Havent seen much talk about this lens on the forums and I was thinking about getting it...why doesn't it seem to be a popular lens?
What do you all think?
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM.... Love it or hate it?
Charles4400 Member 91 posts Joined Sep 2006 More info | Oct 02, 2006 19:30 | #1 Havent seen much talk about this lens on the forums and I was thinking about getting it...why doesn't it seem to be a popular lens? Canon 350D/ Rebel XT
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PhotoScout Senior Member  887 posts Joined Jun 2006 Location: California More info | Oct 02, 2006 19:34 | #2 I've been looking at that lens too. I found this link if you want to see some samples and comments. 5D * 20D * XHA1S * HF11
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mebailey Goldmember 1,992 posts Likes: 28 Joined Jul 2005 Location: USA More info | Oct 02, 2006 20:32 | #3 I like this lens. It really shines in bright light where you can use f8. Below that it is not as sharp. Some say its not sharp at 400mm. My copy seems sharp at all focal lengths.
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crn3371 Cream of the Crop  7,198 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: SoCal, USA More info | Oct 02, 2006 20:53 | #4 In that focal range, I always thought that the 100-400 was the most talked about lens in this forum.
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blonde Buck Naked Floozies  8,405 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Boston, MA More info | Oct 02, 2006 21:01 | #5 i am not sure where you got the notion that people do not like this lens. it was voted number one wildlife zoom lens on this forum and he lens has tons of followers that swear by this lens. i for one love it to death and use it 90% of the time and i can tell you right now, i LOVE it!!!!!!
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blonde Buck Naked Floozies 8,405 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Boston, MA More info | Oct 02, 2006 21:03 | #6 before i forget, i also found that many "rumors" and myths about this lens are just that.
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holland_patrick Senior Member  811 posts Joined Dec 2005 Location: Ct More info | Oct 02, 2006 21:05 | #7 LOVE IT  Focal length: 350.0mm (35mm equivalent: 568mm) CCD width: 22.17mm Exposure time: 0.020 s (1/50) Aperture: f/5.6 ISO equiv.: 400 Rebel XT,1D Mark IIN
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JunkieXL Member  72 posts Joined Apr 2006 More info | Oct 02, 2006 21:06 | #8 I love mine
Canon 7D | BG-E7
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kram obvious its pointless 2,612 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2005 More info | Oct 02, 2006 21:15 | #9 I dont have it yet but already been loving it for a few months Canon 7D , Canon 6D, 100-400 L, 24-105 F4 L, 50 F1.4, Tokina 12-24 F4, Kenko Teleplus Pro DG 1.4X Extender
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TLovern Member  146 posts Joined Jun 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ More info | I love this lens! If not for Physics and Law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.
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dfjames Member 74 posts Joined Apr 2005 More info | Oct 02, 2006 21:22 | #11 Love it
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Oct 02, 2006 21:27 | #12 blonde wrote in post #2068817  i am not sure where you got the notion that people do not like this lens. it was voted number one wildlife zoom lens on this forum and he lens has tons of followers that swear by this lens. Never said that I don't think people liked, just said that I havent seen much talk about it on the forum (at least the last few pages of the lens forums and not much luck with the search either) and so it seemed it wasn't as popular as other lenses.... Canon 350D/ Rebel XT
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blonde Buck Naked Floozies 8,405 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Boston, MA More info | Oct 02, 2006 21:30 | #13 oh ok
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Buggbairn Goldmember  2,374 posts Joined Nov 2005 Location: Falkirk Scotland More info |  Canon 100-400 L IS @ 400mm | f5.6 | 1/640s | ISO100  Canon 100-400 L IS @360mm | f7.1 | 1/640s | ISO100  Canon 100-400 L IS @285mm | f5.6 | 1/800s | ISO200 Having just recently bought this lens I love it, my copy looks very sharp throughout it's focal range 
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Oct 02, 2006 21:44 | #15 Thanks for the links Blonde, definately getting me excited about getting the lens...come on 15th get here quicker! Canon 350D/ Rebel XT
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