Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM - AKA The Dust Pump

[griftnet]

These are the best ones I have gotton so far----newbie with 100-400

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/griftnet/Birds/IMG_0703_edit_2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/griftnet/Birds/IMG_0707_edited.jpg

[fWord]

Taken in an indoors location with complete crappy light. Shutter speed 1/125s if I remember correctly, wide open, ISO 800. Not fast enough to stop the motion, bordering on introducing camera shake even with the IS on. But the expression is simply endearing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/Blogger/Zoo0406Jaguar.jpg

[ylnad123]

for those of you that are taking pictures at what seems like a zoo. How are you not getting the cage in the photo? Does the 100-400 fit through one of those cage holes or can you just zoom pass it? Sorry I am new to photography and have never tried taking a picture of an animal inside of a cage.

[05Xrunner]

No you get as close as you can to the cage..and the further the animal is away from it the more it will be blurred out and cant see it. plus wide open apature will help even more.

[whiskaz]

Taken in an indoors location with complete crappy light. Shutter speed 1/125s if I remember correctly, wide open, ISO 800. Not fast enough to stop the motion, bordering on introducing camera shake even with the IS on. But the expression is simply endearing.



Fabulous shot. What a cute little kitty! ;)

[John_B]

Here are a couple of my favorites taken with the 100-400L


A Seagulls Opinion
http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/seagull_opinion.jpg
Click for Specs & 100% crop (http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/seagull_opinion.htm)

This shot taken with a 10D with 100-400L
The Chipmunk Family
http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/chipmunk_4554.jpg
Click for Specs (http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/chipmunk_4554.htm)

[RTMiller]

Here's one... 400mm @ f6.3 1/125sec Too bad I cut off his tail.

http://rtmiller.smugmug.com/photos/70570385-L.jpg

[angryhampster]

Here are a couple of my favorites taken with the 100-400L


A Seagulls Opinion
http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/seagull_opinion.jpg
Click for Specs & 100% crop (http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/seagull_opinion.htm)


(http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/chipmunk_4554.htm)




I love that shot! Beautiful contrast and colors.

[malla1962]

A few from when I had that lens.And yes I spelt angels wrong.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q5950.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/A10.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/blue-moon.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/Blue-6.jpg

[StealthLude]

anyone want to buy me this lens? or trade for a 50mm 1.8 =)

[jsg]

here is one with my 100-400L

[elfieh]

Hello,
This hawk was very close to the car - just lucky i guess (for me)!

#1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/elfieh/hawk_5990_cs1.jpg

#2 - this is another hawk
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/elfieh/X_hawk2.jpg

Elfie

[JunkieXL]

Great pics guys!

400mm f8 1/750

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8962/cocodriloyx0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jpthomas27]

Here are a few

http://www.pbase.com/jpthomas27/image/69405683.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jpthomas27/image/69405718.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jpthomas27/image/56872687.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jpthomas27/image/56872735.jpg

[squashed]

Hello,
This hawk was very close to the car - just lucky i guess (for me)!

#1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/elfieh/hawk_5990_cs1.jpg

#2 - this is another hawk
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/elfieh/X_hawk2.jpg

Elfie

OMG!!!!!!!!

[TedB]

Here is mine of a pergrine falcon I took last month.

[Statement]

oops! edit: nevermind

[elfieh]

OMG!!!!!!!!

what do you mean - OMG? is that good or bad?

thanks in advance!

elfie

[John_B]

angryhampster,
Thanks :) I was in my car when I saw this seagull giving his opinion! Grabbed my camera and got a shot :)

[md_129]

not to many like this one :)


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=245945

[Lordsnooty]

what do you mean - OMG? is that good or bad?

thanks in advance!

elfie

One would assume that 'oh my god' was used in a positive way.

[In2Photos]

not to many like this one :)


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=245945
They should like it. It is a fabulous shot, even if at a zoo.

[md_129]

They should like it. It is a fabulous shot, even if at a zoo.

Thank you Mike :)

[elfieh]

One would assume that 'oh my god' was used in a positive way.

thank you Lordsnooty!

elfieh:)

[red hot sheep]

Great shots everyone! Here's one from my first proper shoot with a 100-400mm:

http://static.flickr.com/144/325141193_fd014cac7b.jpg?v=1166438230

[Mr. Clean]

Reeds in the rain. 400 + 1.4

[mikeyb]

3 samples of differing subjects all taken with the 100-400L. Crocus was taken mounted on a monopod but other 2 were handheld.

