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Canon 400mm f/5.6L. My impressions

Started Nov 7, 2010 | Discussions thread
WT Jones Senior Member • Posts: 2,495
Re: Canon 400mm f/5.6L. My impressions

I have one & it is OK for most things I use it for. Low light? forget it unless yoru subject is not moving. In good light it is a fantastic lens for birds on a crop camera. small birds move very quickly so high shutter speed is required. 600 or faster is recommended. The light weight & fast focus make it a super walk around bird lens especially with a Monopod. For big game it is good too if you do not get too close.

I really want a 500 though. One stop better aperture & IS make it much more appealing for small birds.
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