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EF 400mm f/5.6L USM image quality

Started Jul 1, 2021 | Questions thread
Sage Senior Member • Posts: 2,596
Re: EF 400mm f/5.6L USM image quality
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A few years ago I visited Photo Plus in New York city and asked a Canon representative if he thought the EF 100-400mm version 2 was sharper than the old EF 400mm F5.6 prime. His response was "no, the prime will always be sharper". Eventually, I purchased the 100-400mm version 2 due to its flexibility, but I would have no reservation about getting the EF 400 f5.6 except it lacks image stabilization. The EF 400mm f5.6 is still a bargain lens and worthy of consideration, IMHO.

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