Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM - AKA The Dust Pump [Archive] - Page 3

WillOPhotos

25th of July 2007 (Wed), 05:11

My German Sheperd Rex :D

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8126/rexy864x576oh9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot with Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+EOS+350D+DIGITAL&make=Canon) at 2007-07-25

and this I shot earlier this year on serengeti

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2276/deer21043x748lh2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot with Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+EOS+350D+DIGITAL&make=Canon) at 2007-07-25

mcmadkat

30th of July 2007 (Mon), 13:06

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?

More likely that the AF is good with the 1.4ex.

markimage

30th of July 2007 (Mon), 15:28

Here are a couple. The Gull was on my first try with the lens at 800ISO. Coal Tit was taken in my garden.

dilorenzo1954

30th of July 2007 (Mon), 19:19

More likely that the AF is good with the 1.4ex. Actually you lose the AF with any of the extenders. With the 1.4ex you keep the IS. With the 2ex you lose both AF and IS.

silvex

30th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:26

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
All stunning shots, but the hummer and butterfly are amazing!

Ospi

30th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:45

Very sharp also. Sheesh you guys dont make it easy when it comes to buying lenses.

ghibli99

31st of July 2007 (Tue), 13:55

Wow, there are some amazing shots in this thread! I'm still getting used to this lens myself, and I admit that it's certainly not one of my most used lenses, but here are a few I took at 400mm w/ my 400D, both handheld:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l131/mmotoda/20070603iemeet/20070603iem01.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l131/mmotoda/20070422ortrip/post/20070417ore13sm.jpg

-Mike

Tony McSpadden

31st of July 2007 (Tue), 14:14

I am not sure if this is sharp, looks good considering my mate that took it has no experience of DSLR cameras... i set the cam up for him and he shot away..

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/4784/spray3mi9.jpg

GSH

31st of July 2007 (Tue), 17:28

I can't help but feel there's something missing in this thread..so here's my contribution.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/2006%20Selection/IMG_6103.jpg

;)

Eagle

8th of August 2007 (Wed), 21:42

Makes it all worth it.

madpup

15th of August 2007 (Wed), 15:14

I'v only had this lens for a month and already it is one of my favs,
use to b the 70-200mm l, but that stays at home now.

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2442/img8031ij7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

illusionest

15th of August 2007 (Wed), 15:16

2 shots @ 400mm

very sharp :D

american kestrel
http://matthewlaw.ca/gallery/albums/birds/bird075.jpg

http://matthewlaw.ca/gallery/albums/birds/bald_eagle01.jpg

kona77

15th of August 2007 (Wed), 15:43

Here are a few of my first ones.

Both are a 100% crop.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=197423&d=1187122049

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=197211&d=1187038906

G35Driver

23rd of August 2007 (Thu), 00:27

heres a couple of my shots at 400

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p585419835.jpg

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1027032718.jpg

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p639363107.jpg

G35Driver

23rd of August 2007 (Thu), 00:28

2 shots @ 400mm

very sharp :D

american kestrel
http://matthewlaw.ca/gallery/albums/birds/bird075.jpg

That shot is amazing, very sharp

QX56

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 17:35

Just did some shot with my 100-400 today .

1.@150mm

http://vietdetroit.com/photo/100_400_rose/IMG_R0557.JPG

http://vietdetroit.com/photo/100_400_rose/IMG_R0559.JPG

2.@320mm

http://vietdetroit.com/photo/100_400_rose/IMG_R0566.JPG

http://vietdetroit.com/photo/100_400_rose/IMG_R0575.JPG

3.@400mm

http://vietdetroit.com/photo/100_400_rose/IMG_R0572.JPG

http://vietdetroit.com/photo/100_400_rose/IMG_R0573.JPG

John_B

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 17:42

QX56,
There is already two 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L archives 1 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=144028) and 2 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=296547) (I don't believe Canon makes a 100-400 f/4L) ???

QX56

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 17:44

Oooppps...

gjl711

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 17:47

QX56,
I don't believe Canon makes a 100-400 f/4L ??? A constant f/4 100-400 would rock though. I would be so there.:D

JC4

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 17:52

A constant f/4 100-400 would rock though. I would be so there.:D

Me too, but..... It would be nearly as big around as my 300 f/2.8, longer, and probably heavier. Probably cost more too. Maybe a 4.5 or 5.0 would be a good compromise.

