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

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

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Are you a professional photographer seeking unparalleled telephoto performance The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens is a high-caliber, long telephoto zoom lens meticulously engineered for use with Canon's full-frame DSLRs, and it's also compatible with APS-C models for added versatility. This lens has been reimagined with cutting-edge technology, incorporating the latest in image stabilization, autofocus, and lens design to deliver superior image quality and lightning-fast AF.Capture the world with exceptional clarity and minimal distortion, thanks to the advanced optics of this lens. It features an Air Sphere Coating (ASC) on multiple elements to significantly reduce backlit flaring and ghosting, ensuring your images are crisp and high-contrast even in challenging lighting conditions. The optical construction includes a fluorite element and one Super UD (Ultra Low Dispersion) element, meticulously crafted to correct aberrations while enhancing sharpness, clarity, and color fidelity.Experience up to 4 stops of stabilization with the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS). This feature is crucial for maintaining image sharpness at long focal lengths, where camera shake is magnified. The OIS system offers three selectable modes - standard, panning, and during exposure only - to accommodate various shooting scenarios and ensure you capture the perfect shot, whether you're tracking fast-moving wildlife or shooting in low-light environments.The upgraded Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and high-speed CPU, along with optimized AF algorithms, provide a near-silent autofocus that is both swift and precise. Whether you're capturing split-second action or fine details in a landscape, the autofocus system ensures you won't miss a beat.Customize your zoom experience with the innovative rotating zoom ring, which allows for smooth and precise adjustments. The zoom torque adjustment feature enables you to set the tension to your liking, from loose for quick zooming to firm to prevent lens creep, giving you complete control over your composition.Bokeh enthusiasts will appreciate the exquisite out-of-focus quality produced by the 9 rounded diaphragm blades. This design creates rounded specular highlights and beautifully smooth bokeh, making your subjects pop against a creamy, blurred background.In summary, the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens is a testament to Canon's commitment to high-quality, advanced, reliable, durable, and innovative optics. It's a top-tier choice for photographers who demand the best in telephoto zoom lenses, offering a combination of performance features that stand out in the field of professional photography..

  • Product Features

    • Compact, high performance L-series super-telephoto zoom makes it ideal for sports and wildlife Lens-d photography..
    • One fluorite and one super UD lens element provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range, helping to deliver high-quality images with high resolution and contrast..
    • Rotation-type zoom ring allows for more precise composition and excellent balance when handholding..
    • Inner focusing, ring USM, a high-speed CPU and optimized AF algorithms for fast and accurate autofocusing..
    • Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four shutter speed steps of correction..
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  • The lens offers excellent image quality, versatility, and performance.
  • It is praised for its sharpness, fast and accurate autofocus, and effective image stabilization, making it suitable for various photography genres.
  • The lens is well-built and balanced, with intuitive controls.
  • While it is on the heavier side, reviewers find it manageable for handheld shooting.
  • Overall, the lens is considered a worthwhile investment that delivers outstanding results.
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TCH2
1 year ago

One of the best Canon EF Zoom lenses ever offered.

The 100-400ii EF L is an extremely fast focusing and very sharp lens what works well with my Canon R5ii. It also remains sharp with the Canon 1.4 EF II extender. It's a bit heavier than the newer 100-500 RF L lens but the build quality of the EF lens is top tier and with the extender, the 100-400 EFii allows for the full range of zoom where the 100-500 RF lens with the RF extender restricts the zoom range and the full retraction of the lens barrel. I also own the Canon 200-800 RF zoom which I also use for longer range reach. The two lenses provide all I need for long reach subjects.

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Qinglin Li
1 year ago
from Utah

It's a great lens.

It's a great lens. I tried it and found it is very sharp lens that can help me reach any target.

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MMS4Canon
2 years ago

Great Lens!

I have two EF 100-400mm lenses; repaired#1 and during which bought #2... LOVE the lens Whether wildlife, florals, long or short... Too - - works very well with the 1.4 extender lens. Highly recommend!

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Stitchraptor
2 years ago
from North Florida

Versatile glass

Capable lens in so many ways. Transition to mirrorless bodies is seamless. From Airshows, birding, and Solar Eclipse this is an amazing tools.

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Yaakov
2 years ago
from Indiana

The Fourth Lens in the Trinity

This lens was purchased as the alternative to an EF 600mm f/4L IS USM used for birds and wildlife. Obviously, the 600mm isn’t suited to walking around, or keeping on hand for opportunistic shots. The build quality is excellent. It is a rugged lens and while it is not light, it is the extensive glass and the metal body adding that weight so there’s real benefit to that cost. While the 400mm maximum and f/5.6 limit at that length can’t match it, the performance of the 100-400mm is more than adequate for the settings and conditions it does fit. I was afraid I would be compromising on IQ but that fear quickly vanished as I found that at any focal length this lens can produce razor sharp, high contrast shots I am happy to call my work. The usability is top notch as well. The AF is fast, not quite as fast as the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM but close. I rarely have a problem getting good focus, and in time to get the shot. The image stabilization is excellent as well, and with three modes, including one that stabilizes only at the moment of shooting, it doesn’t interfere with getting the shot with dynamic, moving subjects like birds in flight. With the barrel retracted and the hood inverted it presents a surprisingly compact package making it easy to carry and even with the hood in shooting position if it is zoomed to 100mm it can easily be carried on a strap while walking or hiking. The other unexpected bonus with this lens is the exception close focus distance of about 1m (3ft). Because of this, I find myself using this lens for a lot more “normal” photography, including portraiture, candids, and even “telemacro” of flowers, insects, and the like. Overall, this lens should be in the kit of any Canon shooter needing a telephoto lens in this range. The combination of performance, ruggedness, and versatility make it a lens you will find yourself using constantly.

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CanOnur
3 years ago

Great lens

It is beautiful and most I enjoyed lens ever. Almost it is my go to lens.

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paul of corvallis
3 years ago
from Corvallis, OR, United States

Great 100-400mm lens, sharp and quick.

Sharp, easy to use lens. Compact and not too heavy. Sharp at all focal lengths too. I enjoyed this lens a LOT.

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NeNew
3 years ago
from Indiana

Nice for the price

Excellent clarity and separation of subject and background (bokeh). Photo is handheld on 5dIV body

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