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  | sent on 04 Maggio 2013 Pros: Outstanding sharpness & IQ, great build quality, IS is 4 stops Cons: None Opinion: I have this lens since 6 months, and what an awesome lens it has been. I have almost not touched the 100-400 L after I got this. It is in another league over the 100-400L. Its razor sharp, hand holdable and easy to carry around (I got a think tank glass limo back pack for it)I use it for birding and with the 7D crop factor I get a 800 f/4 IS lens!!!! IQ with the 1.4 X TC III is excellent. Highly recommended, if one can afford the steep price. |
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 | sent on 12 Marzo 2026 Pros: Portability, sharpness, AF speed, stabilization Cons: Not the latest technology release Opinion: An exceptional lens in terms of performance and lightness. Of course it is not the latest technological release, but in terms of performance it is not far away. A must to have for those who are passionate about fauna and birdlife. Better a 600 f4, a 400 2.8? Well, between the two quarrels it is he who enjoys. He is in the middle so he gets by on the side of the track, in the arenas, in the open field. Dimensions also here more than acceptable, it is not as long as a 600 and not even as bright as a 2.8, so versatility in the first place. Of course a 300 would always be short in these contexts, but a 300 2.8 wins in certain areas unreachable for the aforementioned ones. Very adaptable to mirrorless r3 type, an excellent choice for those who do not have the opportunity to donate an organ for the corresponding RF. Ah what a bad luck, it doesn't exist! |
  | sent on 14 Novembre 2023 Pros: Exceptional optical quality, definitely the best of my superteles. It holds up optimally to the 1,4 and 2x multipliers and maintains an acceptable quality (clearly with sufficient light and a minimum of post-production) even with 2 multipliers in series on ML (e.g. Canon 2x plus Tamron 2x bbar mc7 on R5) https://www.juzaphoto.com/galleria.php?l=it&t=4667025 Cons: Weight: the 3.2 kg can be felt, but the correct use of the original shoulder strap improves the situation a lot even for a few hours of use without a tripod. Opinion: I got used this lens two years ago and I don't regret the preced. 800/5,6. I use it mainly freehand, holding it over my shoulder (left shoulder support - right side always ready to use). I almost always keep the original 1.4x mounted. Focusing in ai servo is fast even with a multiplier even in low light (only used on r5). I like this lens so much that at the moment I would agree to replace it only with the 600 RF (for the 100mm advantage) but I don't think the outlay necessary for the gearbox is justified. |
 | sent on 18 Agosto 2022 Pros: Excellent sharpness, microcontrast that leaves you speechless, exceptional extender rendering. Cons: Absolutely none Opinion: I took this lens after almost 1 year of testing and research. I tried the 400 f2.8 I series, the 500 f4 Is, the 600 f4 2nd series etc. Then suddenly he comes. Before shooting I take it in hand and I already realize the advantage in terms of weight on the brothers mentioned above. At the first smooth shot I am speechless. I think I can say that it is absolutely among the sharpest lenses ever produced by Canon. With the extender it does not lose anything such as quality and operating speed. I also use it for photo hunting sessions helping me with a monopod. Extraordinary lens |
  | sent on 07 Aprile 2021 Pros: Construction quality, sharpness, AF responsiveness, stabilization, colors of its lenses. Cons: Absolutely Nothing. Opinion: A masterpiece that Canon has managed to make, using first choice materials, starting from the case to finish to its magical lenses. AF a razor, silent and effective stabilizer, colors of its wonderful lenses, excellent combination with 2X third generation extender, I do not know if you have understood, but I am really in love with it. Thank you Canon. |
 | sent on 22 Giugno 2019 Pros: Sharpness, AF speed, great even with 1.4 III Cons: For now, no one, except slightly the weight. Opinion: Like those who preceded me, I bought this lens thanks to a good opportunity, and not being young nor gymnast the use will be mainly with use of tripod or adequate support. For now used only in a few sessions, and even the freehand shots have largely satisfied me. The test of fire for me will be next week in Sardinia. After the purchase I proceeded to take a tour in CPS with the two machine bodies for a perfect pairing. Coupled with the 100/400 and two multipliers I am sure to cover my non-professional needs. |
