The advantage of the rotating zoom is that the lens holds focus through most of the focal range. Continuing the trend for new versions of lenses to be a fair bit more expensive, this lens is priced at a level higher than its. The biggest news, of course, is the release of the 100400mm f4. Canon 100400 is ii mtf and variation tests lens rentals blog. For canon lens fans, the wait finally ended when the company took the wraps off the new ef 100400mm f4. No longer are we stepping back just so we can get focus. Canon shooters have a bit of 400mm excitement right now. Drop off in resolution was noticeable in film from f11 to f22. A 7d has pretty small pixels so requires the best optics to deliver the detail the sensor is capable of recording. The best way to find out which is the better lens, best value etc i suggest th. For some reason i am randomly getting shots that are not in focus, i h.
The new version of the canon 100400mm lens uses the more common twist method to zoom in and out. The image stabilizer has two modes and it is compatible with extenders 1. Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you ef 100 400mm f4. Then we compared it using imatest to the original canon 100400 is l and the new canon 400mm do l is mk ii lenses at 400mm. Canon 77mm inside squeeze front lens cap e77 ii starting at. About 6 years ago, i rented the mark i, pushpull version of this lens so i could cover air force one and obamas arrival in san. That would allow apsc lenses to cover full frame sensors, albeit with at least a stop reduction in aperture. Canon eos 7d mark ii g digital slr camera body 20 mp starting at. A longreaching telephoto zoom characterized by a sophisticated optical design and advanced image stabilization technologies, the canon ef 100400mm f4. Weighing in at 695g, the lens is not over heavy and balances well with the 5d sr body. Lseries super telephoto zoom lens equipped with an image stabilizer. Compared to canon s mtf charts the 100 400 lens has much lower mtf than those for fixed focal length lenses. In addition to worldclass image quality, this fine lens offers the mobility, reliability, and. First we took one apart and were extremely impressed with the build quality.
A brief comparison of canon 400mm lenses, mark i against. I recently purchased a new 100400mm is ii lens and love it. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier. One fluorite element and one super ud element have been incorporated into the lens construction, and both help to reduce aberrations and distortions. To give you an idea of just how excellent the mtf is on this lens, ill put the mtf of the 100400 is mk ii sidebyside with the canon 70200 f2. With extraordinary resolution and fast, precise autofocus it lets you capture distant action with outstanding quality and immediacy. New optical arrangement and lens coatings for enhanced image qualitythe new canon ef 100400. Featuring a revamped inner focusing system with a closer focus range, new lens coating to reduce flaring and ghosting, improved bokeh and a more advanced optical stabilizer, the new.
The lens uses an older pushpull zoom design that extends the lens from its length of 189mm 7. My new canon 100400mm is l ii just changed the game in professional telephoto zooms, replacing all 70200mm lenses that used to be popular for decades because 1. The sleek black looks good and the plastics involved are of. This is a newer version of the classic canon 100400mm l is, which has been a. I have been using the same canon 6d for 4 years with 70300mm is and have not had this issue before. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier checkout. A brief comparison of canon 400mm lenses, mark i against mark ii. There are very few, but some may find the price high and the weight heavy.
Which macro lens do you prefer, the tamron 90mm or canon. The nonis f4l lens has better resolution performance at f5. Compared to canons mtf charts the 100400 lens has much lower mtf than those for fixed focal length lenses. Mounted on an olympus or panasonic lumix body, it delivers an equivalent range of 200800mm, giving it a longer reach than any other native lens in the catalogue and making it ideal for wildlife shooters. A compact, highperformance 100400mm zoom lens thats ideal for those shooting sports, action and wildlife photography. If you would love to have one of these in your kit but dont have the finances available, going second hand is an option.
The floating system also ensures high picture quality at all focal lengths. I have run into a small issue and not really sure of the cause. Canon also claims an improvement in the image quality, although the previous version was no slouch in this. I was impressed with the imatest results too, but wanted more. The availability is restricted to canon and nikon mounts. The biggest change in this new version is the upgrade from a pushpull zoom to a rotationtype zoom ring.
Since you have a 20d the length of the canon is more like. I have the canon 100400 and it works great even handheld. The fluorite and super udglass elements largely eliminate secondary spectrum. Find great deals on ebay for canon lens 100400mm and canon ef 100400 mm f4. I used the tamron briefly in the store and was not impressed when compared to the canon.
Regardless of the reason, a new 100400 l lens is a very welcomed addition. The new version of the lens is slightly heavier, and just a touch larger than its predecessor, but that should be overshadowed easily by the updated features and. One of the more obvious changes is the rotationtype zoom mechanism. Compared to other lenses of similar focal length the canon 100400mm is a bargain, especially since theres no sacrifice to image quality. Manual focusing is available after the subject ef100400mm f4. I already have a 100300mm lens from canon discontinued unfortunately. It is a high performance telephoto lens most often used for sports and wildlife photography. Jun 03, 2016 for canon lens fans, the wait finally ended when the company took the wraps off the new ef 100400mm f4. Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you ef 100400mm f4. The new version leaves that in the dust in so many ways that those two combinations are no longer even in the running.
The lens features one fluorite and one super ud element to help provide impressive contrast and resolution with reduced chromatic aberration. If you are searching for the perfect telephoto zoom lens, look no further than the 100400mm f4. I tested 50% modulation transfer function mtf using koren 2003 lens test charts with an eos1ds using in camera large jpg mode as described here. The original canon 100400mm l is was among canons first lenses with stabilization, and while stunning in the 1990s, is nowhere near as good as canons newer lenses. Canon 100400 mark ii versus original will i need new. This long focal length and focal length range combine with very good image and build quality to make the 100 400 l one of the most popular serious wildlife and sports lenses canon sells. Canons 100400mm replacement lens finally arrives cnet. Enter new zip code to refresh estimated delivery time.
Adorama is also including a free tripod with read more. It focuses closer than any 70200mm or 80200mm lens. However, as a sports lens i think it falls rather flat. The lens has an excellent build quality based on a weathersealed metal body it shows no wobbling whatsoever even when zooming out to 400mm. Canon 100400 mark ii versus original will i need new glass. The first supertelephoto zoom in sonys flagship g master series covers a versatile 100 mm to 400 mm range. Aug 24, 2015 to give you an idea of just how excellent the mtf is on this lens, ill put the mtf of the 100400 is mk ii sidebyside with the canon 70200 f2.
Handling cautions if the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts. You can see that canon has even published mtf curves with the 1. Shop 42nd street photo online 247 or visit our new york city camera store for the best prices on digital cameras, camcorders, audio and video electronics. The lens uses an older pushpull zoom design that extends the. Its just a more versatile combo and better lens for sports on the whole. The new 100400 focusses so close that it replaces both my macro and any 70200mm.
The first version of this lens was announced in september 1998, and an updated version was announced in november 2014. This new lens features a twist zoom instead of the pushpull design of its predecessor. The improved is of this new lens is also a huge reason to get it for us who handhold everything. And, as it turns out, this too has its advantages and disadvantages. I suppose that the new is wold help bump up my keeper rate, but im sure that i havent yet got the best from the older lens so i wont be upgrading anytime soon. Why did canon wait until this time to release the 100400 ii. Canon has a new black friday instant rebate on the popular canon ef 100400mm f4. The mk ii version has the same headline specifications but with enhanced features and improved performance allround. Ideal for wildlife or outdoor sports photographers, the new canon ef 100400mm f4. Announced in october 2017 it is the first lens of this focal range from tamron and it comes hot on the heels of sigmas 10040056.
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