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

[retro]

Does anyone have any sample pictures using a 100-400lis lens with a 20D? I am looking for pictures at full and medium zoom. I am really considering this lens soon and would like some feedback. Thanks. I have also considered the 300mm prime, but I think this lens would work better for what I have in mind hence the post.

R

[CyberDyneSystems]

Retro,
You can go here;
http://photography-on-the.net/gallerydatabase/index.php
...and search the galleries by lens and camera type,....

Here's a few from my gallery;
http://cyberdynesystemsimaging.fotopic.net/p5879490.html
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y3iyms&outx=600&noresize=1
http://cyberdynesystemsimaging.fotopic.net/p6907575.html
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yff1w3&outx=600&noresize=1
http://cyberdynesystemsimaging.fotopic.net/p5106868.html
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y31ghg&outx=600&noresize=1

[retro]

Retro,
You can go here;
http://photography-on-the.net/gallerydatabase/index.php
...and search the galleries by lens and camera type,....

Here's a few from my gallery;
http://cyberdynesystemsimaging.fotopic.net/p5879490.html
http://cyberdynesystemsimaging.fotopic.net/p6907575.html
http://cyberdynesystemsimaging.fotopic.net/p5106868.html

Took a look through your galleries. Great shots. Is this lens sharper at 100mm than it is at 400mm?

[CyberDyneSystems]

I don't know,. I only use it at 400mm :lol: :lol:

[CyberDyneSystems]

I take it back,. here's a few at 100mm

http://newfoundland.fotopic.net/p9447012.html
http://newfoundland.fotopic.net/p9447013.html
http://newfoundland.fotopic.net/p9447568.html

another at 400mm
http://newfoundland.fotopic.net/p10876699.html
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yshfix&outx=600&noresize=1

[scottbergerphoto]

These galleries were all done(except where stated otherwise) with a 100-400 IS L and a 1D MII.
http://www.pbase.com/scottbergerphoto/radio_controlled_flying
Scott

[Scottes]

A mix, mostly on the long end, but often 200-300mm:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=54386
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=54651
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=54526
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=54514
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=54533
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=54297
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=52460

Butterflies, usually around 150-250mm, with tubes:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=40999&highlight=butterflies
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=40692&highlight=butterflies
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=40691&highlight=butterflies
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=30639&highlight=butterflies

[MarkoPolo]

Here are a couple of shots at 400 with the Canon 1.4 T con AND the kenko 2x T con stacked. Pretty sharp, I'd say.

[Pyromaniac]

I think that it would still be a pretty darn good lens for those of use that don't have a 1 series camera.

Nice shots Marko.

[NickC]

I took these at the San Francisco Zoo with a 100-400 and a "lowly" D30.

http://www.deaddogparty.com/photos/sfzoo/sfzoo20.JPG
http://www.deaddogparty.com/photos/sfzoo/zoo2-03.jpg
http://www.deaddogparty.com/photos/sfzoo/zoo2-08.jpg

[CyberDyneSystems]

Nothing wrong with that lens,. or the D30!

[MDJAK]

Those are amazing pictures. I'm probably going to the Bronx Zoo tomorrow with my lowly 70-200 F2.8 IS and 1.4 teleconverter. Don't think I'll be able to zoom in that close though, unfortunately.

But why the fence between you and the big cat? Couldn't you have just gone in the enclosure, snapped a few quickies, and beat a hasty retreat?;)

[Scottes]

But why the fence between you and the big cat? Couldn't you have just gone in the enclosure, snapped a few quickies, and beat a hasty retreat?;)
I tried that once. Given all the excitement of photographing such a glorious animal I totally forgot about the "retreat" part, let alone "hasty."
:-)

[NickC]

But why the fence between you and the big cat? Couldn't you have just gone in the enclosure, snapped a few quickies, and beat a hasty retreat?;)

Heh, I didn't want to be kitty bait. But actually, the fence is a totally enclosed cage in this case. No way to shoot without a fence in the way.

The shot of the cat looking longingly through the fence was of course the statement I was trying to make.

