Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender1.4x !!
- Thread starter KangS
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These lenses need to go on a diet.
May be next time Canon will throw in a Gym workout membership.
LensRental just did a comparison with other lenses.
LensRentals.com - Canon 200-400mm f/4 IS: Quick Comparison
LensRentals.com - Canon 200-400mm f/4 IS: Quick Comparison
Turbonetics
Senior Member
J-Chan
Senior Member
Had a chance to shoot with the 200-400mm during the recent Canon Lion City Cup. Some quick impressions:
The 200-400mm f/4L IS next to it's tiny 70-200mm f/4L IS cousin.
Overall I think it's safe to say this is Canon's sharpest zoom lens (and most expensive while at it). Pretty hand-holdable, if you're the kind that thinks a 300mm f/2.8 is hand-holdable. For football, the zoom range is very versatile. You can get action from way across half-field AND just within the penalty box. With the flick of the built-in TC, across the field goal mouth action is *just* possible.
Handling wise, the zoom ring has quite a heft to it, you'll need your entire hand on the zoom ring to move it with any speed. Unlike the more common 2-fingers under the lens to zoom technique most people use. The TC switch needs some getting used to flick without leaving your eye off the camera.
Singapore U15 vs Corinthians
Waiting to hear what the others have to say on the 200-400mm.
The 200-400mm f/4L IS next to it's tiny 70-200mm f/4L IS cousin.
Overall I think it's safe to say this is Canon's sharpest zoom lens (and most expensive while at it). Pretty hand-holdable, if you're the kind that thinks a 300mm f/2.8 is hand-holdable. For football, the zoom range is very versatile. You can get action from way across half-field AND just within the penalty box. With the flick of the built-in TC, across the field goal mouth action is *just* possible.
Handling wise, the zoom ring has quite a heft to it, you'll need your entire hand on the zoom ring to move it with any speed. Unlike the more common 2-fingers under the lens to zoom technique most people use. The TC switch needs some getting used to flick without leaving your eye off the camera.
Singapore U15 vs Corinthians
Waiting to hear what the others have to say on the 200-400mm.
raydio
Senior Member
Thanks for the report on the 200-400. It is quite a large lens. I didn't realize it was that BIG! :bigeyes:
The photo you provide of the football players is absolutely incredible.
I wonder how many decades I'll have to wait before I can buy a used copy on the B&S forum.
mezzoutopia
New Member
The official review from DP Review of this lens is out.
Just posted: Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x review: Digital Photography Review
Just posted: Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x review: Digital Photography Review
wow, look at the dust trail behind the left foot. simply amazing !
Had a chance to shoot with the 200-400mm during the recent Canon Lion City Cup. Some quick impressions:
The 200-400mm f/4L IS next to it's tiny 70-200mm f/4L IS cousin.
Overall I think it's safe to say this is Canon's sharpest zoom lens (and most expensive while at it). Pretty hand-holdable, if you're the kind that thinks a 300mm f/2.8 is hand-holdable. For football, the zoom range is very versatile. You can get action from way across half-field AND just within the penalty box. With the flick of the built-in TC, across the field goal mouth action is *just* possible.
Handling wise, the zoom ring has quite a heft to it, you'll need your entire hand on the zoom ring to move it with any speed. Unlike the more common 2-fingers under the lens to zoom technique most people use. The TC switch needs some getting used to flick without leaving your eye off the camera.
Singapore U15 vs Corinthians
Waiting to hear what the others have to say on the 200-400mm.
cokezerodrinker
Member
Apt quote from a fav movie: Look at the size of that thing!