 | sent on 17 Aprile 2019 Pros: Sharpness, AF, stabilizer, construction. Cons: I Can't find any. Opinion: And He finally joined my lenses!!! It'S been a long time around, yes... No... No.. And in the end, yes. Bought used but in excellent condition. Before the purchase I was frightened a bit ' weight since I would use it freehand. Weight that there is everything but that you can still manage (and in my case, despite the age...). Already used in different light conditions and the results have me more than satisfied. Crisp, fast AF, top stabilizer. With the EF 1.4 x III not affected by the AF ne for the sharpness, a nice 700 f 5.6. I had to buy a bigger backpack to be able to get us 2 5D4 with BG, the 100-400 L II, the 500 and the two multipliers, bottle of water and a sandwich... Here, let's say a 10kg of things... I'm glad I don't have to go. With this 500 and the 100-400 I'm covered to the top for what, as an amateur, I do. |
  | sent on 06 Maggio 2016 Pros: crystal clear, very low weight (for a 500 f4), af, stabilizzore, construction Cons: nobody Opinion: Excellent lens from all points of view! compared to the previous model, it is much lighter - 3.2 kg are very few for a 500mm f / 4 and make it usable enough freehand, thanks to the excellent image stabilizer. The autofocus is lightning-fast and can be made even faster by using the focus limiter. The build quality is at the highest level and of course is weather sealed. In terms of sharpness, it is still better than the previous model using no multipliers both are perfect, but with the 1.4x multiplier 500 f / 4 II has a certain advantage, in particular on cameras with more dense sensor, and with the 2x advantage becomes evident. The new 500 + 2x is usable even at full aperture (f / 8), while with the previous version (2x + TC) had to close at least f / 11 to obtain a good sharpness. A good buy (although very expensive) for those dedicated to the photography of birds; the only dubOrganic may be the choice between the 500 and the 600 II II, which has the same characteristics of quality and strength but a slightly higher magnification (however, size and weight are higher). |
 | sent on 03 Maggio 2016 Pros: Splendid optical quality optimized at full aperture with both a smooth lens and 1.4 x and 2x. Well distributed and reduced weight of 700 g compared to the previous version that allows the use freehand even with 1.4 x and 2x. With FF's latest generation fast and extremely precise autofocus with smooth lens and with both teleconverters. Cons: With Canon 7DmkII The autofocus slows down appreciably with 2x even if third generation. With 1DXmkII or with 5DmkIV there is no slowdown. Like all Supertele is II also in this lens the focus ring does not allow disabling during auto focus, which would be preferable. Opinion: After using a 300 2.8 for 25 years with the two dedicated multipliers, I switched to the 500 4.5 old and then to this second stabilized version: The weight is felt in prolonged use freehand, but the stabilizer helps and the number of sharp photos of birds in flight It is significantly higher than the duplicate 300 and also of the 500 4.5 old. The price is worth the expense considering that the sharpness is spectacular even with 2XIII at full opening: The results confirm the excellence of this optics in nature photography in our country, where hunting disorder and wild urbanization are among the most Invasive in the world. |
 | sent on 14 Gennaio 2015 Pros: Definition, contrast, faster autofocus with new multipliers 1.4 and 2.0 series III and above all less weight and better balance. Cons: None: now the price has settled. Opinion: Great paintings, not only from the shed: now, taking advantage of the lower weight and the best balance (the removal of the protective glass front was, therefore, crucial ..) you can use it sparingly, even freehand with more ease. For the rest follows in the characteristics of the already stratospheric vecchio.rnInsomma is a good buy! |