[MDJAK]

"The shot of the cat looking longingly through the fence was of course the statement I was trying to make."


And make it you did. Off to the zoo tomorrow. Not hopeful my shots will come out anywhere near as good as yours.

[Airedale1]

I am saving for the 100-400L 4.5/5.6 IS. I would like very much to see what others have been able to capture with this lens. Especially small birds as, that is what I really like to capture.

In particular I would love to see just how sharp an image this lens can produce of a bird at relatively close range (back yard shots). To be more specific I guess I am talking about 100 feet and closer.

I am also considering the 400L prime as well as the 70-200L. The 100-400L right now is at the top of my list for it's reach as I also like to shoot larger birds, e.g. Raptors, GBH's, etc. Please help me decide.

[GyRob]

i would think for small birds the 400f5.6 L would be better then the 100/400 .
Rob.

[Alan B]

Mostly ALL my shots in my album were taken with that lens.Here's some examples(just small birds, as that is what you plan to take).

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y86py5&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y8tln6&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ybeygo&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y43wdg&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y8hpty&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

Just visit my album to see more ;) .

[hauff]

Not a small bird but it was less than 100 feet with the 100-400mm "L".
http://www3.telus.net/public/hauff/canadageese3.jpg

[windoze]

there are some very sharp 100-400 L's out there, however you will probably end up shooting at 400 mm most of the time so why not just get the 400 MM prime f/5.6..... 400 mm on the 100-400 L (IMHO) is alittle soft....

from the 400 f/5.6
http://windoze.smugmug.com/photos/47938458-L.jpg

[Grizz]

I just got this lens and need some practice. But these are a few of my first attempts. The weather was very overcast so the lighting was poor. I'll keep practicing! :)

http://astroskys.com/Gallery/albums/Wildlife/Sparrow_framed650_copy.jpg
http://astroskys.com/Gallery/albums/Wildlife/DPP_0004crop.jpg

http://astroskys.com/Gallery/albums/Test/swannew.jpg

[Blue Deuce]

I have literally thousands of shots that will testify to the quality of this lens. Its hard to pick just two so these are representatives. Its made me a better photographer I think. There was a learning curve with this lens before I maximized its potential. I have taken quite a few less then stellar shots also.

[clivingston]

Here are a couple more 100-400L shots.I personally love the zoom. I use a hide to get pics of small backyard birds ( sparrows ,chickadee, etc ) , but when a cardinal or bluejay lands I need to recompose and I cant backup. I also need the IS because I take alot of pictures while on my boat. I dont think I would get many keepers without it.

[Simon Spiers]

Getting the hang of it at last:D

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y4t5bq&outx=1024&quality=70

[nitsch]

Weighing up between the zoom and the 400 prime which are both excellent lenses, I would take the added versatility of 100-399 focal length, the IS and the closer minimum focusing distance of the zoom over the slightly sharper (if you are doing extreme crops or poster prints then the difference may be noticeable) and faster focusing prime every time. See if you can try them both out before making a decision. If the prime had IS it might make the decision harder for me, but I would then need at the very least a good quality 70-300 range IS lens in my bag as well. I have taken lots of shots with the 100-400 that I simply wouldn't have been able to get with the prime but never missed any shots that I would have got with the prime - that says it all to me. Anyway enough waffle, here's a few bird shots from the 100-400...

http://www.nitsch.co.uk/newportfolio/birds/images/bird_1.jpg
http://www.nitsch.co.uk/newportfolio/birds/images/bird_3.jpg
http://www.nitsch.co.uk/newportfolio/birds/images/bird_4.jpg
http://www.nitsch.co.uk/newportfolio/birds/images/bird_6.jpg

[Ronald S. Jr.]

61027

61028

[CyberDyneSystems]

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y3iyms&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1
Juvy Tifted Titmouse

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y31ghg&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1
Big Blue (Great Blue Heron)

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yb9akq&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

[mrclark321]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/mrclark321/IMG_6995.jpg

[MarkoPolo]

Here is a male house finch from a couple of weeks ago. 1.4TC with the 100-400L.

