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Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens

Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens
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This high-performance lens was designed with portability and handling ease in mind. One super UD-glass element - whose characteristics are similar to fluorite - and one UD-glass element result in sharp pictures from corner-to corner. The lens also has a built-in hood and a detachable tripod mount.  More

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Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens
 
5.0

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Quick focus (5)
  • Sharp focus (5)
  • Strong construction (5)
  • Consistent output (4)
  • Durable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Wildlife (5)
    • Sports/action (3)
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    29/4/2012

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Pin Sharp

    By Mark

    from Staffs

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Quick Focus
    • Rugged
    • Sharp Focus
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Wildlife

      Comments about Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens:

      Bottom line is that this is a superb lens, with sharpness and speed of autofocus as good as it gets. Like any kit, you need to work within it's limitations, which means for this lens that you will need a fast shutter speed if you are hand holding as there is no IS and it will lose it's usefulness in low light due to the relatively small max aperture of 5.6. Take this into account and you have a superb lens that is light in weight and costs a fraction of the F4 and 2.8 alternatives.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      19/3/2012
       
      5.0

      Great Lens!!!

      By Chris

      from South Wales, UK

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Quick Focus
      • Sharp Focus
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Sports/Action
        • Wildlife

        Comments about Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens:

        An absolutly great Lens for Wildlife Photography, an absolute must for anyone who enjoy bird photography!
        Image is very sharp right out of the camera with great contrast.
        Though to get the best out this Lens i would recommend getting a good stable tripod.

        If your really into Wildlife Photography you will love this Lens!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        17/3/2012
         
        5.0

        Excellent lens and top value for money

        By Mazza

        from Leeds

        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

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        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Durable
        • Quick Focus
        • Sharp Focus
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Wildlife

          Comments about Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens:

          I bought the 400mm lens about a year ago specifically for wildlife photography where I need plenty of reach and image quality is paramount. I have seen plenty of wildlife pictures taken with zoom lenses and my view is that the Canon 400mm lens beats most of them. The quality of the 400mm lens is top draw and I would recommend this lens to any Canon user who wants to get into wildlife photography.

          The lens is very well constructed, fast to focus, produces lovely bokeh and the image quality is excellent. It is considerably cheaper than a Canon 500mm lens and is infinitely more portable.

          Of course the Canon 500mm has image stablilisation and for reach and quality is the the choice lens of the two. However, the 400mm is far easier to carry round and I would not be without it.

          The biggest drawback to the 400mm lens is the lack of image stabilisation but since I often use it in a hide or on a monopod it is not much of an issue.

          The overall quality of this lens is excellent and I would recommend it to anyone for wildlife photography.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          22/2/2012

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Highly Recommended

          By Davy Crockett

          from Leigh Lancashire

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

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          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Lightweight
          • Quick Focus
          • Sharp Focus
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • Scratches Easily

          Best Uses

          • Sports/Action
          • Wildlife

          Comments about Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens:

          This lens has proved to be an inspiration to get out there and take photos, the results are great, i would recommend it. It is light in weight, gives sharp images both on auto and manual focus, what more do you want.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Bittern at Leighton Moss, Lancashire

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          Great Spotted Woodpecker, Silverdale, Lancashire

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          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          18/2/2011

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Fantastic Lens.

          By Garry

          from Cork

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Lightweight
          • Quick Focus
          • Rugged
          • Sharp Focus
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Landscape Photography
            • Sports/Action
            • Wildlife

            Comments about Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens:

            Ultrasharp lens, even wide open. Will give you unusual landscape perspectives. Good for sports. Really really sharp.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            19/4/2010

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            amazing lens

            By bruce8

            from Undisclosed

            Pros

            • Everything

            Cons

            • min focus distance.

            Best Uses

              Comments about Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens:

              wonderful lens,quality,sharpness,speed,feel.

              excellent value for money.100% spot on.

              not too heavy.good for handheld photography,even with my 1d mk 111.

              shame about min focus distance,only 3.5m but not a problem at this money.superb.get one.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              11/2/2009

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Canon cracker

              By redken

              from London

              Pros

              • built in hood
              • Quality construction
              • Sharpness

              Cons

              • Length
              • No IS
              • only f5.6

              Best Uses

                Comments about Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens:

                Usual canon L series construction feels solid and substantial. Built in hood is great so far. Focus is fast but not instant. Picture quality is excellent, with ideal out of focus blur (bokeh?)

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Canon EF 400mm f5.6 L USM Lens Specifications

                Zoom or Prime Prime
                Focal length - wide (mm) 400
                Focal length - tele (mm) 400
                Max aperture - wide 5.6
                Max aperture - tele 5.6
                Autofocus motor USM
                Lens mount Canon EF
                Image stabilisation No
                Sensor format Full Frame
                Filter thread (mm) 77
                Hood model Built in
                Minimum focus distance 350cm
                Weight (g) 1250
                Size 90x256.5mm
                Colour White
                Minimum aperture 32
                Lens elements 7
                Lens groups 6
                Aperture blades 8
                MF switch Yes
                Tele-converter compatibility EF 1.4x II, EF 2x II
                Manufacturers link Click here
                Enlargement Ratio 1:8.3
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