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

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Nov, 2024

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On average, users rate this product 89/100 and experts rate this product 90/100.

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Expert review by (dpreview.com)

Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM Review

The king is dead, long live the Mark II. After 15 long years, Canon finally upgraded one of the biggest-selling telezooms of all time - the 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM. The Mk II version has the same headline specifications but with enhanced features...

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

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

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a telezoom lens with a compact design and incredibly sharp optics.

Incredibly sharp throughout zoom range. Optically stabilized. Quick focus. 1:3 magnification. Relatively compact.

Pricey. Some barrel distortion at 100mm.

Conclusions If you shoot with a Canon camera and want a telezoom, the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is an excellent, albeit pricey, option. It's fairly compact and light when you consider its reach, doubles as a decent macro lens, and is very...

Jun, 2015

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

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

Many were referring to 2014 as the "Year of the Lens" and the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens joins a host of other 2014-anounced models (including the amazing Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens ). This lens has been the hottest, most...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

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

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a very capable but also pricey telephoto zoom lens that will appeal most to sports and wildlife photographers looking for a relatively lightweight and versatile lens. It is a vast improvement on its...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

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

It's not surprising to hear people swear by this lens: in 1998, there wouldn't have been much else in the price range that would have been as sharp.

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Expert review by : Matthew Richards (digitalcameraworld.com)

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

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM breathes new life into a classic DSLR tele zoom

Powerful telephoto zoom range ; 3-mode, 4-stop image stabilization ; Great handling and build quality

Very expensive to buy ; Quite weighty

The Mark II edition of Canon’s classic 100-400mm IS USM lens is an ideal choice for sports, action and wildlife photography. It ditches the dubious trombone-style push/pull zoom mechanism of the original lens, replacing it with a more conventional...

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : pallabhazarika (nothingwired.com)

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Review: Full In-depth Hands-on

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Expert review by (tipa.com)

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

Designed for full frame but equally beneficial for APS-C DSLRs users who want to gain even more zoom range, the the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM incorporates a 4-stop Image Stabilizer and a fast near-silent AF motor (USM). The lens is...

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Beware the dust the twisr action makes no difference

Upgrade from mark 1 version and it is greatly improved in terms of stabilisation and sharpness. However there seems to be a misconception about zoom lenses and dust. This lens changes its physical length and therefore too its volume of air contained...

Consistent Output ; Easily Interchangeable ; Quick Focus ; Rugged ; Sharp Focus ; Strong Construction

Difficult to Clean ; Heavy

Jul, 2016

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Extender compatibility?

The WEX specification correctly states that this lens is compatible with both 1.4x and 2x Canon Extenders. However this information relates to fit and exposure. In order to avoid disappointment WEX should remind customers that AF is possible with the...

May, 2016

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