[Leorooster]

Here is a couple from me:

[busbyea]

Here's a couple of mine....

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/busbyea/Bohemian-Waxwing-1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/busbyea/American-Tree-Sparrow-3.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/busbyea/Pileated-Woodpecker_7.jpg

[viewing-the-invisible]

wow do i want that lens...

[DDA]

me too! Please, Santa Claus, I promise I'll be very kind for the 10 following yeaars! Can you bring it to me?? :mrgreen:

[Airedale1]

Okay, I know I said I had made my mind up and decided to go with the 100-400L.:confused: Well, that being said I have changed my mind again and this time I have decided to order the 400L 5.6 prime.

I looked at a lot of images from both and I know the 100-400L is more versatile, but I believe the 400L produces sharper images, especially out at 400mm.

Tomorrow I will order the 400L and again thanks to all for the invaluable input on both lenses.:D

[pitboss]

http://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com/photos/fullsize/brant522005.jpg

http://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com/photos/fullsize/brant532005.jpg

http://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com/photos/fullsize/brant492005.jpg

http://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com/photos/fullsize/brant362005.jpg

http://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com/photos/fullsize/brant382005.jpg

http://www.pitbosswaterfowl.com/photos/fullsize/brant452005.jpg

[gmaize]

This thread has some of my best with the 100-400. This trip last October was only a week after the lens purchase, so very little "experience" is a component of the results.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=110969&highlight=gmaize

--gmaize

[LazyPhotographer]

Okay, I know I said I had made my mind up and decided to go with the 100-400L.:confused: Well, that being said I have changed my mind again and this time I have decided to order the 400L 5.6 prime.

I looked at a lot of images from both and I know the 100-400L is more versatile, but I believe the 400L produces sharper images, especially out at 400mm.

Tomorrow I will order the 400L and again thanks to all for the invaluable input on both lenses.:D


I have both lenses.. and I prefer the 100-400, mostly because I think the IS helps.


http://www.lazyphotographer.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_1102af_Cormorant.jpg

[morehtml]

OK here's one

[morehtml]

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[fWord]

Congratulations on your new and first large whitey! :lol: Beautiful lens, a little heavy for me, but for photographing at the zoo, it's an absolute beast of a lens: it seems to weigh a tonne after carrying it around for a while, but it seems solidly built. It draws lots of attention and everyone seems to mutter that you must be a professional.

However I'm always busy looking through the viewfinder and trying to nail the shot. The ability to rack back and forth from 100mm through to 400mm means that this lens is supremely versatile for longer range shooting and getting the perfect framing is almost never an issue. On a 1.6X crop camera, things seem even more beautiful since it's almost like having a 600mm f/5.6 lens on you for those times when you really need the reach, or want to crop in tight. Last but not least, the IS is beautiful.

Speaking of the zoo, I got a few shots from there not long ago, but I can't say which is best since they're terrible for the most part. Conditions were pretty shady with no direct sunlight, and it was necessary to bump the ISO up to 800 or 1600 for a decent hand-holdable speed. Here's a random two out of the more decent lot:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/Blogger/Zoo0406Lions.jpg

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

[LightRules]

Congrats...if you don't know already, it's a marvelous lens. Here are a few snaps:

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57972912/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57972915/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57972920/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57972913/original.jpg

[joeseph]

We've had this thread several times ... we usually get the same shots posted, give or take.
here's a new one then - sorry about the framing, It took me all my time to get the backfiring in the shot... :-)

74568

[nitsch]

We've had this thread several times ... we usually get the same shots posted, give or take.

'Tis true Dave, 'tis true! So here is one of mine I've never shared here before.

Love this lens! :D

http://www.nitsch.co.uk/Marwell/images/amur_leopard_cub_3.jpg

[RikWriter]

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/57534898.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/58761461.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/59222952.jpg

[sartobr]

Something a little different

http://www.pbase.com/sartobr/image/47413116

http://www.pbase.com/sartobr/image/46244481

[calicokat]

Here are my samples with the 100-400L

[Denny G]

Another bird.