JohnC

blackjacked

6th of September 2007 (Thu), 22:48

Taken with a 10D and 100-400L @200mm.
http://www.pbase.com/blackjack47/image/51076721/original.jpg

JeffreyVB

19th of September 2007 (Wed), 00:22

f5.6...1/1000s...ISO 100...400mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/Oceana_2007/IMG_4659_1024x768.jpg

f5.6...1/1250s...ISO 100...400mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/Oceana_2007/IMG_5263_1024x768.jpg

f5.6...1/800s...ISO 100...400mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/Oceana_2007/IMG_5806_1024x768.jpg

f5.6...1/1600s...ISO 100...400mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/Oceana_2007/IMG_5958_1024x768.jpg

f5.6...1/1600s...ISO 100...400mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/Oceana_2007/IMG_6189_1024x768.jpg

bagtagsell

22nd of September 2007 (Sat), 11:15

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1199/1368426260_3d54b9b0ce.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1289/1368444174_a3a48e7291.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1315/1367555971_8847479dc6.jpg?v=0

In2Photos

11th of October 2007 (Thu), 14:06

I rented this lens for an air show this past weekend and here are my results using my Rebel XT.

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/86900364.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/86900366.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/86900368.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/86900372.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/86938138.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/86938145.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/86938172.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/86938174.jpg

dilorenzo1954

11th of October 2007 (Thu), 14:25

Mike, Those shots are awesome!
You wanna buy one now, dont'cha?;)

In2Photos

11th of October 2007 (Thu), 14:38

Mike, Those shots are awesome!
You wanna buy one now, dont'cha?;)
You know it! :)

IanC

11th of October 2007 (Thu), 15:19

Bearded Dargon Lizard (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/1502515623_c300cf95a3_o.jpg)
40D, @ 400mm, f/5.6, 1/2000, ISO 1250. No PP & handheld.

_aravena

11th of October 2007 (Thu), 17:03

@400 in sunny daylight
http://a60.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/105/l_a18748c1e8037ccad6f1d3e41294765b.jpg

@400 at night with concert lighting
http://a715.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/83/l_52bf6be020a6931bb045751e7271126a.jpg

@400 and cropped big time! If I can find the original I'll post, but I was a long ways away.
http://a945.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/73/l_9a77067aa48bcd87c3cefd82b62610b8.jpg

Lightstream

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 04:20

I rented this lens for an air show this past weekend and here are my results using my Rebel XT.

Very nice work!

I remember when we were discussing this lens. I take it that it worked out well?

Did you also try the 400/5.6L?

In2Photos

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 05:37

Very nice work!

I remember when we were discussing this lens. I take it that it worked out well?

Did you also try the 400/5.6L?
It worked out very well. I plan to either buy one or rent one again for the next show. We did not get the 400 5.6 L after reading all the suggestions on that thread. I am glad we didn't. Getting into the show with a large bag was a hassle. I don't know if all shows are like that, but in the future I plan to travel light. Carrying the two lenses plus others just doesn't make sense.

Another issue was that the planes fly pretty close. Being stuck at 400mm would have meant missed shots. It might have worked for single planes but for the formations the Thunderbirds fly in the zoom was best to have. I actually got some nice shots with my 70-200 and 1.4 TC though too. But the best shots were with the 100-400.

Collin85

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 05:41

Again, I love seeing those shots again Mike. I think I've told you already how much I love the second shot. I like the last shot too, I don't think I've seen that one yet.

Lightstream

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 06:09

It worked out very well. I plan to either buy one or rent one again for the next show. We did not get the 400 5.6 L after reading all the suggestions on that thread. I am glad we didn't. Getting into the show with a large bag was a hassle. I don't know if all shows are like that, but in the future I plan to travel light. Carrying the two lenses plus others just doesn't make sense.

Another issue was that the planes fly pretty close. Being stuck at 400mm would have meant missed shots. It might have worked for single planes but for the formations the Thunderbirds fly in the zoom was best to have. I actually got some nice shots with my 70-200 and 1.4 TC though too. But the best shots were with the 100-400.

Sounds like a good plan :) I don't like getting weighted down either, especially when I have to move through crowds and things like that. All the shows I've been to are crowded, some of them require you park a fair bit away due to the large number of visitors, and so on.

Glad you found the zoom useful, I certainly did. Formations of planes, or large aircraft that fly close to you are best served by a zoom. I have a very nice A380 (yes, the 550-seater superjumbo) that would have been impossible with a 300mm lens - I had to back off to 200mm or risk cutting bits off the aircraft because it flew that close to the ground and the spectators. Was using just a 70-300 IS (the sharp one, not the soft 75-300's) in those days, but again, no zoom would have meant no shot :)

And my contribution to the thread, 1-4 at 400mm f/5.6 and 1/160 handheld with IS on.