Crocus
http://mikeyb.smugmug.com/photos/131570940-L.jpg


Robin
http://mikeyb.smugmug.com/photos/131571465-L.jpg


Follow the Leader
http://mikeyb.smugmug.com/photos/131571313-L.jpg

Mike.

[shung]

@400mm wide open.

[NorCalAl]

While I'm still not pleased with my results, here's one I took today with my new 100-400.
http://www.pbase.com/bigalfromcal/image/75410554/large.jpg

[DrJack]

Right, no 'if's or 'but's, I am buying the 100-400! Some fantastic shots here guys.

Jacl

[grinchy]

don't know if this is my best or not yet...I have only had this lens for 2 hours but here is one:


http://i.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75609330.kpWtJFiL.jpg


and the rest are here:
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/canon_100-400

[slacker]

I'll play, here are a few of my favs...

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/68159032-L.jpg

http://slacker.smugmug.com/photos/87342822-L.jpg

http://slacker.smugmug.com/photos/17007259-L.jpg

[grinchy]

here are some I took today:

http://i.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75795020.p6gDeJ2i.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/image/75795020

http://i.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75795259.ygXuK5eE.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/image/75795259

[AJGMD]

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u307/AJGMD/IMG_2500.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u307/AJGMD/IMG_2147.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u307/AJGMD/IMG_2151.jpg

[grinchy]

nice ducks!

[grinchy]

here are a couple I took today:

http://i.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75849518.v3kaDRoa.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/image/75849518
http://i.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75849521.3CglmBma.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/image/75849521


and all of them can be seen here:
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/canon_100-400_at_the_park


C&C welcome

[yellowroadster]

Wow, simply blown away with all the great shots here.
Talk about talent!

Here are some of mine....

http://yellowroadster.com/IMG_0817.jpg

http://yellowroadster.com/IMG_3927.jpg

http://yellowroadster.com/IMG_2752.jpg

http://yellowroadster.com/IMG_3263.jpg

http://yellowroadster.com/IMG_3702.jpg

http://yellowroadster.com/IMG_3712.jpg

[Scottes]

Some great shots yellow, though I find the framing to be very distractive.

[yellowroadster]

Thank you for the feedback.
Just experimenting with framing and always appreciate honest advice.
Frames off for now.

[rixhobbies]

I hear a lot of comments about how sharp the Canon 100-400 IS L is and a lot of others that say it's soft. Can anyone share some shots of this lens at 400mm to give me an idea of what to expect?

Based on what I've read here, there is a noticable, but not a "huge" difference, in zoom between a 70-200 f4 IS w/ 1.4 TC (280x) and the 400mm end of the 100-400, so I would want to make sure that what is captured at 400mm is plenty sharp. I would hate to get this lens and then feel I had to back off into the low 300mm range to get good shots.

I looked at the archive and I see a lot of good shots and some that are a little soft, but it's not obvious which of these are at the full 400mm.

If anyone has any feedback and some shots, I'd love to see them! So basically, sell me on this lens! :D

Regards,

Rick

[Crypto]

You wont be dissapointed, just be aware this lens takes some practice to get great shots and it really needs a lot of light to get the shutter speed up.

Check out some shots in my wildlife gallery, most are at 400mm. Should help you get an idea:
http://www.pbase.com/tcimages/wildlife

[rixhobbies]

Wow, those are superb!

What is the learning curve like with that lens? Any pointers?

[Benandbobbi]

I agree.

[wcl4]

Quick shots taken at 400mm this AM. Lens is acceptably sharp at f5.6, but my advice would be to stop down 1/3 or more. Lawn bunny at f6.3 and dollar at f8. I thought for a while the lens wasn't that sharp, but after reviewing some shots taken with this lens earlier, I noticed some of the soft shots were from user error. IS helps with 400mm, but it doesn't guarantee a sharp shot.

