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Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM question
Sep 25, 2013 16:06:26 #
Thanks but I think I will still go for Canon EF 400mm at the moment. I forgot to say I do have one lens that isn't a Canon that I use for landscapes and it is a Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 and it is great, highly recommend it.
Sep 25, 2013 17:58:58 #
TrishV wrote:
Thanks for the input about the review - have just read it and it does sound good - photography sure is an expensive hobby but what fun it is. Thanks again.
Trish, I use the 400mm f/4 DO IS L lens and love it. I also have a 500mm f/4 IS L lens and rarely use it any more. It 400 is half the weight, focuses a fast, is just as sharp and as durable!!! I shoot wildlife at Bosque del Apache in NM, Costa Rica, Alaska, etc and find the 400 a joy to travel with. I use it with the 1.4X and find no problems. Great lens!!! See my website for examples: naturephotoworks.com
Rent it for a short experience and you'll probably want to buy one. My best, J. Goffe
Sep 25, 2013 18:03:35 #
Thanks for your comments but can I ask what camera you use it with please? Thanks.
Sep 25, 2013 18:17:22 #
TrishV wrote:
Thanks for your comments but can I ask what camera you use it with please? Thanks.
Trish, My favorite is the 7D ... but I also use the 5D MkII, the 1D MkIV, and the Rebel 300 when I feel like proving it's not the camera body. Best, J. Goffe
Sep 25, 2013 18:23:27 #
Thanks, I just wanted to confirm that you used it with the 7D. Appreciate your time and comments.
Sep 25, 2013 20:51:32 #
Thanks for your reply. I think it's amazing what you do with Elements 5 and shooting in JPEG. I would expect a reply of RAW and Lightroom to achieve your results. BTW, is there any particular post process function you attribute to the detail ; i.e, unsharp mask, etc? I have fooled around in Element10, Canon Photo Professional and can't seem to get what I would like relative to what you do.
Sep 26, 2013 05:42:42 #
I stand corrected. Its the 400 F5.6 that the extender will not work with. Two very different lenses.
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Sep 26, 2013 15:05:32 #
TrishV wrote:
Great comments and much appreciated. The reason I am looking at the Canon 400mm with an extender is that a friend who also uses a 7D tried the Sigma 500mm and was not happy with it so that is why I am trying to get as much info from people who have used the lens as possible. I do appreciate your comments.
Here are a few photos taken with the 500mm lens. All have been very heavily cropped because they were taken from about a 1/4 mile away. The last shot was taken using the Tamron 1.4X TC.
My suggestion to you would be to buy a copy from Adorama or B&H and try it. You will have 30 days to return it to them.
Jim D
Sep 26, 2013 15:09:41 #
Sep 26, 2013 15:15:48 #
Here are two more of a Tern flying using the Sigma 500mm and a Tamron 1.4X TC. If I remember right they were about 50 yards away. Terns really can fly fast!
Jim D
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Sep 26, 2013 15:32:45 #
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Sep 26, 2013 16:14:20 #
TrishV wrote:
Thanks - which body are you using?
All these photos were taken using the 7D, same as you are using.
Jim D
Sep 26, 2013 17:44:11 #
Interesting as my friend didn't care for it at all, said it wasn't sharp enough. Thanks for your input.
Sep 26, 2013 18:55:22 #
At this focal length, focus calibration and using a good support are HIGHLY desireable - still, the next best thing weight wise and bulk to the DO is the 300 2.8 !
Sep 27, 2013 10:23:12 #
TrishV wrote:
Interesting as my friend didn't care for it at all, said it wasn't sharp enough. Thanks for your input.
How old was his lens? As I stated earlier Sigma has made big improvements the last two years in the quality of their glass and lenses.
The other thing many don't like is the size and weight. I weighs about 7 pounds. Even though I do shoot this freehand quite often it is best to use a tripod because of its size and weight. A remote release also is a good idea.
For your info though, the eagles were shot that way. All the others were shot freehand. I couldn't track the terns with a tripod, they were too fast!
Jim D
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