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4367&g2_serialNumber=2

You can see that DOF is very very shallow at these ranges - the tree and the bowl are in perfect focus, but the hip of the animal (if I recall it's a wallaby?) is not.

Collin85

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 06:13

Yoda, wanna sell me your 24-105? :lol:

Lightstream

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 06:14

Few more....

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2877&g2_serialNumber=2

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4369&g2_serialNumber=2

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2907&g2_serialNumber=2

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2895&g2_serialNumber=2

Last shot is 250mm but to show the versatility of a zoom when it comes to formations.

Lightstream

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 06:24

Yoda, wanna sell me your 24-105? :lol:

Where does the 24-105 figure in this discussion?!? :p

Someone else once said about their 1-4.. "cold dead hands" - I think I'd say that about both my 24-105 and 1-4!

DDA

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 07:06

A few 400mm shots from the zoo...

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l244/DDA_04/Zoo%20Goldau/IMG_7487.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l244/DDA_04/Zoo%20Goldau/IMG_7496.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l244/DDA_04/Zoo%20Goldau/IMG_7491.jpg

In2Photos

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 08:14

Again, I love seeing those shots again Mike. I think I've told you already how much I love the second shot. I like the last shot too, I don't think I've seen that one yet.
Thanks. The last one is a new one. I still haven't had the time to go through all the shots yet so I hope to have more up soon.
Few more....

Last shot is 250mm but to show the versatility of a zoom when it comes to formations.
Nice! A few of my shots were not at 400 either. For some reason the only archive thread for the 100-400 is this one (shots at 400). I need to look into that.

DDA

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 08:17

Nice! A few of my shots were not at 400 either. For some reason the only archive thread for the 100-400 is this one (shots at 400). I need to look into that.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=373778&highlight=100-400+archive

In2Photos

12th of October 2007 (Fri), 08:26

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=373778&highlight=100-400+archive
Yup, I had found it and added it back to the archive thread. I don't know why it was missing.

RX350

13th of October 2007 (Sat), 09:24

here is few
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/mb200613/Air%20Show/IMG_2881.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/mb200613/Air%20Show/IMG_2633.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/mb200613/Air%20Show/IMG_2860.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/mb200613/Air%20Show/IMG_2573.jpg

cbfabbri

24th of October 2007 (Wed), 07:13

Some here...
more at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfabbri/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2087/1678176252_3e8a43f575_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2169/1677327341_dfdbd3667e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/1677339217_633c871a6b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2026/1677365789_b7dcf5403e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/1677384705_c0a2763f76_o.jpg

woollyback

24th of October 2007 (Wed), 11:14

Wow,

Some great shots here.

Thought I would add one taken by my daughter Bridie who is age 12 with her 400D.

Rob

215917

grimreaper

1st of November 2007 (Thu), 13:56

metalsaber

1st of November 2007 (Thu), 21:36

http://www.metalsaber.com/images/animals/gull5.jpg

http://www.metalsaber.com/images/animals/gull4.jpg

nicksan

3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 01:48

Moon shot with my 40D + 100-400L + Kenko 1.4x TC.
(Would only AF on AF points OTHER THAN the center...go figure!)

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p193855338-4.jpg

lance v

6th of November 2007 (Tue), 02:16

Here we go

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2272/1884156097_1ede6d8ed9_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/1884995374_bd08316500_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/1884991618_87abd1ac5b_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/1884986124_a46f2e0345_o.jpg

gpx4

6th of November 2007 (Tue), 03:21

Excellent shots!

lance v

6th of November 2007 (Tue), 03:23

Excellent shots!

Thanx if that was for me haha

yellowroadster

6th of November 2007 (Tue), 23:05

Couple of new shots taken today...
First shot (Osprey) is a 100% crop.
Second shot (small woodpecker) was simply cropped and resized.
Otherwise, no pp whatsoever.

http://yellowroadster.com/IMG_7827.jpg

http://yellowroadster.com/IMG_7851.jpg

retro

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 01:18

I started this thread a long time ago and I'm glad to see that many amazing shots have been added. Keep up the good work everyone!

Rob

JWright

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 01:37

http://johnwright.smugmug.com/photos/40712364-M.jpg

lance v

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 15:18

http://johnwright.smugmug.com/photos/40712364-M.jpg

Wow what are those colours from? is it infront of the sun or sumthing lol(its confusing my head)

yellowroadster

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 21:09

Mine too...lol! What are those colors from? Either way, amazing shot! WOW!

downhillnews

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 21:29

Mine too...lol! What are those colors from? Either way, amazing shot! WOW!