[R Mutt]

All I have is motorsports, so here ya are.

http://www.rmutt.netfirms.com/Photos/potn1-4/1.jpg

http://www.rmutt.netfirms.com/Photos/potn1-4/2.jpg

http://www.rmutt.netfirms.com/Photos/potn1-4/3.jpg

Here's one with the 1.4x teleconverter attached and maxed. However, it's also on the 1DMKIIN which turns this lens into a different beast.

http://www.rmutt.netfirms.com/Photos/potn1-4/4.jpg

[ed2day]

I have both the 400L 5.6 and the 100-400LIS. The 400 is a very sharp lens. The 100-400 is entirely capable of taking great pictures at 400mm. No, you do not need to back off the range. The 100-400 would not be such a popular choice (and used by professional wildlife photographers) if that were the case.The difference between it and the 400 is minimal if you fill the frame with your subject and aren't printing poster size. The difference is almost gone if you stop down even 1/3 stop on the 100-400. However if you shoot wide open and start cropping alot, which is not uncommon for wildlife pics, the advantage in sharpness of the 400 becomes apparent (assuming you have it on a tripod). I'll try to post some pics when I get home.

[John_B]

rixhobbies,
I suggest you do a search on the forum here where you can find many happy owners of the 100-400L lens. ex. here is one that was just the other day with a poll if users are happy with the 100-400L lens -
Canon 100-400mm Poll <-- click to see (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=295056)

Here is a photo taken with the Canon 100-400L @ 400mm
Cardinal
http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/cardinal2.jpg
click for specs (http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/cardinal2.htm)

[Crypto]

Wow, those are superb!

What is the learning curve like with that lens? Any pointers?

Thanks. The first thing to get used to is the zoom function, it's tricky to master. The other for me, was knowing which shutter speed I needed to get sharp handheld shots. Honestly, my rule of thumb has been to keep it above 180 (even with IS), because at 400mm, it can be tricky to hold it still enough to get the sharpest image. So, given this lens has an aperture of 5.6 at 400, ISO will become your best friend. Learn the highest ISO acceptable to you in different lighting conditions, and you'll be fine. For me, I hate using anything but 100, but with my 30D, I've gotten great shots at 800. So experiment.
Use a tripod on still subjects or reasonably slow moving subjects and You won't be dissapointed.
The only other thing, it can get a little heavy.

I love this lens and never leave home without it. It will also get you very nice close-ups (4-5 ft) of creatures.

Good luck

[grinchy]

honestly how many 100-400 threads need to be made before it is known that it is a great lens?

[tekkie]

hard to go wrong with this lens

[R Mutt]

honestly how many 100-400 threads need to be made before it is known that it is a great lens?

keep fighting the good fight! ;)

[Standard Browser]

All I have is motorsports, so here ya are.



http://www.rmutt.netfirms.com/Photos/potn1-4/2.jpg




That is a great pic, superb panning and very old school. 1982?

[popolz]

400mm F/8 1/500 Hand Held, 100% crop, no sharpening.

http://upload.popolz.net/files/1/Ecomuseum/IMG_9872.jpg

[calicokat]

All at 400mm

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/115419150-M.jpg

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/115419656-M.jpg

1/80th
http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/120964719-M.jpg

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/133107811-M.jpg

[photo118]

I am new with my 100-400mmIS USM. I am having a tough time getting sharp,clear shots. I am trying to understand I need more light and better shutter speed. Getting the correct shooting mode is taking a while. but with the help of people on this board, I think it is helping out. I took a few today while on vacation to kill some time. Hope they compare to others.

[illusionest]

alright, this topic is the last. I've decided to get myself a 100-400 :P

I was previously looking at the 70-200 F2.8L IS, but I think i prefer the 100-400 range more.

Thanks guys for sharing the photos :)

[grinchy]

here is a new 1 from today:

http://i.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/76347030.YfQpvano.jpg

all of them can be seen here from page 5-6
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/canon_100-400&page=5

[rixhobbies]

Nice pictures! Are these cropped at all or are they full size?

[grinchy]

cropped slightly from the right...but that's it..

[jstoneob]

Someone asked for sports.

[Double Negative]

I've succumb as well...

