suggestion for zoom 400mm: I have good lenses 100mm and down. And I have been looking for a lens that zooms to 400mm. But everything I have looked at seems to have some major flaws. I...

PhotoTex Loc: Texas

I have good lenses 100mm and down. And I have been looking for a lens that zooms to 400mm. But everything I have looked at seems to have some major flaws. I may be asking the impossible, but can anyone recommend a 400mm zoom without major image problems??

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

For what brand of camera?

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

I've used tho old Sigma 100-400 for both Nikon and Canon. Not the best lens originally, but sombody flipped Sigma's switch, and now they turn out some impressive glass

PhotoTex Loc: Texas

Canon5d II

PhotoTex Loc: Texas

Thanks Bill. I will take a look at Sigma

wessyfiesta Loc: wakefield united kingdom

I use the sigma 120mm to 400mm i'm quite impressed by it so far, has a good price mark as well.

rocar7 Loc: Alton, England

jrlatham4567 wrote:

I have good lenses 100mm and down. And I have been looking for a lens that zooms to 400mm. But everything I have looked at seems to have some major flaws. I may be asking the impossible, but can anyone recommend a 400mm zoom without major image problems??

I hired a Canon 100-400 for an air show, and was impressed. The main reported "fault" of this lens is the push-pull zoom, but I had no problem with it, as I found it very easy to use. But then, I was brought up on the "one-touch" zooms of the 70s.

Dun1 Loc: Atlanta, GA

I would suggest the Canon 100-400 Lens, it is a push pull zoom, but you can adjust the tightness of the zoom
Here is a photo that was taken a few weeks ago, it was shot from down the third base line beyond first base
http://www.flickr.com/photos/desimagesinc/6949635970/in/photostream

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

jrlatham4567 wrote:

I have good lenses 100mm and down. And I have been looking for a lens that zooms to 400mm. But everything I have looked at seems to have some major flaws. I may be asking the impossible, but can anyone recommend a 400mm zoom without major image problems??

I realize you specified "to 400", but I would like to suggest the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM, (big Mamma, as some call it). Mounts are for both Canon, Nikon, Pentex, Sony, etc.

Gary Truchelut Loc: Coldspring, TX

I agree with the 100-400 Canon zoom. I bought mine used from Adorama with no problems for about a 35% savings from new. I shoot with it more than any other lens I own.

Dun1 wrote:

I would suggest the Canon 100-400 Lens, it is a push pull zoom, but you can adjust the tightness of the zoom
Here is a photo that was taken a few weeks ago, it was shot from down the third base line beyond first base
http://www.flickr.com/photos/desimagesinc/6949635970/in/photostream

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

The Canon 100-400mm is a hard lens to beat. It lives on my 50D Love it. Do a search for it and you will find quite a few threads about it and almost everyone loves it.

Jim D

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

jrlatham4567 wrote:

Canon5d II

The Canon 100-400mm f4.5/5.6 IS L lens. I've got one and it's my second choice in lenses - second only to my 500mm f4.

mawyatt Loc: Clearwater, Florida

I have the Sigma 50-500 OS called the Bigma. Build quality, IQ, AF and OS are very good on my Nikon D7000 (also available on the Canon). Many folks have this lens and if you do a search here on the Sigma 50-500 and similar design 150-500 you can judge for yourself.

Canoe50d

you didnt mention your budget?
A 500mm L lens is not cheap.
Might look for a 300mm F4 (I have one and love it) and add a 1.4x converter. Will take you to F5 but still get I.S and auto focus and less cost then the big 500mm.
I do find many times that I can't use my 300 for I am too close,but I did try the 100-400 and found I was always at 400 and din't like the push pull. Not to mention when I was @400mm it is a 5.6. A friend has the Sigma 150-500 and likes it. It is a hefty lens. I have not tried it. I did read the reviews and it didnt rate well all the way out @500/ hope that helps

olcoach Loc: Oregon

Hi, I have the Canon 100-400 and it's a very good lens. It isn't as fast as I'd like but it would be much more expensive if it were. You can find it at a decent price but it will never be cheap. Have fun and keep shootin'. Mike