Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1223 reviews of Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and design. The reliability and usability are also appreciated.

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On average, users rate this product 91/100 and experts rate this product 90/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 user reviews of Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the size and reliability are generally positive. The design and usability also get good opinions.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

alaTest has collected and analyzed 664 user reviews of Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the size and design. The usability and reliability also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative comments about the price.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens has an excellent focal length range that includes the longest focal length found in a Canon zoom lens - 400mm.This long focal length and focal length range combine with very good image and build quality to...

May, 2004

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Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM

If you're in the market for a telephoto zoom with a pro-quality Canon L-Series lens for your EOS digital SLR, the Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM makes an excellent choice. It's built to pro standards and delivers the performance to match. It's a...

100-400mm focal lengthF/4.5 - 5.6 maximum apertureTwo IS modesUses super UD-glass lens elementsCanon L-series pro-quality

The Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM features two IS (Image...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Review

The Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5/6 “L series” telephoto zoom lens is one of the most popular lenses for sports and wildlife photography applications. The combination of Canon's top-of-the-line “L series” optics, image stabilization for low

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM EF Review Round-Up

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 USM L IS is a very good performer with few weaknesses … that's assuming you get a good sample - the first tested sample was mediocre whereas the second one performed very fine. The resolution of the lens is on a very...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Bob Atkins (bobatkins.com)

Canon EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS USM Full Review

About 10 years ago I looked at an EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS and I wasn't too impressed. It was good, but it wasn't as good as a 300/4L. Since many users had reported very good results with their 100-400IS lenses I thought I should give it another chance....

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM

Launched in 1998, the Canon 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM has been so far one of more interesting offers on the market. Its price, although rather steep, is still acceptable for many people seriously interested in photography who would balk, though, at...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

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Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 USM L IS - Review / Test Report

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 USM L IS is a very good performer with few weaknesses ... that's assuming you get a good sample - the first tested sample was mediocre whereas the second one performed very fine. The resolution of the lens is on a very...

May, 2008

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Consumer review (shopnbc.com)

wonderful purchase

I was not sure about this lens I had rented one a year ago.

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review (shopnbc.com)

Great Lens!

I've had this lens for a few weeks now and I'm so happy I got it. Photos are clear and sharp! Now if only ShopNBC would get a few more of the "L" lenses!

Jan, 2013

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