[grinchy]

All of these are at 400mm

http://k53.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75609330.kpWtJFiL.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/image/75609330/large
http://i.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/76346994.Ocr3IMpN.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/image/76346994
http://i.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/76347030.YfQpvano.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/image/76347030

[jgl927]

Took these two at 400mm during my Costa Rica vacation a couple of weeks back.
#1 is 1/1600 f7.1 ISO 200
#2 is 1/500 f10 ISO 400

I am very happy with this lens... but I am still craving a 300 2.8 IS.

[ravaz]

Here is one that I took this afternoon @ 400mm (Handheld). Just resized for the web.

http://www.hpjvids.com/ravaz/photos/duckz.jpg

[Trackside]

Here are a few shrunk down for this forum. All handheld from the 100-400 at 400mm's. I think it's really sharp, but I do have to keep the shutter speed up when shooting handheld at 400mm's. Way better shots than the old 75-300 IS.

http://www.pbase.com/trackside_photography/image/73746502.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/trackside_photography/image/73746476.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/trackside_photography/image/76639413.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/trackside_photography/image/73391332.jpg

[saravrose]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/Seattle/northwesttrek336-01.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/Seattle/northwesttrek106-01.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/Seattle/seattle111-01.jpg

[Lostboy77]

Just when I think I've got my mind made up on the 70-200 2.8 IS, I read some stupid thread like this.

Man I wish I had around 20K to blow on canon stuff, then I wouldn't have to aganoize over all these decisions here . . . actuailly if I could convert time into money it might just be worth it.

[arkturas]

Some Good shots, I found the 100-400 great when I went to South Africa - I only wish I hadnt used a UV filter the bokeh looked horrible - the lens also makes an excellent landscape lens.

[KenTT]

I find mine a little softer at the 400mm end, but stopped down a little and the results are good.

http://www.midnightphotos.co.uk/userimages/full/7/6384.jpg

http://www.midnightphotos.co.uk/userimages/full/5/6385.jpg

[Pete]

5D + 100-400

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2135.jpg

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2129.jpg

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2807.jpg

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2328.jpg

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2197.jpg

[S.Horton]

No USM; JPG conversion from RAW, that's it.
http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/146724220-L.jpg

[4g63photo]

This lens rocks!!!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/fernie94/Picture310a-1.jpg

[S.Horton]

No PP, pretty aggressive crop at 400 mm, ISO 800 if memory serves.

This is an excellent lens.

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/146722738-L.jpg

[Gujustud]

Wow, great photos here! I'm renting this lens for my trip up to Banff in a few weeks. Looking foward to testing it out.

[grimreaper]

Wow, great photos here! I'm renting this lens for my trip up to Banff in a few weeks. Looking foward to testing it out.


Look forward to seeing them. :D

I was going to get the sigma 100-300 f4, or 400mm L prime but might spend a little more and get this now.:confused:

Does anyone know how the auto focus is between these to, I'll be using it for a mixture of things like motorsport, football [soccer],will it be able to keep up given the light of course. and I might dabble into a spot of wild life shots as well :D , then save up for the 70-200mm 2.8 for when the light goes away.

I keep changing my mind every day :lol: , but if the 100-400 will focus quick enough for football motorsport then I think we have a winner.

[grimreaper]

Look forward to seeing them. :D

I was going to get the sigma 100-300 f4, or 400mm L prime but might spend a little more and get this now.:confused:

Does anyone know how the auto focus is between these to, I'll be using it for a mixture of things like motorsport, football [soccer],will it be able to keep up given the light of course. and I might dabble into a spot of wild life shots as well :D , then save up for the 70-200mm 2.8 for when the light goes away.

I keep changing my mind every day :lol: , but if the 100-400 will focus quick enough for football motorsport then I think we have a winner.


???

[xpsentity]

Can anyone comment on the performance of this lens with a 1.4x TC?

I saw the stacked pics at the beginning, which look incredible for what they are.. anyone else have any samples?

[KevB]

A few from today http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=323466 , taken with a 1D Mk2 which still lets you use AF. Anything in my pbase wildlife gallery at 560mm will be with a 1.4x tc attached.

Kev

[cjm]

I thought I would post some examples from my 100-400L, none of which are birds or animals. OK maybe one is a bird.;)

[cjm]

And two more.

[PetKal]

And two more.

