I hated this zoom with it's trombone action; but nice reach, so if a replacement can be a little more normal, sounds like a great bit of gear
Jahled Goldmember  1,498 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jun 2008 Location: North London More info | Oct 31, 2010 18:47 | #61 I hated this zoom with it's trombone action; but nice reach, so if a replacement can be a little more normal, sounds like a great bit of gear James
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krb Cream of the Crop  8,818 posts Likes: 8 Joined Jun 2008 Location: Where southern efficiency and northern charm come together More info | Oct 31, 2010 21:15 | #62 |
Jahled Goldmember 1,498 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jun 2008 Location: North London More info | Nov 01, 2010 07:04 | #63 krb wrote in post #11201281  The push-pull action is one of my favorite things about this lens. So much easier to use than a twist zoom. Except when you forget to tighten it James
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krb Cream of the Crop 8,818 posts Likes: 8 Joined Jun 2008 Location: Where southern efficiency and northern charm come together More info | Nov 01, 2010 09:42 | #64 |
Jahled Goldmember 1,498 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jun 2008 Location: North London More info | I guess it's down to personal preference at the end of the day; that or i'm an extremely forgetful type of person James
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KenjiS "Holy crap its long!"  More info | Nov 01, 2010 19:05 | #66 Jahled wrote in post #11203860 I guess it's down to personal preference at the end of the day; that or i'm an extremely forgetful type of person  What if the action changed to a button on the side of the lens, push to zoom in and out (the same push-pull action as currently) and the minute you release the lens is locked... Gear, New and Old! RAW Club Member
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MOkoFOko nut impotent and avoiding Geoff  19,889 posts Likes: 22 Joined Jun 2010 Location: Michigan More info | Nov 01, 2010 19:33 | #67 Jahled wrote in post #11203860 I guess it's down to personal preference at the end of the day; that or i'm an extremely forgetful type of person The 100-400 is a joy to use. I've never once had an issue with the system--however, with the hood reversed it makes it difficult to tighten the locking mechanism. I think you're just forgetful
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Nov 04, 2010 09:15 | #68 cherrymoon wrote in post #10746153 You might check other threads, the 100-400 will be replaced by 100-300L, zoom ring. Don't know yet if it will be 2.8 or f4 constant. Rubbish. I was at said show. 100-400 is definitely on the cards for renewal. It was more than just a slip of the tongue. The rumour was put out Canon 1Dx MKII, Canon 1Dx, Canon 1D MKIV, 2x Speedlite 580EX II, 16-35 L, 70-200 IS L, 24-70 L, 300mm 2.8 ISII L, 50mm f/1.4, Sigma 12-24mm Fisheye, Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4
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timeasterday Senior Member  960 posts Likes: 21 Joined Jun 2008 Location: Anderson, SC More info | Nov 04, 2010 16:55 | #69 Coops wrote in post #11223255 Rubbish. I was at said show. 100-400 is definitely on the cards for renewal. It was more than just a slip of the tongue. The rumour was put out I just hope the USD hasn't totally tanked by the time a new 100-400 comes out. But I will buy it anyway! 7DMKII, 5DMKII, Canon 17-40L, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, Canon 70-200mmL f/2.8 II, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary, Zeiss ZE 50mm Makro Planar, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8, Kenko Pro 300 DG 1.4x TC, Canon 2X III TC, 580EX II x2, YN560, RF603's
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Combatmedic870 Goldmember  1,739 posts Joined Oct 2009 Location: Salem ,OR More info | Nov 08, 2010 19:04 | #70 KenjiS wrote in post #11155660 Rumors say Nikon is launching a new 80-400 at that time, So my guess is Canon will follow suit...keep in mind the 100-400 is still the sharpest in its class guys.. Also, 400mm f/5.6 vs 400mm f/8 on my 100-400 The Sony 70-400G is the sharpest in the this class of lenses(it pretty new though so what do you expect!). I have had a chance to shoot with it on a A900(@iso 100) and its a very very nice lens. Very good resolving power. Yes, better the the 100-400 L Nikon D700: 16-35 F4, 50 1.4G, 85 1.8,105 VR Micro, 135F2 DC, 80-200 2.8 AFS
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KenjiS "Holy crap its long!" More info | Nov 09, 2010 06:58 | #71 Combatmedic870 wrote in post #11249438 The Sony 70-400G is the sharpest in the this class of lenses(it pretty new though so what do you expect!). I have had a chance to shoot with it on a A900(@iso 100) and its a very very nice lens. Very good resolving power. Yes, better the the 100-400 L Oh! I forgot about Sony's 70-400 Gear, New and Old! RAW Club Member
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Lowner "I'm the original idiot"  12,924 posts Likes: 18 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Salisbury, UK. More info | Nov 09, 2010 11:13 | #72 I'd be happy with a 150 or 200mm bottom end if they could push the top end a bit. I gave up on a Sigma 170-500 for my 100-400 and while its all gain quality wise, I still miss that extra 100mm at the top end. Richard
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