Breaking the sound barrier maybe???

SICK pic

yellowroadster

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 22:03

Breaking the sound barrier maybe???

SICK pic

Yes, got that part, but usually it's a solid white round cloud that forms.
Never seen this colorful effect before.

JWright

7th of November 2007 (Wed), 23:05

Wow what are those colours from? is it infront of the sun or sumthing lol(its confusing my head)

Mine too...lol! What are those colors from? Either way, amazing shot! WOW!

Breaking the sound barrier maybe???

Yes, got that part, but usually it's a solid white round cloud that forms.
Never seen this colorful effect before.

Yeah, it's pretty unique as jet vapor shots go. I shot this at MCAS Miramar a couple of years ago. It was an early morning F/A-18 demonstration and it was just the right combination of conditions. The amount of humidity in the air, the angle of the sun and the path of the aircraft all combined to give this effect. I haven't seen the same effect since. I do admit to doing a little bit of enhancement to the image, but it was nothing more than a slight increase in color saturation and the usual sharpening.

A lot of people think vapor is caused by exceeding Mach 1 (breaking the sound barrier) but this isn't the case. The majority of the jet vapor shots seen on the internet are shot at airshows. It is a violation of FAA regulations for these aircraft to exceed Mach 1 over populated areas, which is where all these air shows take place.

Here's another aircraft shot with the 100-400:

http://johnwright.smugmug.com/photos/168116506-M.jpg

yellowroadster

8th of November 2007 (Thu), 10:51

A lot of people think vapor is caused by exceeding Mach 1 (breaking the sound barrier) but this isn't the case. The majority of the jet vapor shots seen on the internet are shot at airshows. It is a violation of FAA regulations for these aircraft to exceed Mach 1 over populated areas, which is where all these air shows take place.

I read this before and it's true, the vapor cloud forms just prior to breaking the sound barrier. The threshold is just a few mph below that but still pretty close to it. Too bad they won't allow that at air shows, sonic booms are intense!!!
:lol:

JWright

8th of November 2007 (Thu), 16:56

I read this before and it's true, the vapor cloud forms just prior to breaking the sound barrier. The threshold is just a few mph below that but still pretty close to it. Too bad they won't allow that at air shows, sonic booms are intense!!!
:lol:

Sure, we'll let you deal with all the irate civilians who have to replace the windows in their house and cars... ;)

yellowroadster

8th of November 2007 (Thu), 22:34

Sure, we'll let you deal with all the irate civilians who have to replace the windows in their house and cars... ;)

....and their ruptured eardrums and/or nosebleeds too.

I'll have to pass on that deal. :cool:

71sbeetle

10th of November 2007 (Sat), 07:29

I rented one from www.rentglass.com (http://www.rentglass.com) and ...... I shouldn't have now I really want one :lol: click on the link below the pic for a bigger version

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/1851061402_20ae18f564.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/1851061402_b4a4a9d207_o.jpg

Double Negative

10th of November 2007 (Sat), 10:11

Here's one at 400mm, 1/640s @ f/8:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/normal/_1D_8674.jpg

bob_r

13th of November 2007 (Tue), 16:42

I probably use this lens more than any other, so I thought I'd post a few pics. All the shots were taken with a Canon 30D and with the 100-400mm at 400mm f/5.6.

This shot was taken without a tripod or other support
1/250s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/88196915.jpg

This was shot through the storm door.
1/50s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso500
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/82504286.jpg

1/400s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/78334407.jpg

Caught a shot of this turkey vulture sailing over the house
1/2000s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/87274402.jpg

I'll make this the last one. This was taken wide open and with a Sigma 1.4X teleconverter.
1/250s f/8.0 at 560.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/84762512.jpg

Bob R

MDJAK

13th of November 2007 (Tue), 18:13

it's obvious your copy of the lens is very soft. ;)

(And so is my brain.)

Those are amazing.
mark

bob_r

13th of November 2007 (Tue), 18:47

Thanks, Mark. It's a fantastic lens.

painter24

13th of November 2007 (Tue), 22:24

Here's my contribution:)

400mm, f/5.6, 1/800, ISO 320
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9003/20071111img1903gt4.jpg

Which is a crop of this

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/5742/20071111img19032py7.jpg

Gotta love this lens:)

painter24

23rd of November 2007 (Fri), 23:51

Just took these, i think they show what this lens is capable of:

Before: uncropped
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9404/20071123mg2785uncroppedic1.jpg

and after: cropped
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7383/20071123mg2786webbr9.jpg

and cropped some more
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/9681/20071123mg27862sp2.jpg

S.Horton

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 00:11

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

+1

On POTN, it seems that a few bad experiences go a long way.