My baby...:cry: :cry:

[cjm]

My baby...:cry: :cry:
Muhahahahahahaha Thanks Buddy. :)

[Clueless163]

at what ampature do you lose AF at? Which T con can I use with this lens to retain AF?

[Uhland]

After looking over this thread in the many hours and hours of prepurchase lens debate its nice to contribute some of my 100-400L shots to this thread.

:D

Anyone thinking about getting a telephoto zoom in the $1000-2000 range.
Stop thinking... and get this lens.
Save yourself the time & money.


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/Osprey/IMG_3314.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/Osprey/IMG_3315.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/may07/IMG_4317.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/may07/IMG_4277.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/may07/IMG_3436.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/may07/IMG_3448.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/may07/IMG_4055.jpg

[yellowroadster]

^ Wow Uhland, the first shot is intense!

[Uhland]

^ Wow Uhland, the first shot is intense!

Thanks :D
Thats my favorite Osprey photo so far.

I put it up for critique elsewhere and people didnt like it so much. :cry:
Didnt like the frame, didnt like the out of focus bird, ect, ect..
All the things I liked about the shot nobody else liked.

Cant please everyone I guess.
As long as Im pleased is what counts. :eek:

[yellowroadster]

Thanks :D
Thats my favorite Osprey photo so far.

I put it up for critique elsewhere and people didnt like it so much. :cry:
Didnt like the frame, didnt like the out of focus bird, ect, ect..
All the things I liked about the shot nobody else liked.

Cant please everyone I guess.
As long as Im pleased is what counts. :eek:

On the contrary, the out of focus osprey in flight is what does it for me. It provides a cool 3D effect of true depth/distance between the two birds. In-focus on both, would have not depicted distance between the birds as good. The other bird looking back at the approach probably wondering, do I stay or do I go, makes one wonder what's about to happen there!

Great timing!
Great shot!

[muscleflex]

5D + 100-400

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2135.jpg




this is awesome!!!!

[muscleflex]

http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_4467.jpg

and this just pops out! damn nice!

[Gujustud]

Okay, here's one of my favorite from my Banff trip. More pics here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=327117)

http://www.ditchmond.com/images/misc/mtsheep.jpg

[G35Driver]

heres a couple at 400, I love that lens.
http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p705424388.jpg

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p319385570.jpg

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p131779304.jpg

[qhorses]

I've had mine for less than a week. Bought it off another POTN member. I love this lens. Here's a few taken at 400mm.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/qhorses/100-400%20L/IMG_8319.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/qhorses/100-400%20L/IMG_8303.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/qhorses/100-400%20L/IMG_8251.jpg

And, here's my duck!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o53/qhorses/100-400%20L/IMG_8381.jpg

[Photoman65]

R Mutt,

The picture with the yellow motorcycle is awesome! How did you get such a sharp picture using the 1.4 converter on the 100mm-400mm? I lose image quality with the 1.4 converter, so please share with me how you accomplished shooting such detailed pictures.

[xpsentity]

I just posted my take on why people have issues with the 100-400 in another thread. I'll just link it instead of repost it.

Here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3358815&postcount=14

[silvex]

Wow, simply blown away with all the great shots here.
Talk about talent!

Here are some of mine....











http://yellowroadster.com/IMG_3712.jpg

This is sickning bad...DAMN!!!!

[yellowroadster]

Really that bad?
I thought it was pretty good. :lol:
Thanks!

[Clueless163]

Really that bad?
I thought it was pretty good. :lol:
Thanks!


I think he meant bad-a**

[yellowroadster]

I think he meant bad-a**

Yep, I gather that.
(At least I hope so.)

lol

[G35Driver]

5D + 100-400

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2135.jpg

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2129.jpg


WOW both of these shots are absolutely gorgeous, geat job.

[nicksan]

Here's couple from the zoo.
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p982839126-4.jpg

With Canon 1.4x TC w/pins taped
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p900530515-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p586686157-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p804494443-4.jpg

[nicksan]

Some butterflies...
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p626474497-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p997701851-4.jpg

[nicksan]

A few more...yep, this lens has very nice IQ!

