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Monster of a lens but SHARP and nicely balanced

Started Jan 30, 2014 | User reviews
Cameraguyed New Member • Posts: 3
Monster of a lens but SHARP and nicely balanced

I shoot performers on stage using the Canon 5D MkII and the Canon 6D. I had been using the Canon 70-200 f4. Much lighter but I needed the extra magnification. I like the push pull zoom and the IS. My images are needle sharp with great contrast. Stage lighting allows me to shoot at 1/400 to 1/500 at full aperture. I've had to shoot at 1/250 and the images still hold up very well. The full frame image cuts back on noise and makes a huge difference in backgrounds. A monopod helps on lengthy shoots. I know most purchasers use this lens for Nature but as a stage shooter, it's great and the slide zoom is QUICK. Needless to say, the "L" series glass is superb.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Telephoto zoom lens • Canon EF • 2577A002
Cameraguyed's score
5.0
Average community score
4.6
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS 6D
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