I really want a Canon 100-400 L

I took a walk in the woods today and saw these deer. The photo was taken with my Sigma 70-200 and a 2x teleconverter. Lately the sigma and teleconverter combo have become my walk around lens. I think it is time to step up and make the big 100-400 L purchase. I am just not happy with the results I am getting. With my sigma and tele it is hard to nail the focus and even when the focus is correct the images lack sharpness and contrast. I want that Canon L pop.

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The folks here are always happy to help you spend money......Go for it. Explain to the wife that you have to buy L lenses because they last forever and do great on maintaining resale value so it's a great investment in the long run.

I love my 100-400 so far.... considering one of the extender deals for bird photography

Do not even think about it. Pick up the phone, hop in the car, but just order one.

it's also pretty damned good for whatever you'd call this type:

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IanD

Not only is your deer photo sharper than mine, but the deer itself looks better than my subjects. The deer here in Ohio are in the middle of losing their winter coat. Maybe if I took their photo with a 100-400 L they would look less mangy.

Dave

I think its just something in the water in Ohio, not the lens...LOL...the deer here in Pa look the same all year, mangy

I'm with Ian

don't hesitate just go out and buy it!
you'll love it :P

EF 100-400's are relatively cheap now, in the low $1200 and below.
I'd love to post some pictures, but I really don't think they're worthy of
here or FM. Anyway, any person in relatively decent physical shape
should not have a problem carrying this lens. I've been using mine for a couple of weeks now and I don't even bother with a monpod. Tripod comes
in handy for low light, though, I do realize. The best thing about owning
a 100-400 L? It has cured my anxiety attacks over having only an 18-55mm
kit lens to shoot with. I'm actually using money for necessities again.

Dave,
This was shot in February when the dee have beautiful thick winter coats. You should see them now. Super mangy. They sort of look like king sized porcupines

100-400 IS handheld
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Ok. Here goes nothing. One of my better takes.
Done with a 100-400 L IS USM. I hope it does the lens justice and
if not would not mind knowing why.

http://flashdaddee.com …read.php?s=&thr​eadid=9858


If someone could tell me how to get my image to display here, I'd certainly appreciate it. Thanks.

Just add the "

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I was in the shower thinking about what might be wrong when I realized
I was trying to post an image of a thread instead of an image. Silly me.

Why must you torture me with your crisp images?

I am trying to be good and wait to purchase the 100-400 L. I really need to save my money so I can pay for a Boeing 737 type rating. You see, I am a pilot at US Airways Express and I am trying to get hired by Southwest Airlines. They require you to have a 737 type rating before getting hired and that costs about $8000. Buying a 100-400 will put me a couple months behind in my savings. I don't know why I look at this forum so much. You guys are a terrible influence. Should I squander my future on L glass?