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p853025550-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p877372643-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p767453132-4.jpg

Through the glass shot...
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p728479116-4.jpg

[JohnnyG]

Here's one I took recently with the Kenko 1.5X attached. It's a baby Yellow Crowned Heron. Full AF with the teleconverter:

[metalsaber]

http://www.metalsaber.com/images/hdr/Pittsburgh_Zoo_HDR5.jpg

http://www.metalsaber.com/images/hdr/Pittsburgh_Zoo_HDR8.jpg

[G35Driver]

Here's couple from the zoo.
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p982839126-4.jpg

Wow love the expression you caught there

[G35Driver]

http://www.metalsaber.com/images/hdr/Pittsburgh_Zoo_HDR5.jpg

http://www.metalsaber.com/images/hdr/Pittsburgh_Zoo_HDR8.jpg
Both of these shots are great, but the lion takes the cake. Great job

[sgamuk]

here's mine @ 400mm.

181586

181497

[cjm]

You have to really check out the Archive thread for this lens here, http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=144028&page=5 It should lay any doubt about this lens down for good. It is so amazing! I love the push pull zoom, it is so fast!

[cjm]

I am new with my 100-400mmIS USM. I am having a tough time getting sharp,clear shots. I am trying to understand I need more light and better shutter speed. Getting the correct shooting mode is taking a while. but with the help of people on this board, I think it is helping out. I took a few today while on vacation to kill some time. Hope they compare to others.They are OK, but if you want WOW clarity you should shoot in RAW so you can adjust the contrast, exposure, saturation, shadows, etc to give it that better look. Only thing to really avoid when editing a RAW image is sharpening, a minor tweak is ok, but anything other then that is not that great of an idea. Best of luck.

[ashbyroadeast]

Superb lens as long as you don't expect miracles, I took mine out a few times and got decent results, then took it on holiday and ignored all the basic rules of long len's. The results were poor. So as long as you think about what you are using, it's a brilliant lens.


Recent shot (Not at 400mm) showing the detail available (lowish light-shot with a monopod)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1024/530362135_0671eb99b7_b.jpg

[Keith R]

A few typical handheld examples (all of which have had light PP including one pass of the basic "Sharpen" algorithm in PSP X):

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/images/400mm/dog1f.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/images/400mm/ful3f.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/images/400mm/hg3f.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/images/400mm/star2f.jpg

These two are actually at 560mm - there's a Kenko 1.4x in here too:

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/images/400mm/wood%20pigeon1f.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/wb/media/stonechat1f.jpg

[aero145]

The 100-400LIS+Kenko1.4x combo are extremely good! I must try this combo as I own both of the things you used. Plenty of pidgeons here in Germany I guess. :)

[BradM]

Am often told my 100-400 isn't the sharpest tool in the drawer, I just smile and nod.

Learn proper technique and this lens will resolve as fine as any pixel peeper would care to see. For some, the technique means having a tri/mono pod or having at least the 1/focal length shutter speed or even both. But learning to support the lens properly and not "hold" it, a decent brace or stance, stroking the shutter not pushing it and even breathing properly can all help make for a great shot. The following are all handheld.

1/320th, f/8
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/Bradklr/hummer6.jpg

1/200th, f/6.3
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/Bradklr/hummerflight4.jpg

1/500th, f/9
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/Bradklr/baldeagle2.jpg

1/640th, f/6.3
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/Bradklr/raven.jpg

1/200th, f/14
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/Bradklr/flutterby2.jpg

[yeoness]

just seen your images and i take my hat off to you. Superb!! I also use the 100-400. love it.

[paul_g]

Haven't had mine long but so far i'm more than happy with it.

Paul

[cicopo]

I don't know if this will help but read the messages and you may be able to download my test shots.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=298285

[argyle]

This quick shot was taken of my neighbor's cows...handheld wide-open, F5.6 @ 1/800s. The more that I play with this lens, the more I like it.

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/147409084-M.jpg

[nicksan]

Here's a couple from the zoo...100-400L + 5D

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p750160493-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p918672100-4.jpg

[MDJAK]

All awesome shots. And to think, I've been contemplating selling this lens. Hmm, back to the drawing board.
Taken with 1.4tc, this past Thursday.
http://www.pbase.com/mdjak/image/80529953.jpg

[scraggs]

Yes I was going to send my lens back after 3 days because I thought it was a bad copy.
I'm quite pleased with it now though, just takes a lot of getting use to.
Handheld at 400mm ISO200 1/400 F8, 100% crop with very light usm.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1193/557823414_e387247788_o.jpg

[Keith R]

Yes I was going to send my lens back after 3 days because I thought it was a bad copy.