[JunkieXL]

My 100-400 is only 3 weeks old but I'm really loving it! :D

This's a 100% crop, @400mm f6.7 1/500 handheld

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/2678/calandria1009hx.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=calandria1009hx.jpg)

[Hatch1921]

http://www.pbase.com/hatch1921/image/60203251.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hatch1921/image/60203258.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hatch1921/image/60267007.jpg

I love the lens... more shots of birds in this gallery.

LINK (http://www.pbase.com/hatch1921/various_birds)

Hatch

[calicokat]

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/60424990-M.jpg

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/69045300-M.jpg

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/68177520-M.jpg

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/69051931-M.jpg

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/62959989-M.jpg

[joe_elway]

I've processed a few more from this day but don't have them online yet.
http://hwfs1/Travel/Tanzania/Ngorongoro/PinicBlackKiteCircles.jpg

[JuZ]

Here's a couple of mine :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Animals/bluetit2.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Animals/Tit.jpg

[RikWriter]

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/60262620.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/59827609.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/55720716.jpg

[VFTT]

I borrowed a 100-400 and only got to use it one day. I got this shot of a bluebird:

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/gallery/birds/bluebird-sm.jpg

I just ordered a 100-400 from B&H so hopefully I'll have more, and better, shots soon.

- d

[varanus]

got mine a few weeks ago this is the best shot ive got with it thusfar
http://www.herpshots.co.uk/forum/uploads/paulwilliams/KiteIMG_0514.jpg
http://www.herpshots.co.uk/forum/uploads/paulwilliams/kiteIMG_0584.jpg

[calicokat]

those are two excellent shots varanus, well done

[kr88]

Ok here's a couple...
http://static.flickr.com/74/156072345_3768191ae2_o.jpg

One More...
http://static.flickr.com/55/148416359_4ad7a8c859_o.jpg

[volleybrad]

This one was at the zoo, but it's still a bird shot. :)
http://chanwahyaoh.smugmug.com/photos/66449332-L.jpg

This one was in the backyard.
http://chanwahyaoh.smugmug.com/photos/66449346-L.jpg

[varanus]

those are two excellent shots varanus, well done

Thanks bud cant wait till i have the cash for the 500f4!

[calicokat]

Thanks bud cant wait till i have the cash for the 500f4!

I hear ya there, me too :)

[md_129]

Let's see your best,

I have one coming in the mail tommorow and I need some good ideas of what to shot.


Thanks :)

[GARY DEFEYTER]

This was taken with a 100 - 400 l is. it was cloudy and starting to rain. handheld @ 125.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/GARY47/MYMARMOT2.jpg

[photonoobie]

I just got the 100-400L IS a couple of days ago. Here is one of Huey, also handheld @ 1/125th.

And yes, he is missing an eye :smile: but is a very happy guy.

http://i6.tinypic.com/124d113.jpg

[md_129]

This was taken with a 100 - 400 l is. it was cloudy and starting to rain. handheld @ 125.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/GARY47/MYMARMOT2.jpg

Wow, handheld great job!

[md_129]

I just got the 100-400L IS a couple of days ago. Here is one of Huey, also handheld @ 1/125th.

And yes, he is missing an eye :smile: but is a very happy guy.

http://i6.tinypic.com/124d113.jpg


Looks really sharp!!!!!

Fine looking dog, I might add. :)

[Reyno]

:D Congrats. Got mine over two weeks ago and went out to test. Here's a couple of Ruddy Turnstones and an Anihanga. Both shot were handheld @ 1/250 and 125ISO.:D

[c3p1]

Cool shots! Anyone use this lens for sports? Can you still hand hold with sports?