The lens works as you'd expect.

S.Horton

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 00:13

Very heavily cropped.
http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/182807571-M.jpg

@In2 -- Excellent work there.

Also heavily cropped, monopod, dusk. Yeah, it is a good lens.
http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/172678141-L.jpg

Double Negative

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 08:28

Love the colors in that second shot, Sam.

Definitely do not take the following shot as an example of the sharpness of this lens (it's definitely sharper). I basically grabbed the camera and snuck outside quickly to grab the shot. It's handheld at 1/50s... At 400mm! Click for larger + info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_0076.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1345&exhibition=1&ee_lang=eng)

andrewhuxman

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 09:13

Here are some of mine with the 100-400MM.Very nice piece of glass,in my opinion;)I have plenty more just used these to show the sharpness of the lens.
Taken at Nellis AFB.11/10/07
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_1110.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_1092.jpg

Oceana NAS 9/9/06
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/Picture-001-1.jpg

EAA Oshkosh 2007
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_0378.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_0385.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_0205.jpg

andrewhuxman

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 09:17

Here is a moon shot in September 07
30D, 100-400MM, 1.4 Extender, 71% crop
1/250
F.11
ISO 250
Manual Focus Mirror lock up
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_8100-1.jpg

Overkill

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 12:03

This shot shows how sharp the 100-400 IS USM can be at 400mm with a (Cheap) 2x kenko converter fitted on the 40D.

Manual Focus on tripod Mirror lock up!

http://www.kiek.info/fotoalbums/richard/The%20Moon/slides/Moon%202.asp

The 100-400 sharp.... from 100 to 400!

Airnaut2008

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 22:48

Early morning shot 20D 400mm @ 5.6 1/13. 100/400 IS GREAT LENS!!

Anke

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 22:59

Whilst we are having a few moonie type shots, here's my 100-400L at full stretch too:

Click for larger
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/1805570217_d08395c806.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1805570217&size=o)

Anke

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 23:05

Some animally shots with the 100-400 at full stretch, again click for larger versions:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1331/1337376306_24cbe9a4ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1337376306&size=o)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/1337355380_a1d4a3e92e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1337355380&size=o)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1013/1336443685_9b6e4b2230.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1336443685&size=o)

Ultimate CC

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 23:16

http://www.danhonovich.com/img/v2/p565589679-5.jpg
http://www.danhonovich.com/img/v2/p383219348-4.jpg

not the best examples but one from past week, I absolutely love this lens, everytime I think about selling it I take a picture and remember why it stays in my bag...

Anke

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 23:20

...everytime I think about selling it...

What are you, nuts!? ;)

Ultimate CC

24th of November 2007 (Sat), 23:45

haha, yea well i always think about picking up a big prime but i just love the size and flexibility of the 100-400, especially for pet photography when i have those clients that are real camera shy...

bob_r

26th of November 2007 (Mon), 22:30

Here are some shots I took at the Panama City Zoo while in Florida on vacation.

1/2500s f/4.5 at 100.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/81501523.jpg

A couple at the zoo of a non-zoo resident.
1/160s f/5.0 at 150.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/80988012.jpg
his portrait shot - 1/200s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/81571309.jpg

Had to take this one through a fence
1/40s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/81449514.jpg

and a few bird shots:
1/125s f/5.6 at 370.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/81429033.jpg
1/200s f/4.5 at 100.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/81449519.jpg
1/500s f/5.0 at 200.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/81509302.jpg

TeamSpeed

26th of November 2007 (Mon), 22:41

My submission from this year's Indy show.

nubu

1st of December 2007 (Sat), 10:28

For me its great and versatile for animal closeups...

30D,400mm,f13,1/125s,ISO400,some fillflash

Franz

PS: Attached is full frame reduced and centre 1:1 crop

nubu

1st of December 2007 (Sat), 10:33

A 747 in final approach with a iridescence cloud in the cooled air behind the wings. 30D with 100-400 at 400/8.0 with ISO320.

For more info on this rare phenomenon see :
http://www.atoptics.co.uk/droplets/iridim31.htm

Franz

Nikolas

1st of December 2007 (Sat), 19:27

nubu

2nd of December 2007 (Sun), 16:21

You are prob correct but I was imaging animals in a nature reserve when I saw it and it was too quick for me to change the zoom setting. Two other similar pics show less colour and thats it... I am happy that I did not cut the wheels as in the next frame and that it shows a strong diagonal. Maybe I should cheat a bit and clone a little bit of additional sky towards the right and bottom...

