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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 USM L IS - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
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Sample Images
Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the EOS 350D (converted RAWs).
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
235.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/160s |
| Size |
3472x2312 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
150.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.0 @ 1/1000s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
160.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.0 @ 1/200s |
| Size |
3472x2312 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
100.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/400s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
400.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/500s |
| Size |
3472x2312 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
400.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/1000s |
| Size |
3472x2312 |
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Verdict
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 USM L IS is a very good performer with few weaknesses ... that's assuming you get a good sample - the first tested
sample was mediocre whereas the second one performed very fine. The resolution of the lens is on a very high level throughout the zoom range with only a marginal
performance penalty at 400mm. Vignetting, distortions and CAs aren't really field relevant on an APS-C DSLR. Typical for Canon L grade lenses the
build quality is great. However, you may need to get used to the push-pull zoom mechanism which is a bit unusual these days. Regarding the sum of
its characteristics the EF 100-400L is THE still portable super-tele zoom for Canon users.
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