Thanks, Paul

[defordphoto]

Sports? Eh.....it's okay....;)

http://www.defordphoto.com/SportsGalleries/2003/CART/Portland/3_Day/img_2755_std.jpg

http://www.defordphoto.com/SportsGalleries/2003/CART/Portland/3_Day/img_3644_std.jpg

[remo]

Sports? Eh.....it's okay....;)


Great pics:D

[c3p1]

OK? If that is your defintion of OK, I'm in trouble with some of my shots! :)
Great pictures! I might have to re-think this.
Paul

[JMHPhotography]

Let's see your best,

I have one coming in the mail tommorow and I need some good ideas of what to shot.


Thanks :)

Congrats on the new lens. I totally understand the excitement of getting a new lens. I've been there and quite recently as well. What I'm a bit confused about is why you chose to buy the 100-400 when you didn't know what you were going to shoot with it. I personally have only ever bought a lens or other item when I've identified a need for it. I'm just curious is all... I do hope you enjoy your new lens and take lots of pics to post up. :)

[CyberDyneSystems]

Merged with the one linked in the sticky thread.. ;)
-=Lens Sample Images Archive=- (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141406)


Please check the sticky bfore posting this sort of thread :)
It's better to add to the existing thread than to post a new one.

That said,.. heres some more;
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ycid3r&outx=600&noresize=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ygb2zg&outx=600&noresize=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yb9akn&outx=600&noresize=1

[md_129]

I have literally thousands of shots that will testify to the quality of this lens. Its hard to pick just two so these are representatives. Its made me a better photographer I think. There was a learning curve with this lens before I maximized its potential. I have taken quite a few less then stellar shots also.

These are great!, did you use any support or did you handhold these?

[md_129]

Congrats on the new lens. I totally understand the excitement of getting a new lens. I've been there and quite recently as well. What I'm a bit confused about is why you chose to buy the 100-400 when you didn't know what you were going to shoot with it. I personally have only ever bought a lens or other item when I've identified a need for it. I'm just curious is all... I do hope you enjoy your new lens and take lots of pics to post up. :)
Thanks,
I got mainly for little league football. But since the season has not started yet, I wanted to get some ideas from others so I can pratice a bit.:)

[md_129]

Sports? Eh.....it's okay....;)





Outstanding Shots!!!!!!!!

[md_129]

Merged with the one linked in the sticky thread.. ;)
-=Lens Sample Images Archive=- (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141406)


Please check the sticky bfore posting this sort of thread :)
It's better to add to the existing thread than to post a new one.

That said,.. heres some more;

Noted :)

[yeoness]

ive got this lens 100-400 l is and i love it.

[kwsanders]

Sports? Eh.....it's okay....;)

Yea... just ok... can't you do better Jim? ;-)

Seriously... nice shots. I love open wheel racing.

[pitabread]

A couple recent pics:

http://www.animecritic.com/_temp/photos/parrot.jpg

http://www.animecritic.com/_temp/photos/butterfly.jpg

[malla1962]

2 recent shots.:D

[md_129]

2 recent shots.:D

Wow, these are really amazing shots!! Did you use a tripod with these?


So far at 400mm I have about a 2% keeper range when shooting with this lens, handheld.

[ptlee]

Handheld:
Yellow Bittern (no flash)
http://www.naturephotosociety.org.sg/dcforum/User_files/4454e2de086804ab.jpg
Squirrel (flash)
http://www.naturephotosociety.org.sg/dcforum/User_files/4469f27e08d88883.jpg

Tripod Mounted: Splendid Fairy Wren (flash)
http://www.naturephotosociety.org.sg/dcforum/User_files/439ee1bd01601bfb.jpg

A very versatile lens for nature shooting with two kids hanging around.

ptlee

[AzzA]

I use a 100-400L, have a look at some of my galleries here - http://www.ae-photography.co.uk/gallery.html

The shots from September 2005 onwards are almost all with this lens. It's ideal for motorsport. Stopping down to F8 definately improves sharpness. It does depend what you are shooting and the effect you want but 2% seems quite a lot keep rate...

