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

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Pros

  • best performing and sharpest lens its class
  • sharper
  • OIS

Cons

  • poor resolution and consistently missed focus
  • AF around twilight can be patchy
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 21
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 100, 400 mm
  • yes
  • Telephoto

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

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

Pros

  • best performing and sharpest lens its class
  • sharper
  • OIS
  • closer focus and a beautifully built lens
  • Excellent review
  • great
  • simple descriptions of technical issues
  • Looks like a nice overhaul of a nice lens
  • the Canon is slightly better and a lot easier to handle
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • The older hood connects also much quicker and better

Cons

  • poor resolution and consistently missed focus
  • AF around twilight can be patchy
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • the second one is really heavy
  • little filter hole is a pain in the ass
  • this lens has only a touch of is distortion
  • 2x extender has a noticeably greater effect on image sharpness
  • the lens was not ready until now
  • blurred little lights filling the frame
  • this one is not removable
  • obvious light fall-off in the corners

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

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max4.5-5.6
Aperture min32-40
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements21
Groups16
Special elements / coatings
  • Air Sphere coating
  • Fluorine coating
  • Super ED element
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight55.38 oz
Diameter3.7 in
Length7.6 in
Filter size3.03 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length100 - 400
Maximum magnification0.31 x
Image stabilisationyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.98
Distance scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack,White
Body materialsMagnesium
Zoom lockyes
Tripod collaryes
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 11.11.2014
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Review

Find out if the Canon 100-400mm lens is right for you.

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

A forum thread in FORUMS ➔ Canon Cameras, Lenses & Accessories ➔ Canon EF and EF-S Lenses

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 19.01.2015
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a new professional telephoto zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Is this the perfect do-it-all super-telephoto zoom lens for wildlife and sports photographers? Read our Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM review to find out...

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 15.02.2022
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM review
4.5

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

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM II Review - DustinAbbott.net
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DustinAbbott.net
Published: 04.02.2015
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM II Review - DustinAbbott.net

Dustin Abbott reviews the new Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM II lens in an extensive, real world review. Includes side by side comparisons and photos

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Review
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PCMAG
Published: 29.06.2015
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Review
4.5

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.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Review
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Published: 03.06.2016
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Review

  Paired up with the Canon full-frame EOS-1D X DSLR, the new Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens creates an ideal combination for most anything you will encounter in the field. All Photos © Stan Trzoniec For Canon lens fans, the wait finally ended when the company took the wraps off the new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, a relatively compact super-telephoto zoom that has been hotly anticipated and frequently rumored about for years.

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