Aye, there's a moral there!

Back in my Nikon days, it took me six months before I started seeing the results I was looking for from the Sigma 80-400mm OS lens on my D70: different lens, same kind of issue - nothing seemed as sharp as I expected.

Then one day, BANG! It all started working out.

When I subsequently came to Canon about a year ago, it took me approximately one afternoon to get my head round the 100-400mm.

Even so, it seems to me that I'm still improving, and even after a year I regularly get pictures that make me go "Wow! That's better than I expected!"

To put it another way: I don't believe I've got a super-sharp 100-400 (though it's plenty good enough for me) and yet I'm sure that I haven't reached its full potential yet - there's better to come as I get better at using it.

[R32Bum]

Here are a few shrunk down for this forum. All handheld from the 100-400 at 400mm's. I think it's really sharp, but I do have to keep the shutter speed up when shooting handheld at 400mm's. Way better shots than the old 75-300 IS.





http://www.pbase.com/trackside_photography/image/76639413.jpg



I never really "got" photographing trains until just now, wow, thanks for the amazing shot

[malla1962]

Both at 400mm wide open.:D:D
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/pelican.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/f1.jpg

[judyg]

All handheld at 400:

http://judyg.smugmug.com/photos/157220278-M.jpg

http://judyg.smugmug.com/photos/160593403-L.jpg

http://judyg.smugmug.com/photos/163433224-M.jpg

http://judyg.smugmug.com/photos/160567644-L.jpg

[metalsaber]

^^

Thanks. I believe she was staring out her mate who was sleeping on the job. She didn't look too happy with him. lol.

[G35Driver]

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p576320019.jpg

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p768193414.jpg

[metalsaber]

I believe all posted photos over in my thread were at 400mm.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=335859

[tdodd]

The 100-400 @ 400 as a macro lens, using 68mm of Kenko tubes....

The setup :

http://eezytiger.googlepages.com/20070622_113015.jpg/20070622_113015-full.jpg

The viewfinder view :

http://eezytiger.googlepages.com/20070622_113216.jpg/20070622_113216-full.jpg

The result :

http://eezytiger.googlepages.com/20070622_122947.jpg/20070622_122947-full.jpg

The crop :

http://eezytiger.googlepages.com/20070622_122947-2.jpg/20070622_122947-2-full.jpg

[tdodd]

For those who don't know about, or venture over to the "@ 400mm only" thread, I added 68mm of extension tubes to my 100-400 (@400) and got very good results with a huge working distance (in macro terms at least). Setup and results are posted here....

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3420088&postcount=51

and at the other extreme here are shots at 400mm with a Kenko 1.4X converter added....

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3429743&postcount=52

[tdodd]

The 100-400 @ 400 with a Kenko 1.4x extender....

The flower has been slightly cropped to remove some distracting greenery. It was shot at a distance of ~12-15 feet.

The plane is uncropped. I have no idea how far away it was - 1/2 mile? 1 mile? 3 miles? 5? I really don't know. I think for the 100-400 at full stretch, wide open, and with a 1.4X telecon, shot at long distance through a UV heavy sky (no filter) the results are pretty good.

Exif....

Flower - Canon 30D, 1/250, f/5.6 (=f/8 with extender), 100 ISO, 0EV
Plane - Canon 30D, 1/320, f/5.6 (=f/8 with extender), 100 ISO, 0EV.

[dilorenzo1954]

Here are a few taken during the past two months. All are hand held and the last one is a crop of a shot taken with the 1.4x TC on

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1399/563212509_8cb2952224_o_d.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/470901518_817f4d8b92_o_d.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/470914685_23ab78c29a_o_d.jpg

[JohnnyG]

Taken at 350 with a Kenko 1.5X so total, 525mm and hand-held too!!

[S.Horton]

^^ Pretty extreme!

[mebailey]

400mm f/8 with crop

[LA_Bob]

I agree about the learning curve - the biggest lens I have used is a 200mm fixed on my F2, years ago, so the 100-400L on a 30D was a big leap forward. I have played a lot with it, handheld and tripod, and have found that the best is 1/125 at f8 minimum, and adjust ISO to make that possible. I love the lens - and like previous posters, I think it will eventually make me a better photographer.