[kwsanders]

My wife is going to divorce me if you people do not quit posting these spectacular images from this wonderful lens. It is really making me want to surf over to B&H and purchase one. :)

[AzzA]

Oh and inkeeping the original posters request, here's a bird closeup... http://www.ae-photography.co.uk/gallery/Marwell_Zoo_130206_AE_6044.jpg - well a Penguin really :p

[jj1987]

http://www.jamesg.net/misc_stuff/message_boards/iphoto/06_Mar/100-400/IMG_8508_nc.jpg

[Mike86]

The best 1400 bucks ive ever spent here are some pix.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/sl4mike/Pix/thth_IMG_4157.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/sl4mike/HB%20meet/thIMG_4418.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/sl4mike/HB%20meet/thIMG_4279.jpg

Even at 400 its still sharp as a nail, maybe i just got lucky with my copy, like i said best 1400 bucks ive ever spent. also later down the line get a polorizer makes a world of diffrence.

Mike

[malla1962]

Wow, these are really amazing shots!! Did you use a tripod with these?


So far at 400mm I have about a 2% keeper range when shooting with this lens, handheld.This lens has never been on a tripod.:D

[cjm]

Man that's a lot of birds. :) Anyone have any shots of nonanimals like buildings, flowers, leaves, people, etc? I am getting a itch for this lens too (after all bigger is better!) so I would love to see what it is capable of completely. Great work everyone!

[Tareq]

Because of you - people - i am going to by this lens.
I hope i will finish all bank statements so then i get my credit card as soon as possible then order directly.

Best wishes,
T.

[KevNJ]

Because of you - people - i am going to by this lens.
I hope i will finish all bank statements so then i get my credit card as soon as possible then order directly.

Best wishes,
T.


Because of us !? lol ... you looked in this thread. you did it to yourself. ;) youll love this lens:lol:

[Enmisites]

Simply put this lens is amazing.

Buy it f/stop

[vjack]

Here are a few with this lens:

http://edahlen.smugmug.com/photos/72155501-L.jpg

http://edahlen.smugmug.com/photos/76227617-L.jpg

http://edahlen.smugmug.com/photos/79029769-L.jpg

[joe445]

Here is one- taken at a local park in FL.
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/738/dragon2copy1bw.jpg

[dkangel]

Here ya go. Just some dude walking around the lake walking his Parrot.

[John7]

WARNING - THIS FORUM CAUSES WALLETS TO EMPTY.......FAST!

[Samiad]

Tell me about it. Just ordered this lens. :P

[PalmBayFlo]

Tell me about it. Just ordered this lens. :P
me too! http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/palmbayflo/202.gif

[malla1962]

A few more for you,taken a couple of weeks ago,full size and crops.http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q7973.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q7973-copy.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q7966.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q7966-copy.jpg

[Tareq]

I will say it again, before i was thinking to spend about $500-1000 only. Now after all these threads with brilliant photos i can say that i should spend about $2000 every month.
Too bad, i will loose all my money, but WAIT, i still have my saving accoung.
Too bad, i think i have to use my saving account as well, but WAIT, i still have my dad.
Too bad, my dad told me that he will never help me in photography gears, but WAIT, i still have YOU ALL PEOPLE, any help?

[Jon]

Just a couple from the past month or so, straight from the 20D with zero PP to the JPEGs. It's a great lens!

[PalmBayFlo]

Beautiful Jon. I have just ordered this lens myself and am hoping to be able to take bird shots as nice as yours. Just hope my Rebel XT can give me such results!

[Jon]

I was lucky enough to be hanging out at the feeders at the Nature Center at Grandfather Mountain for that one. The Pine Siskins were absolutely ignoring me. The bokeh doesn't hurt any either. I was even able to get some pretty good ones with the 24-70 on the 5D! The hummingbirds, on the other hand, were a little harder to get.

For the TBM, it helped to have a brother-in-law with a hangar at the approach end of the runway during the air show. I was as close as the CAP would allow.