 | sent on 16 Novembre 2014 Pros: AF speed, sharpness and precision, weight, function 'Preset Focus Cons: I do not know Opinion: Very difficult to be able to speak to this point in a balanced way. I used it two days in a row, 10 hours a day before acquistarla.rnQualità 'image beyond all desire, a precise blade for quality' awesome. Functions livellio and category such as storing a point of focus (function 'Preset) .rnIl selector distance focusing step includes well-balanced, I use it when no problema.rnL'ho Full tested with the telextender 1.4X series III as' excellent, fast AF and stabilizer yet efficient ... "almost" as averlo.rnIl result is 700 mm for highly efficient focale.rnIl wonderful weight, a perspective like this, F4, could not weigh less than this', although the 3.2kg remain an important number, but the quality is not "light". Compare it to his brother Nikon and you give yourself every spiegazione.rnLo use with a one-foot lightweight and slim, giving it the necessary support, to use it on birds in flight we still want to arms, is up to you decidere many clicks can you do before stancarvi.rnAnch'io I preferred the 600 F4 to the size and weight of the latter, from the slits of a shed with 500 managed to come out with the tube, often with a 600 No, because excessive diameter dell'ottica.rnIl price, what to say ... It's crazy to unbalanced, but if you really have the desire to experience out of the ordinary, and managed to convince vs psyche that "yesterday you got the money for If on a sidewalk, "I invite everyone to take this" amazing "goal is to let go of any alternative !!! |
 | sent on 15 Novembre 2014 Pros: Ultra sharp, micro-contrast at the highest livelli.rnStabilizzatore 4 stops, allowing shots to stationary subjects with unthinkably lenti.rnAbituato times in the first round, this is a minimum piuma.rnMaf that earns a meter compared to vecchio.rnCon the extenders is great already full aperture. Cons: There is a zoom, price. Opinion: Start by saying that I was a satisfied user of the model series 1, but this is a total of 2 steps higher. It has everything you could ask for in a big white lens, with the added weight and maneuverability of a sorprendenti.rnHa A resolution crazy, as demonstrated by the fact that with the 2x to f8 is very clear and the way is' ready for optics sensors ff ultra-dense. rnHo advantage of the price below average for this time to exchange your old, with 2,000 Euros I brought it to casa.rnLo highly recommend it to those who can afford, along with the 300 II and 600 II is the best for wildlife. |
 | sent on 03 Novembre 2013 Pros: Sharpness, blur, weight, build quality, AF speed, image stabilization. Cons: Price Opinion: Can not find a fault with this model of 500mm that enables you to work more and freehand view the impressive lightness and excellent stabilization. The sharpness is outstanding at every aperture, and also from the graphs mtf seems that this is the best ever created in house Canon optics. The autofocus is also a splinter multipliers fitted (I speak of the series III) and rarely miss a shot even in low light. I preferred the 600mm f / 4 for lightweight portability, the largest field of view (much to the limit, there are multipliers). rnL'ho preferred the 400mm f/2.8 for greater focus and why having a 300/2.8 I already had almost a duplicate and above all I would have been "discovered" in case I needed a very long focal length. I preferred to 200-400 f/4-5.6 for greater brightness to 500mm but mostly because I use it often coupled to the 300/2.8 so I do not feel the need. |
 | sent on 29 Maggio 2013 Pros: Optical quality, AF, 4-stop stabilizer, materials / strength, weight. Cons: Size and weight. Opinion: I start with the "weight" that I mentioned is among the qualities that between defects. Why? It 's the lightest 500 ever built by Canon and you could not do better. However, for those who have never had a super-telephoto weight can be a problem. Even in air travel is used wisely to avoid problems with the hand luggage. RNLA build quality is excellent and the AF is fast and accurate even with multipliers series III.rnMi expected IQ (image quality) high, but I was still pleasantly impressed. At least on the 1DX your chances of getting pushed while maintaining very high quality crop is large (greater than the other lenses that I used). RnRitengo similar quality that is common to all new and super-tele.rnConsiglio surely this ottica.rnIl current price is about 9,000 , 00 Euro (depends on the options of purchase). mI direct competitors are the 400 2.8 II and zooming 200-400 F4 with 1.4 integrated. |
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