I am a big person so handling the lens might not be easy for everyone,but I am really pleased with it.No negatives so far and I particularily like the locking ring where you can adjust the tightness of the zoom or lock it,good idea on a long lens.
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Canon ef 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Treated myself to a new lens,didn't want to be too restricted with a fixed lens so went for the super tele. No regrets,it is an absolute dream to work with,I knew about it's weight and to be honest,it's not a problem.I have used it with a tripod but that is too restrictive and apart from certain occasions,I'm using it hand held most of the time.Tried some Moon shots the other night,but that did need a tripod and a remote for the shutter,so now I've been out and bought the remote,so will try again.
I am a big person so handling the lens might not be easy for everyone,but I am really pleased with it.No negatives so far and I particularily like the locking ring where you can adjust the tightness of the zoom or lock it,good idea on a long lens.Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English wayTags: None
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With the fabulous moon that rose last night I got mine out for the first time in far too long. I haven't needed the reach of late to use it but it is a wonderful tool to have. There was a time when I used to drive to work with it and my 40D on the passenger seat just in case every day.
My only problem last night was in fitting my 1.4x extender - the eyes aren't what they were and manual focussing proved difficult, even in the light breeze.
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Hope you enjoy your new 100-400mm lens i have this one love it to bits it is a alround bit of kit.https://www.flickr.com/photos/fspimages
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Whilst on another thread,it has occured to me that I leave my Hoya filter on all the time,so should I remove it for moon shots?
Also you'll need to open a photobucket/flicker account(BOTH ARE FREE) so you can post larger images as the attachment images don't always look that sharp.
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Its a great lens. I don't use it much in the winter. In the summer and abroad it comes into its own. You can get even a longer reach with the 1.4 extender. Two pictures here both with the 100-400, but the damselfly was taken with the extender fitteddel
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It is my default lense for wildlife and I love it.
Whilst I am a big bloke too, it is heavy and I sometimes swear at it!
Always hand hold it as I like to walk & stalk.
I now aspire to a 300 or 400 prime but suspect that I would accutely miss the versatility of the zoom. Maybe there is worst than being too far away, it is being to close to your target of choice
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