[johnathan]

I have had my 100-400L for 5 weeks or so and love it. I have never mounted it on a tripod. All shots have been hand held so far. Johnathan

http://johnathan.smugmug.com/photos/82042122-L.jpg

[SDK^]

Some from me

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/motorsports/british-superbikes_oulton-06/images/photo-3.jpg

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/motorsports/british-superbikes_oulton-06/images/photo-6b.jpg

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/wildlife/brown-duck-3.jpg

http://www.ph-digitalphotography-motorsports.com/images/wildlife/robin.jpg

[PalmBayFlo]

darn it sdk, those are absolutely gorgeous. So crisp and clear. Positively breathtaking.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/palmbayflo/158.gif

[johnathan]

Having been spanked by a mod I only post links now. Although I love the embedded shots! Johnathan

Also SDK those are marvelous shots !

[jj1987]

Having been spanked by a mod I only post links now. Although I love the embedded shots! Johnathan

Also SDK those are marvelous shots !
You must have misunderstood the moderator. As long as you dont go extremely wide you're safe.

[Crypto]

1
http://upload.pbase.com/tcimages/image/62722417/original.jpg
2
http://upload.pbase.com/tcimages/image/59769805/original.jpg
3
http://upload.pbase.com/tcimages/image/62345052/original.jpg
4
http://upload.pbase.com/tcimages/image/59299446/original.jpg

[Bass]

Hi all!
Wow fantastic shoots!!!
I would love to see more unprocessed 100% crops tho... would be easier to compare quality of the lenses that way.
I just bought a 100-400IS.. but im not happy with the result. Somethings up with the lens and it produces very usharp pictures =/
I was hoping that the zoom would be close in sharpness to my 400 5.6L but that wasnt the case.
So i have send my lens in for a check.



Anyway. Heres a hard Post processed 100-400IS shoot.

http://www.bassel.se/Crow3.jpg


And heres the "real" picture unprocessed 100% crop

http://www.bassel.se/realcrow.jpg

[PalmBayFlo]

crypto: beautiful times 4!!! I see you took those with the Rebel XT...I can only pray that my shots will come out only 1/2 as good as those!
bass: hope you find out what the problem is with your new lens. good luck!

[Crypto]

crypto: beautiful times 4!!! I see you took those with the Rebel XT...I can only pray that my shots will come out only 1/2 as good as those!
bass: hope you find out what the problem is with your new lens. but try everything before you send it back out to be looked at. good luck!

Thank you very much. I love my XT.

[slacker]

A little late to the party, but thought I share a few too...

From earlier this summer...

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

From last year...

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

[Photodawg1]

Mostly ALL my shots in my album were taken with that lens.Here's some examples(just small birds, as that is what you plan to take).
Just visit my album to see more ;) .

Alan,
Those are amazing...but # 3 should be a national treasure...my stupid 100-400 doesn't even come close to yours...let's trade! :lol:

[davidk]

I borrowed POTN mikeisbeast's 100-400L. Here are some photos.

[blonde]

i will add mine:

http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/70297148-L.jpg
http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/70596281-L.jpg
http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/75224380-L.jpg
http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/75230637-L.jpg
http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/77177817-L.jpg

[BryanP]

Nice shots Snir!

I really do need to get myself the 100-400s... That long end would fare me quite well :)

[20DNewbie]

These are amazing shots everyone!

It's been sitting in my wishlist for awhile now, I hope to get one soon also. The Blue Angels are finally coming around again and I'd love to have it for that.

[Permagrin]

I just got this lens and it seems great so far (in the 1.5 days I've had it out :) ). I'd just like to see what the rest of you do with it!

[Mark_Cohran]

105863

Okay, here's one of my wife taken, I think, at close to 400mm.

Mark

[Permagrin]

Nice shot Mark. She's very pretty too!

And thanks for the link fstopjojo. I searched for one and couldn't find it.

[Mark_Cohran]

Thanks, but it's not the best shot - just the one I happen to have on my laptop (I'm on a business trip).

The link has great examples, though, doesn't it?

Mark

[Permagrin]

Someone just referred me to this thread. There are some absolutely fantastic shots everyone...talk about inspiring!!! Can't wait for time with my new lens :D

[Permagrin]

Absolutely. I just got finished looking at them and some of them were just amazing.