Franz

ps249

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 00:43

sweet posts. Now I am going to order my copy next week after the Holidays.

andrewhuxman

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 10:13

Since most of the photos in this thread are bird shots,Ill post my bird shot only difference is this bird has fire coming out its arse.:D
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_0385.jpg

Ultimate CC

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 10:16

http://www.danhonovich.com/img/v3/p848275405-4.jpg

http://www.danhonovich.com/img/v3/p638503010-4.jpg

buddhasghost

17th of December 2007 (Mon), 01:52

~http://www.buddhasghostgraphics.com/Have You ever Heard the Crow Whisper.jpg

http://www.buddhasghostgraphics.com/Byways.jpg

FlyingPhotog

17th of December 2007 (Mon), 02:20

~
http://www.buddhasghostgraphics.com/Byways.jpg

"Road Charmer?"

Ultimate CC

17th of December 2007 (Mon), 11:30

http://www.danhonovich.com/img/v3/p848275405-4.jpg

Ultimate CC

17th of December 2007 (Mon), 11:31

http://www.danhonovich.com/img/v3/p638503010-3.jpg

gpx4

23rd of December 2007 (Sun), 20:12

My first moon shot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/2131200748_f58996e3d6_b.jpg

bigsue19

25th of December 2007 (Tue), 17:56

Here's mine from this year:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2134214165_c995dfebeb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightonstudio/2134214165/)

Super-Nicko

25th of December 2007 (Tue), 17:59

look like butterflies on the water :)

ps the 747 looks amazing...

bigsue19

25th of December 2007 (Tue), 18:01

look like butterflies on the water :)

My thoughts exactly! :)

71sbeetle

25th of December 2007 (Tue), 18:21

Taken from the exact same location seconds apart

400mm on a 5D:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2134765358_482dc31a22.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2134765358_fe0f603a33_o.jpg

400mm on a 40D:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2108/2135460647_93b282c846.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2108/2135460647_11c05aa600_o.jpg

71sbeetle

25th of December 2007 (Tue), 18:24

a few more:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2134765312_e825148738.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2134765312_cce535fcf0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2199/2135529687_b0a8522fce.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2199/2135529687_6d8b2aa316_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2135529731_957f832fb5.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2135529731_682d80f040_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2136314536_159b1b65c4.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2136314536_7ebf17e0be_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/2136319986_0680b26894.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/2136319986_0cfe280462_o.jpg

jaybird

27th of December 2007 (Thu), 07:37

Here's mine. The exif data should still be in the file. It's a mountain gorilla and was shot in Rwanda.

kona77

27th of December 2007 (Thu), 07:51

Here's mine. The exif data should still be in the file. It's a mountain gorilla and was shot in Rwanda.

Stunning and beautiful images. Thank you for sharing.

jaybird

27th of December 2007 (Thu), 08:06

Thanks. It was hard to get decent shots as this little guy spent 20 minutes picking his nose.

Some of my shots were well under the 1/focal-length rule but turned out crisp. As well, there were quite a few that did not. Funny how some people will say that the 100-400 isn't that sharp ;)

Stunning and beautiful images. Thank you for sharing.

Concorde Rules

27th of December 2007 (Thu), 18:54

I soooo want a 100-400!! Researched a 70-200 F/2.8 IS with a 2X TC and a 300mm F/4 with a 1.4 TC.

a 70-200 F/2.8 IS with a 2x TC would be great but sharpness at 400mm is less than a good 100-400 is.

How are the new 100-400s? Still sharp or is it a case of getting a slightly better one? or is QC worse now than before?

Cheers :)

JWright

27th of December 2007 (Thu), 19:12

gpx4

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 11:55

Shots from my one week old 100-400 IS. First try in birding.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2259/2145943302_b614bdccd4_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/2145935938_596b56a096_o.jpg

LaSarthe&Back

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 17:12

S.Horton

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 19:25

Hey, forget which lens this is about, absolutely amazing work being shown off in this thread!

Random I/O -- POTN books from the lens archive threads. Hmmmmmm................

EricL

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 19:39

Here is a handheld shot at 400mm:

JimLittle

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 22:03

Bittern using a Bush Hawk for support---used the cheapie Tamron 1.4 extender also----

Overkill

4th of January 2008 (Fri), 11:01

The 100-400 Performance at 400MM is very good!~

Concorde Rules

4th of January 2008 (Fri), 11:38

Wow guys you make me want this lens even more!! Its on the shopping list buit that old chesnut of a 70-200 F/2.8 IS with a 2xTC is also very tempting.

