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Canon - EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super Telephoto Lens - White
Average Customer Rating:
4.9
Rating breakdown 31 reviews
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super Telephoto Lens - White
Customer Rating
5
Best bang for the buck
on December 4, 2011
Posted by: EagleMedic
from Sacramento, CA
I purchased this solely because of the price and needing a longer zoom than my 70-200 2.8. I was shooting pro baseball, and purchased the lens 2 days before my trip. This lens beyond my expectations! The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that it is a little lighter than I like making it more unstable in light wind. The optics are great, and the pictures were wonderful. It truly is a great lens, and for the price you just can not beat it! It shoots well in action sports like baseball and football with fast auto focus. It performed well in night games under stadium lights, even at only being a 5.6. The tripod mount on the lens I purchased seems to come loose easily, but I got used to it quickly and haven't had it become an issue. Overall, the best lens long zoom lens for the money anywhere. I highly recommend it to anyone that does not absolutely require a 2.8. Thanks Canon for another home run! Now, can I try a 1200mm f4 or 5.6 anytime in the future??
Pros: fast light great optics
Cons: tripod mount loosens a little to light
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
No AF with Crop Sensor Bodies
on March 3, 2010
Posted by: Sad in Honolulu
from Honolulu, HI
Owned a couple weeks. Use with 7D. Sharp sharp sharp. Small, light.
BUT...Does NOT autofocus with 1.4X TC. Bummers.
Don't be like me. Do your homework, folks!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great lens if you've got light.
on May 16, 2009
Posted by: Colin
from Felton, CA
it doesn't have IS, and 5.6 with a lens this long isn't really suited to hand holding if you don't have daylight, butfor the image quality, I still love it. Pictures are fantastic. The 100-400 beats it for versatility, I wouldn't give up the prime.
I too, would like a standard 400 f/4 IS version available, but I'm afraid that given that the front element would have to be larger than 100mm in diameter for an f/4 version, that the price would be significantly more expensive. OTOH, something to save for :)
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus, light
Cons: no is
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
where can I get a manuel
on April 20, 2010
Posted by: Snoopy
from Tucson, AZ
I recently traded my 100-400 for a used 400mm f5.6. Have only used it a couple of times but it seems to be much better the the 100-400. Of course I do miss the IS. Since it was used, I didn't get a manuel and apparently a manuel is not available on line from Canon. Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a manuel for this lens?
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Lens
on April 24, 2015
Posted by: SN2
from Chico,CA
This lens is truly amazing! The images are SO sharp!
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Customer Rating
4
Nice Lens
on July 25, 2015
Posted by: I am Retired
from Cook County, Illinois
I purchased the 400mm f/5.6L USM lens for photography of birds in flight. It can be hand held without a problem as to clarity. However, I was a little disappointed with the distance because I got the same shot with my 55-250mm lens.
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Customer Rating
5
Spot On!
on May 4, 2009
Posted by: Lobo2006
from Green Bay, WI
I had to decide between the 100-400mm and this prime lens. I went with this lens and do not regret a thing. The focus and sharpness are spot on!
One small wish is that Canon would have made this an f/4. It can still be a reasonable price. I have the 70-200 f/4 it was reasonable and I love it.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Fast auto-focus
Cons: f/4 would be nice
I would recommend this to a friend!
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