Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

1. Light weight as compared to its other competitors like Sigma 50-500mm/150-500mm2. Softer at 400mm. I was disappointed with picture quality at 400mm on many occasions.3. Great for general wildlife photography but not a good lens for birding. I would rather recommend a prime lens for birding. 4. Excellent Zoo lens. 5. Performs badly in poor light.Overall an excellent multi purpose wildlife lens. Although don't expect a lot from it if you will be clicking a bald eagle at 400mm from a distance of 100+ meters and plan to crop the image. But if you want to click a tiger at the zoo or nice portraits of you girlfriend, a fantastic lens!

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

This lense is consistent with all Canon products. Very reliable and easy to use. I live in Colorado and I recently took some really incredible fall shots with it. The first thing people have said about the shots is "Wow!" It is a little heavy, but once I start shooting I completely forget about that. It is everything the people in the previous reviews have said it is. Well worth the investment.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

This is an excellent lens for taking pictures of wildlife without getting so close you scare them away. For small animals like birds and chipmunks it's good out to about 50 feet. For bigger animals you can get out to a hundred yards or so. I also bought the 2X expander so it boosts it up to the equivalent of an 800 mm lens. That works great too, but it costs you two stops so you get less light or slower speeds and the auto-focus doesn't work when using the 2X expander. I believe it is supposed to work, but it doesn't with mine.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

It is possible to be outside the race track and take photos like you were on the track!

Have stopped birds in flight from 1/4 mile away.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

I use this primarily for sports. Focal range is very good and sharpness is great.
The telescopic zoom takes a little getting used to however this is not a deal breaker.
This is a good lens if you have plenty of light...not good for indoor or nightime.
Nice that it comes with the hood and tripod collar.
Overall, very pleased because I bought it primarily for outdoor sports and for greater reach.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

Have not had time to use all that much, but the pictures I have taken so far are incredible. The color and detail blows away all my other lenses.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

I gave this lens a good run at the MLK rally at the state capital recently and came away with some incredible shots in a densely crowded setting. I like that people aren't as reactive to the lens allowing one to capture natural states and expressions.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

Just got this lens for Christmas and the construction is rock solid. Sure it is heavy, but what do you expect with a quality lens! I carried it all day at the zoo with no issues at all. Pictures are very sharp and the push pull system is real smooth to use.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

My husband can not stop ranting and raving about how much he loves this product. He says it is the best Christams gift ever!

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

This lens is all it is made out to be. I have used it a short period of time and the quality of the shots is clearly a cut above anything else I have been using. You need to learn how to use it to get the best shots, e.g., focus in lower light conditions. It's not simple a "point and shoot" lens, but when you learn how to set the right shutter speed, f/Stop, ISO, etc., you won't be disappointed.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

My primary use for the camera is wildlife photos at long distance. I can take a deer/tuakey photo at 150 yards, crop it and enhance it via Photoshop and it looks like I took the photo at 10-15 yards. Another impressive result is that I can take a bird photo in flight and its wings seem to stand still.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

This is a great lens for landscape work in the Florida Keys. Absolutely perfect!

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

I use it with my Canon 40D for it's extended telephoto capabilities.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

Very happy with this lens. Gives great detail and color, even when hand-held.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

This lens is a bit heavy but that is understandable for such a well built quality lens that would usually be mounted on a tripod or monopod. The IS is so effective that I have shot bird pics at 400mm hand held. A great lens for well-lite subjects. Of course, a faster lens would cost substantially more.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

I use the lens for sports action while my grandsons play flag football & soccer, I also film granddaughters competing in gymnastics and dancing. The lens is easy to use and to interchange with other lenses on my Rebel XTI.
I get great results using a tripod. I haven't found any negative problems yet. I have also tried handheld pictures. I wish I had purchased this lens prior to our Alaska trip last summer.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

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Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

I'm pleased with with the product and performance

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

I am not actually the user of this fantastic lens. It was purchased as a gift for my father for Christmas. Was he ever surprised! His surprise was nothing compared to the incredible pictures he is now taking, with the aid of the 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS lens. The only complaint he has is that my brother also likes the lens and now he has to share. :-)

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

I use this mostly for wildlife, birds, and other large animals... for birds, i would recommend getting a 1.4x extender... i also occasionally use this for sports... it's a nice lens... L quality build... i've taken it to the jungle numerous times, and has yet to show any signs of wear and tear... the "dust pump" issue doesn't really exist... although, i haven't really tested this to it's limits (like pumping it a bunch of times in a sandy windy beach). just use your common sense, wrap a towel around it if you need to zoom a lot in a dusty environment, and you'll be fine...

the good thing about this lens... is the focal range... the build, L quality optics... Image Stabilizer... USM... and the hood does a good job, since it's not a petal style hood, it provides better flare control... the price and retention of value are also good things to keep in mind... excellent zoom lens for the long end... and for an L lens, it's not very expensive...


the bad... it's heavy, but hand-holdable, especially with IS... cheap for an L lens, but still well above $1000. not much to complain about really...

just wanted to own an L-series lens with lots of zoom power... this fit the bill... and the price was right (compared to other L lenses)... so i bought it. no complaints so far.

Comments about Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L USM IS Lens ( 2577A002 ):

This lens was primarily purchased for my wife to take photos of birds that feed on our backyard feeders. She uses the lens on Canon EOS Rebel Xsi and Xti and Canon EOS 50D. She is a very small person and the camera and lens are very heavy for her, but she takes really great photos with it. She prefers hand holding the camera and lens so she can focus quickly on multiple bird feeders and ground locations where the large variety of birds are feeding. She really enjoys the lens with its IS feature. I will also use the lens for photographing soccer and football played by our grandson.

I like the weight, rugged construction, high quality, the IS feature (primary reason for this purchase in addition to its focal lengths), and its beauty.