Variety - Canon 100-400L MKII testing

The lens arrived from Lensrentals.com and I had about 2 hours before the small zoo near my house closed. So... I made it in time to walk around and take a few shots with the lens. I've owned the 100-400L MK1 and I can say the MKII is sharper, the IS does a great job and like the zoom ring much better than the push/pull design of the old lens. The zoom ring was pretty stiff but not bad. The lens focused very fast and just performed great. So.. if you are in the market... maybe rent one and see if you like it or not.

On to the shots... just some quick snaps.

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Just wondering what camera body you were using ??
cheers

justrick wrote in post #17513846
Just wondering what camera body you were using ??
cheers

According to Flickr its a 5DM3

Nice shots, I want this lens BAD!!

Such a terrific wildlife portrait lens; glad you shared your testing, great set.

justrick wrote in post #17513846
Just wondering what camera body you were using ??
cheers

5D3 for the shots

King22 wrote in post #17513864
According to Flickr its a 5DM3

Nice shots, I want this lens BAD!!

Correct... the 5D3. I'm on the fence about making the purchase. Nothing to do with the lens... it's a great chunk of glass for sure. The struggle I have... will I use it often enough with my shooting style to justify the expense? I had the MKI and it just collected dust most of the time. Glad I rented it... will just have to give it some thought

coopert wrote in post #17513961
Such a terrific wildlife portrait lens; glad you shared your testing, great set.

Very welcome... glad you enjoyed the images.
Hatch

Very nice detail.

Calhoun213 wrote in post #17514692
Very nice detail.

Many thanks!

Hatch