I dunnnooo :p

Double Negative

4th of January 2008 (Fri), 11:40

Wow guys you make me want this lens even more!! Its on the shopping list buit that old chesnut of a 70-200 F/2.8 IS with a 2xTC is also very tempting.

I dunnnooo :p

That's what I did before I got the 100-400mm... You can definitely get very nice, usable shots with that combo.

asabet

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 08:54

This is a ~60% crop of an image I took yesterday at 400mm and f/5.6 with this lens on a 5D.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2140/2167246260_7e65913f68_o.jpg

MDJAK

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 11:18

Sorry, a bit OT. I took this yesterday, 100-400 on the 1DsMKIII, but only at 190mm.
http://www.pbase.com/image/91259687.jpg

MDJAK

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 11:37

Okay, on topic, taken through a dirty window of the New York Life Insurance building, 12th floor corner office, the antenna structure on top of the Empire State Building, at 400mm, 1/2000, f5.6, ISO 400, approximately 13 blocks away.
http://www.pbase.com/image/91260345.jpg

MDJAK

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 11:40

100 percent crop of above:
http://www.pbase.com/image/91260511.jpg

e.pie

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 13:05

links are to a bigger size, all were handheld

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2165533911_7332066ac0_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2165533911_c1696e7ee4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2162698116_9bde40b3c1_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2162698116_90272c6098.jpg

taken with the cheap tamron 1.4x tc
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/2130142688_4ee430ce6b_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/2130142688_7fab64d555.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2123/2129963485_e1890eec1a_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2123/2129963485_8753474903.jpg

kimmeesook

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 13:43

I'm glad I happened upon this thread. I've been planning to order one this next week. These pics confirm my decision. Thanks.

Keith R

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 14:42

With the 40D

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/504.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/503.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/517.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/506.jpg

30D and Kenko 1.4x TC

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/418.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/108.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/393.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/386.jpg

bob_r

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 15:58

i've posted in this thread before, but thought I'd add a few bird shots taken with a 30D.

Redheaded woodpecker-1/250s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/91229545.jpg

Downy woodpecker-1/200s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/90571864.jpg

Cooper's hawk at daybreak - 1/30s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/88128106.jpg

and here's a shot where I substituted the 100-400 for my macro lens
1/250s f/16.0 at 400.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/84995511.jpg

Ultimate CC

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:06

http://www.danhonovich.com/img/v3/p263126024-4.jpg
40d, f6.3 400mm

amyandmark3

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 18:41

I just purchased a 100-400L and should get it in some time next week!

Does anyone use filters with these (UV or CPL's)?

Thanks in advance :)

bob_r

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 19:05

I just purchased a 100-400L and should get it in some time next week!

Does anyone use filters with these (UV or CPL's)?

Thanks in advance :)

I use a UV on mine and have a CPL that will fit it although I haven't used it on this lens yet.

Marbeck

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 19:21

Here is one of mine.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z29/marbeck64/Nature/DeerImage.jpg

bigsue19

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 19:44

Does anyone use filters with these (UV or CPL's)?

Congrats on the new purchase! :)

I leave a UV filter on my 100-400L all the time, and occassionally, I pop in the CPS as well.

amyandmark3

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 20:02

Thanks for the quick answers re: UV filters, I will pick up a nice multicoated UV.

Fantastic pics in this thread and the 100-400 @ 400 thread also...I have been thinking of buying on of these for a few months now, and these threads finally convinced me to drop the $$$ :)

Keith R

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 20:56

(Cross post - there's another thread which I thought was this one when I posted to it!)

With the 40D

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/504.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/503.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/517.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/506.jpg

30D and Kenko 1.4x TC

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/418.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/108.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/393.jpg

http://www.capture-the-moment.co.uk/tp/images/386.jpg

Keith R

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 21:08

Does anyone use filters with these (UV or CPL's)?

Not me - there's a wealth of evidence to prove that they can (note - not will) degrade IQ, and I've had it happen to me.

jnrose24

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 23:53

yes--mine's too soft...
both handheld-the smaller(2d) bird at 1/15 sec(thank you IS!) and enlarged about 5x
more at 400 mm and other focal lengths in my Ecuador set
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelnrosenthal/sets/72157602308322862/
or in the other sets on my flickr site--all the exif is there--and the 100-400 is my most used lens
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelnrosenthal/

Ultimate CC

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 18:26

I use a cpl quite often...a cheap ebay one to boot and it works very well...

