canon 400mm f2.8 is version 1

Hi ... please can anyone tell me if a canon 400 2.8 is.,for us 4750.00 is a good price ? shows some signs of wear,glass is clean and clear is some paint-off ,I have the opportunity to buy it but first i want to know if it is a good price.tnanks.

I would say that is good deal. Minty ones go for about $5800 - 6000. As long as it isn't beat completely to crap, I would say go for it.

Yeaa, that sounds like a heck of a deal! make sure the IS works!

You can't get a better lens for that money, period.

That is the lens I use for almost all of my wildlife photography. My lens has many, many "signs of wear", but that does not affect the images it takes whatsoever - and that's what matters!

The lens works seamlessly with the 1.4 extender, and surprisingly well with the 2x. If the guy selling the lens offers these to you for a decent price, be sure to grab them, too.

And by all means, make sure it comes with the original hood; if not, you'll have to shell out over $500 for one. It's best to always shoot with the hood on; mine never gets taken off, except when I clean the front glass.

You wouldn't get mine for that price and they seem to be in equal quality. I'll also second Tom - get at least the 1.4x as little to no hit in IQ or AF speed. 2x down the road for occassional use.

Thank you so much guys for the information I really appreciate it, I Will get the lens to day.... Yes tom. The lens come with hood.

Yes it is. Average cost here and on FM is roughly 5500

When you pick it up post photo! We love seeing new gear bought!

I Will Brenda will be a pleasure to share the photo with you guys. Thanks again... Regards

Better yet, post some photos you take with it!

Remember, the 400 f2.8 has a wonderfully close minimum focus distance, so you can do some "macro style" photography with it, particularly if:
1) you use a converter with it
2) you use it on a 1.6 crop with high pixel density

It is actually quite food for close-ups of salamanders, toads, bumblebees, etc. A truly versatile lens!

@Tom,

How does the 400 2.8 I.S. work with extension tubes for macro/close up work?

Have you ever tried it?

Just curious.

Thanks.

I have not tried extension tubes yet, but I do plan on getting them sometime.

Thanks Tom. I look forward to seeing what you can do with them attached to the 400.

quinto wrote in post #15104976
I Will Brenda will be a pleasure to share the photo with you guys. Thanks again... Regards

Funny how forgetting one little letter turns me into a girl haha

I apologize sorry...Brendan Boden...