No pp on this - f8, 1/250, 100
http://www.inetwebinc.com/photos/sprinkler100400.png

100% crop
http://www.inetwebinc.com/photos/sprinklercrop.png

[jack lumber]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/IMG_6664.jpg


Focal length: 400.0mm (35mm equivalent: 1165mm)
CCD width: 12.36mm
Exposure time: 0.0040 s (1/250)
Aperture: f/9.0
ISO equiv.: 200
Whitebalance: Auto
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing

Tripod M.L.U.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/_MG_5919.jpg



Focal length: 400.0mm (35mm equivalent: 1399mm)
CCD width: 10.30mm
Exposure time: 0.0025 s (1/400)
Aperture: f/10.0
ISO equiv.: 200
Whitebalance: Manual
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing

hand held.

[Rehuel]

OK, i'm adding a pic to this wonderful thread. I have never been dissapointed by this lens.

[grimreaper]

some great shots in here

[mikeyb]

British Superbikes 1st July 2007 - Knockhill, Fife, Scotland.

http://mikeyb.smugmug.com/photos/168459724-L.jpg


http://mikeyb.smugmug.com/photos/168471878-L.jpg

[KevB]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/Mackem/_R8T2127-01edit.jpg

[SunTsu]

[quote=R Mutt;2946070]All I have is motorsports, so here ya are.



http://www.rmutt.netfirms.com/Photos/potn1-4/3.jpg

Here's one with the 1.4x teleconverter attached and maxed. However, it's also on the 1DMKIIN which turns this lens into a different beast.

/quote]

What did you mean by this? Do you mean because the 1DMkIIn is a crop sensor so the corners of the lens aren't as important?

[yellowroadster]

^ Great panning shots especially with overcast and the 1-4.
What settings did you use out of curiousity?

[muscleflex]

^^ yeah - nice shot....were they handheld?

[mikeyb]

^ Great panning shots especially with overcast and the 1-4.
What settings did you use out of curiousity?
Hi,

In the first shot I used : ISO 400, F18 @ 1/80th exposure time, Matrix metering on Program Mode. In the 2nd shot it was ISO 200, F11 @ 1/320th exposure time with Matrix Metering on Program Mode.


^^ yeah - nice shot....were they handheld?

I had the lens mounted on my cheapo Velbon UP 4000 Monopod but it does the job although thinking of upgrading to a better/sturdier one.


Thanks,

Mike.

[themtkid]

Ok i had to send my 100-400 in to get fixed, they said the focus was messed up. I got it that way so here it is.
Some test pics

The Thread
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=348159

Full Size
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/index.php?image=IMG_3118full.jpg&list=Other
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/Other/IMG_3118full.jpg


100% CROP
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/index.php?image=IMG_3118.jpg&list=Other&page=1
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/Other/IMG_3118.jpg

[carpenter]

Ok i had to send my 100-400 in to get fixed, they said the focus was messed up. I got it that way so here it is.
Some test pics

The Thread
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=348159

Full Size
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/index.php?image=IMG_3118full.jpg&list=Other
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/Other/IMG_3118full.jpg


100% CROP
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/index.php?image=IMG_3118.jpg&list=Other&page=1
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/Other/IMG_3118.jpg




Instead of saying that the second pic is a 100% crop of the first. You need to post the actual full size picture as that first picture has also been cropped.

[themtkid]

I know that, the first one is crop because on the right side of the picture there was something that i didnt like

[Tareq]

1.
http://www.uploadpic.net/uploads/bcbdbe433e.jpg

2.
http://www.uploadpic.net/uploads/afc68a3dc9.jpg

3.
http://www.uploadpic.net/uploads/0f55e8814b.jpg

1DsII, 100-400 + 1.4x, 1/640, f/8, ISO 800 @560mm, Uncropped and processed.

[Pete W]

Here's one I am pleased with
Blue Tailed Damselfly
http://www.scoobyweb.co.uk/PWP/images/Blue-tailed%20Damselfly01.jpg

[Red73]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m310/Red73_01/IMG_1138cropped.jpg