Doctor Bird
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It does look blurry. But I don't know how to gauge such an enlarged full size crop.
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Why 100-400 rating is 3.6 only???
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Hugo So
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Thanks Hugo,
It seems 400mm is not so good, esp with IS on. The images are only fine when tripod mounted.
In this case, I'll keep my 70-200/4 and add a 1.4TC to give me a decent 300mm in a decent weight.
Well, that's good news and bad news... Good news is I can save a lot of money. Bad news is I can't get 400mm unless I mount the 2X. Results are barely acceptable plus no AF....
It seems 400mm is not so good, esp with IS on. The images are only fine when tripod mounted.
In this case, I'll keep my 70-200/4 and add a 1.4TC to give me a decent 300mm in a decent weight.
Well, that's good news and bad news... Good news is I can save a lot of money. Bad news is I can't get 400mm unless I mount the 2X. Results are barely acceptable plus no AF....
Hugo So
Leading Member
The 100-400L is the best money buy right now, though a bit not satisfying at the 400mm end. However, in two months we will have one more choice. Hope the new Sigma will be better than the Canon and Nikon and at lower price. They do have good experience with the 50-500.
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I cannot use Nikon lens on Canon w/o some special mount.
Yes, Sigma OS.... However I don't like the weight, it's 300g more than 100-400. Very heavy I think.... but might create a price drop on 100-400?
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Yes, Sigma OS.... However I don't like the weight, it's 300g more than 100-400. Very heavy I think.... but might create a price drop on 100-400?
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The legendary D30 + BG-ED3
Sigma 15-30, Canon 28-135, 70-200 f/4, TC 2X, EF25
SLIK 803CF, Velbon PH263
LowePro S&F Rover AW
Hugo So
Leading Member
Can you forgive the weight in that case?
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--Yes, Sigma OS.... However I don't like the weight, it's 300g more
than 100-400. Very heavy I think.... but might create a price drop
on 100-400?
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The legendary D30 + BG-ED3
Sigma 15-30, Canon 28-135, 70-200 f/4, TC 2X, EF25
SLIK 803CF, Velbon PH263
LowePro S&F Rover AW
My dirty uploads: http://www3.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=43271
Then I have to go to the gym to train my arm up 
How much do you think they will make it? Less than 100-400 I suppose...?
How much do you think they will make it? Less than 100-400 I suppose...?
Hugo So
Leading Member
I can accept a retail price level of around US$800-900. The 50-500 is around US$700 and the Canon 100-400L is US$1230. All Hong Kong prices.
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Don Lashier
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I don't shoot airshows, but for birds in flight focus is indeed important, and this is where the 100-400 falls down for me. It doesn't focus nearly as well as my 70-200 f4 so I'm probably going to replace it (or supplement it) with a 300/f4 IS and 1.4tc. I don't find the zoom of much use anyway normally shooting at 400. Maybe the planes at an airshow are far enough away to avoid this problem, I don't know.
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pompu
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http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/400-do.shtml
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Hugo So
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Oh, my gXd, you are ted cho. Have you bought 3 200mm F1.8 at Us$1250 each? Can you post some samples with exif?
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pompu
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Hi Hugo,
Yes I did buy it. I am waiting for it to arrive (hopefully early next week).
I can't wait!
Ted
When life gives you lemon, make lemonade
Yes I did buy it. I am waiting for it to arrive (hopefully early next week).
I can't wait!
Ted
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When life gives you lemon, make lemonade
Well, I suggest you keep your 70-200/4 handy for anything less than 300mm.
For me, I use lens for landscape photography. Therefore AF speed is not that important. I might get 400mm/5.6 to compliment my 70-200/4 since I won't be handhelding it anyway.
The 70-200/4 is such a awesome lens that I don't want to part with it
For me, I use lens for landscape photography. Therefore AF speed is not that important. I might get 400mm/5.6 to compliment my 70-200/4 since I won't be handhelding it anyway.
The 70-200/4 is such a awesome lens that I don't want to part with it
pompu
Well-known member
oh, i meant i bought one for myself.
i'll let you know how good it is when i get it.
When life gives you lemon, make lemonade
i'll let you know how good it is when i get it.
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JohnM31499
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Lee Rothman
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Here is an example of the 100-400L wide open (F5.6) at 400mm. Anything BUT blurry or lacking in sharpness. Most of these results are pure user error or bad copies of the lens and NOT the lens in general at all.....
It boils down to convenience vs quality. THe 100-400 will reduce the amount of lens change compared to use primes, and the speed of composition is much faster. That's the best bit.
Ken Phillips
Forum Pro
... are easy, and the 1D will easily follow focus with that lens.
29 lbs. of Canon stuff in a backpack that I carry everywhere. A closet full of things that are banned in Britain. A minivan and a Fender Stratocaster. A three bedroom ranch with three owls on an acre. An aversion to rumours. Also, absolutely no Canon 1200mm f/5.6. Yet.
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29 lbs. of Canon stuff in a backpack that I carry everywhere. A closet full of things that are banned in Britain. A minivan and a Fender Stratocaster. A three bedroom ranch with three owls on an acre. An aversion to rumours. Also, absolutely no Canon 1200mm f/5.6. Yet.
But how sweet would the 200-400mm f/4 DO IS lens that was mentioned in the "Update!" at the bottom of the above article be, especially for those of us who already own the 70-200?
Bummer that that lens has never seen the light of day...Michael Eckstein
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