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Sharpest L Lens That I have

Started Dec 26, 2016 | User reviews
jose garcia Regular Member • Posts: 280
Sharpest L Lens That I have
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I have an array of L lenses including the 70-200 2.8, 70-200 f4 IS and the 300 f4 IS and this is by far the sharpest lens that I've shot with. At over 8 pounds it is and unwielding beast which I prefer to shoot (at least for birds) without a tripod. In my opinion it is worth evey dollar that Canon is charging for this unique piece of glass.

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Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
Telephoto zoom lens • Canon EF • 5176B002
Announced: May 14, 2013
jose garcia's score
5.0
Average community score
3.6
dgumshu
dgumshu Veteran Member • Posts: 4,623
Re: Sharpest L Lens That I have

That is an awesome lens.  Big whites are the best.

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Tapeman Contributing Member • Posts: 672
Re: Sharpest L Lens That I have

That lens gets a lot of love. If you can deal with the weight, maybe Canon's most versatile zoom, depending on what you shoot of course.

hotdog321
hotdog321 Forum Pro • Posts: 21,141
Re: Sharpest L Lens That I have

Mindbogglingly expensive, this lens is almost ideal for football and some other sports photographers. I was shooting on the sidelines beside a guy using one of these and I lusted after it big time.

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Tazz93
Tazz93 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,484
Now if they could only...
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If they could only find a way to magically produce and sell itĀ for half the price...

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Myrgjorf Regular Member • Posts: 464
Re: Sharpest L Lens That I have

The 200-400 is my favorite lens and probably my most used lens. I use it with either a 7D2 or a 1DX2 depending on need for reach and available light. Handheld, tripod or monopod depending on the circumstances.

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Paul B Jones
Paul B Jones Veteran Member • Posts: 3,107
Re: Sharpest L Lens That I have

I'm seriously considering this lens - it would be great to have the versatility when photographing larger mammals. How do people find the image quality holds up with the 1.4 converter activated?

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OP jose garcia Regular Member • Posts: 280
Re: Sharpest L Lens That I have

Hello Paul, this is a shot hand held with the 1.4 extender on for a total focal lenght of 560mm!

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Paul B Jones
Paul B Jones Veteran Member • Posts: 3,107
Re: Sharpest L Lens That I have

Sold!

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