[calicokat]

Some of mine :)

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/60424990-M.jpg

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/71396131-M.jpg

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/60423486-M.jpg

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/68177520-M.jpg

[malla1962]

2 from me.:D

[nitsch]

Lovely Bald Eagle Calicokat! :)

Here's some of my 100-400 recent shots which I've got online...

http://www.nitsch.co.uk/forumstuff/bald_eagle.jpg

http://www.nitsch.co.uk/forumstuff/duckling.jpg

http://www.nitsch.co.uk/forumstuff/grey_heron_landing.jpg

http://www.nitsch.co.uk/forumstuff/puffin_landing_2.jpg

Share some of your shots Peregrin! :)

[calicokat]

Lovely Bald Eagle Calicokat! :)

thank you, yours are very nice as well

[Permagrin]

Share some of your shots Peregrin! :)

Okay, here goes...taken this weekend and hand held...(not birds or super "close-ups" but the seals were fighting so I kept my distance...)

http://static.flickr.com/59/229800239_3fa51c8903_b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/64/229800240_ea083d588c_b.jpg

[Raj]

here are a few contirbutions from me :-)

http://www.pbase.com/blue_star/image/59918018.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blue_star/image/58181638.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blue_star/image/59918017.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blue_star/image/58181636.jpg

[PalmBayFlo]

I'm sorry now I returned this lens soon after buying it. But it was just too heavy for me and I didn't like the push pull zooming. Who knows, maybe another one someday!

[OiPaz]

I don't know it this is my best, but I like it! ;)

[Pippuri]

Some (all) great pictures here!
I just got my 100-400 yesterday, but did not have a change to test it right away. I think I will quit my day at work early today and head to the backcountry to do some serious shooting.

[Bubble]

these images are the MAIN reason why i bought the 100-400 over Tamron 200-500. :)

[Permagrin]

RAJ, the first seagull one was fantastic. What an excellent capture!

[GeForceFX]

http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_3382.jpg


http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_4483.jpg

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

[GeForceFX]

http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_4857.jpg
Image exceeded POTN limit of 800 pixels max. so changed to link - Jon

http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_4968.jpg

http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_5556.jpg

[GeForceFX]

http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_5628.jpg

http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_5684.jpg

http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_5676.jpg

[davidk]

http://www.goole-fotografie.be/images/IMG_5628.jpg

Thats one of the most perfect motorsport pictures ive ever seen! The angle, colors/contrast, panning are absolutely perfect!

[Col_M]

does anyone have images taken with a 5D and 100-400? :)

[Janika]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b186/Janika2/Transportation/Airshow%202006/June-18-2006-033.jpg

[md_129]

All amazing shots!!

[Pete]

A couple of my first shots with this lens...

http://pete-bennett.smugmug.com/photos/102383237-L.jpg

http://pete-bennett.smugmug.com/photos/102384389-L.jpg

[arkturas]

here is my 2 cents worth - taken whilst on safari in Southern Africa.

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2046/img0679v2pp6.jpg

Image exceeds POTN max. dimension of 800 pixels, so changed to link - Jon Edit : Thanks Jon, Ill remember to read the sticky next time

[::John::]

does anyone have images taken with a 5D and 100-400? :)

Yeah, I have a few. PM me with what you are wanting to see and I will see if I have some available in that genre.

[MDoc]

Here's a start.This Florida panther was shot under less than idea circumstances.It was a very overcast dark day. I had to bump the ISO to 1600. 400mm F5.6 1/60 Show us your slow shutter speeds!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/mdoc9523/IMG_5287.jpg

[JohnnyG]

Here's one. Not my best though but taken was I was new with the lens.

[JohnnyG]

Here is one of my favorites.

[MDoc]

Very good johnny i love the eyes on the tiger.

[Red73]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m310/Red73_01/IMG_1548as_edited-1.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m310/Red73_01/IMG_1795_edited-1.jpg