Jethro790

15th of January 2008 (Tue), 18:10

I don't own this lens, but rented one and finally got a moon shot I can be somewhat proud of. This is at 400mm, iso 100, f11 and a shutter speed of 1/50 I believe:
http://geoffreysworld.com/MoonShot100400.1.resize.JPG

shakershot

18th of January 2008 (Fri), 19:08

Taken with an XTi, at 400mm 1/50 sec, hand-held, cloudy, low light,
new to the lense, lots to learn, but Man what a lense,

Sp00ks

18th of January 2008 (Fri), 19:14

http://www.shutterup.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/YoungLioness-8912.jpg

silvex

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 04:46

f/5.6 1/2500 iso400 400mm on tripod
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/236955619-XL.jpg

f/5.6 1/60 iso800 400mm on tripod
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/177437496-XL-4.jpg

f/11 1/40 iso800 400mm on tripod
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/166070863-XL-1.jpg

FlyingPhotog

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 04:54

^^^ Nice

The second one looks as if someone just said "Bad Kitty!!" LOL

kobe629

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:32

I was wondering how good this lens handles with sports during the day. Do you guys think the 300L f/4 IS is better then the 100-400?

sadowsk2

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 18:13

I actually used this lens during a night game at Yankees stadium and it worked great... I've also used it for air shows, and Tigers baseball games during the day and its great.... Here are two from the Bronx.

kobe629

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 18:36

claybuster

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 20:22

I'll see if I can dig out some shots of the Tigers from last season using the 100-400 . Looks like we have a Detroit thing going.
Mike

claybuster

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 21:00

Here's a jpeg taken at a night game. It was hard to swing the big lens around because the game was a sell out,someone was always in the way when i wanted to get a shot.Camera was a XTI.
Mike

sadowsk2

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 22:14

While we're on the topic of Tigers games: here are some with the 100-400 at Comerica Field- at night... Tigers-White Sox last year in August.

R Mutt

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 22:27

Here's one of many

http://www.rmutt.netfirms.com/Photos/potn100-400/apr1.jpg

Good enough for Motorcyclist Magazine. :cool:

IanC

19th of January 2008 (Sat), 22:35

f/14 2 sec iso100 150mm on tripod - Nice lense :-)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2204718645_befc1cde8c_b.jpg

claybuster

20th of January 2008 (Sun), 06:19

Just two more Detroit Tigers pictures taken with the XTI.
Mike

sir.richard

23rd of January 2008 (Wed), 07:29

Jeez guys, although its a different beast, I must say that this thread is making me think about buying this lens and delaying my planned 70-200 f2.8 is usm purchase until later.

And there I was thinking I had it all worked out and the low light flexibility of f2.8 and awhen needed for extra range, a 1.4 extender, would help make up for it not being a ~400mm capable lens.

Last time I visted the zoo, my 24-105 wasnt nearly enough for many photos. A 200 would be better, but a 400....sweet!

metalman1010

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 23:20

My copy shows up tomorrow with an XTi included in the box. I will attempt to take some shots with it and see if mine is soft too!

:)

Ross

Update: Ok so I got this lens on Saturday and just took this shot on the fly through our hotel room window on the 7th floor this morning.

While it's not a stellar shot it is very much up to my liking because of the situation.

Used a 20D to shoot with it also. Gonna take this lens and the 20D to the zoo tomorrow and test it out with my newly acquired 70-200mm 2.8 lens also.

1/4000
ISO 400
f/5.6
400mm

andrewhuxman

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 23:26

Handheld 400MM
1/80th
F 8
ISO 200

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/Picture-002_2-copy.jpg

Zonieart

10th of February 2008 (Sun), 22:09

Purchased the lens a few weeks ago and this was my first chance to take a walk in the desert. Here is my first "bird" shot. I wonder how these guys can sit in cactus without getting injured.

400MM
1/100 Second (IS mode 1 engaged)
40D
ISO 200
f5.6 (Notice the bokeh)

rcg

10th of February 2008 (Sun), 22:43

Most people generally like the 100-400. I've tested a few copies and found it to be acceptable so I bought one. I found myself at 400mm constantly on it otherwise I was using the 70-200 in my bag. Once I shot with the prime 400 5.6 the 100-400 was immediately sold. Not that the 100-400 is "bad" but the prime version is noticeably sharper at every aperture. So if you really need the range of 100-400 I say go for it. If you really only need the occasional 400 I would opt for the 70-200 2.8 (non IS) and pick up a TC to go with.