for the compliments!

I'm not sure what kind of samples I might have with TC's, but i'll dig around and find something for you.... i'll see if i can post up some later on...

Josh

Canonswhitelensesrule

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 19:13

Thanks for the compliments!

I'm not sure what kind of samples I might have with TC's, but i'll dig around and find something for you.... i'll see if i can post up some later on...

Josh

Cool. Thanks. That would be mucho appreciado!!:cool:

SBPhoto

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 19:45

All my Gaelic action shots was with a 1.4c attached

Canonswhitelensesrule

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 23:34

All my Gaelic action shots was with a 1.4c attached
Cool, Thanks. Good to know. I see you don't lose any quality with the 1.4x TC added. Suh-Weet!!

SNSagency

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 07:30

Here's a few taken with the 1.4tc and 2x tc attached.
I've got some shots using both tc's stacked and they are useable too, but for the life of me I can't find them just at the moment

Cheers

http://john-mactavish.co.uk/misc/400tc/_R0V4417.jpg
http://john-mactavish.co.uk/misc/400tc/_R0V6696.jpg
http://john-mactavish.co.uk/misc/400tc/_G3V8591.jpg
http://john-mactavish.co.uk/misc/400tc/_G3V5699.jpg
http://john-mactavish.co.uk/misc/400tc/_G3V1083.jpg

Canonswhitelensesrule

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 14:51

Awesome photos, John! Thanks for posting. Love the bokeh on the first and third ones esp.

Sledhed

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 00:20

I use this lens for just about everything I shoot!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3268315498_1000388aa5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3268315582_a5629d2c1f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3348484176_c0c8acb70a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/3534137364_6d670f19eb.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3577590456_0ce416f93b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3593622243_1a3dd3e57a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3557563813_e28b1f81b0.jpg

silvex

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 01:26

I use this lens for just about everything I shoot!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3593622243_1a3dd3e57a.jpg

Insane shot...are these full shots or cropped shots.

Canonswhitelensesrule

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 03:52

Incredible shots, Chris! Love how you captured the baby bear's pitcher throwing a CHANGE UP in the first one!

These are so freakin' sharp my eyes almost started to bleed!

I was 95% sure that this was the super telephoto "L" lens that I wanted, now I'm 100% convinced!

Love the baseball in mid air & German Shepherd photos...Gorgeous dog! You should put them side by side, it would look as if the Shepherd has his eye on the baseball!

Sledhed

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 10:56

Insane shot...are these full shots or cropped shots.

Thanks Ed, all of them are cropped some. The first two are cropped the most as the original files have the entire player in them. The frozen ball shot is all done in camera, no Photoshop work on it.

Love the baseball in mid air & German Shepherd photos...Gorgeous dog! You should put them side by side, it would look as if the Shepherd has his eye on the baseball!

Thanks, Sarge is about 1.5 years old and weighs 100 pounds, he was chasing a Fribsee in that shot. You can't go wrong with a 400 2.8, it's a sweet sweet piece of glass. These were shot with a MKIIN and a MKIII.

foxbat

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 12:18

Unbelievably accurate focusing on the ball! Was it f/2.8?

Sledhed

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 13:00

Unbelievably accurate focusing on the ball! Was it f/2.8?

Thanks and it was at f/2.8.

SNSagency

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 17:04

Sledhed

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 18:17

The ball shot is eye-catching but easy enough to do.
Pre focus manually in an area you know the ball will be in, as soon as either the ball is thrown or hit by the bat press the shutter on hi speed motor drive, sometimes it works and other times it don't, but when it does it's usually a wow shot.
No camera AF invented will acquire and track a baseball, tennis-ball or hockey ball, so method has to be applied

Correct Chris??

That's pretty much it John, I focused about 10' in front of the catcher and waited for the ball to come into focus but I didn't lay on the motor. Just a two or three shot burst. It's still an excellent example of what this lens is capable of and DOF you can acheive.

SBPhoto

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 18:46

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4047586880_987e769b1a_o.jpg

liquidstone

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 07:42

A fellow birder shoots BIFs with his 600 f4 IS at Batangas province, Philippines - 7D + 400 2.8 IS + 1.4x TC, f/4, ISO 400, 1/500 sec, 475B/3421 support, resized full frame.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4064449300_84d691c76f_o.jpg

wildcart

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 16:42

Played with this big light sucker @ the Canon booth...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/4070020308_2866026e25_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/4070019836_deac0cabc0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4070020028_eae4deb07b_o.jpg

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