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Opinion:I'm using it for over a year and I must say that, excluding the weight of nearly 4 kg, is on a truly exceptional. I come from a 2.8 and 300, making bird in full frame, I had to always multiply with a 2x tc. The cinquecentone smooth is really a blade multiplied with 1.4 tc series III is still usable (preferably close to f8). With 2x tc series III instead notice a considerable drop of FA and to have a noticeable sharpness, you have to go close to f11: in short, to be used with optimal light. It can be used free hand for short periods, but I prefer to shoot using a monopod. Compared with the 300 2.8 is definitely a lens built more for stalking hunting for traveling.
Pros:Construction, sharpness, stabilizer, the real possibility of using free-hand, with good quality multipliers, keeping the value in used
Cons:Suitcase heavy and unwieldy.
Opinion:Great optical quality already at full aperture, excellent with multipliers series III. The stabilizer allows me to still images freehand with 2x 1/250. Great paired with 1DX, also extremely effective with 1d MKIV 7D and even if the balance of the whole is better for me with the bodies of the series 1. Autofocus for my use is quite fast and very precise. Irreplaceable for birdlife. Highly recommended!
Opinion:Brilliant optics that only the defect to weigh a little bit. Personally I use it for sports photography. Af that does not miss a beat even when paired with 1.4x. with 2x starts to become unmanageable (we always talk about a 1000). Immiagini with amazing colors and with a three-dimensional exaggerated. Highly recommended. If kept well, keeps very well the second hand market.
Pros:Solid, crystal clear, stand in wonder multipliers, take the price on the market.
Cons:Weighs about 4 kg, stabilizer and Af older generation.
Opinion:An adjective that sums it up: RAZOR SHARP! RnOttica razor sharp already at full aperture, closed in half-stop is the same with many 1.4. That gives the bokeh is creamy and pleasant, the autofocus system is slightly slower than my 400 5.6, but precise. Requires a bit of effort to be used because of its size, but the results that gives more than make up the sforzo.rnUn must-have :-)
Pros:uncompromising quality, stabilization, made with the multiplier x 1.4, both APS-C and APS-H, on APS-H is easy even with the 2x
Cons:price, weight and size for small birds in flight is preferable to the 300 f: 2.8 + 1.4 x
Opinion:when there is need to reach is irreplaceable, especially combined with the APS-H sensor due to the ratio of crop 1 and 3 only, in certain cases (APS-C) I prefer the better handling of the 300 +1.4 x. Most certainly use his own is by stalking, preferably to the location there are not many km to go. The fast shouldering still creates some difficulties. And 'advisable to bring at least a monopod, a handle on the shoulder or, better, a tripod, even light.
Opinion:I just bought (used in excellent condition - thanks Stephen) and already I can not do without it for my naturalistic excursions. Optically excellent, definitely the highest standards of L-series I use it often on 1.4 x 5D Mark II and I guarantee that the AF does not slow down, the colors and sharpness of the images are impressive. Great bokeh, especially "smooth" to 500mm. Only real drawback: the weight of your bag: robust but almost certainly reinforced ... and locks and written Canon equivalent to a "rubami" ...
Cons:Price, weight when compared with the version f4, 5 L
Opinion:I bought the Canon EF 500mm f4, 5 L USM. The pictures do not justify the purchase and always had my doubts at high magnifications, especially as the definition. After you've tried, tried and wanted, in the end I got the IS version. The improvement is remarkable and the weight is increased, but the stabilizer does its job very well and can shoot freehand. I am very satisfied. It is a considerable investment in money, for me, but fully rewarded. I use it on both APS-C (7D) and on APS-H and with the latter, although we are talking about 1D Mark II N, I have the best shots. In my opinion optical indispensable for birds and fotonaturalistica, sports and action shots is rather too long, unwieldy and unwise, better contact the 300mm f2, 8. Excellent with multipliers, especially the series III. A greeting.
Pros:Construction, excellent quality, can be used freehand
Cons:Nothing except the price .... but you must consider that it is a stabilized 500mm F74 L series!
Opinion:I replaced the Canon 400 f / 4 DO is the 500 f / 4 is, I needed greater range and the 500mm was an obvious choice. The weight and size can be misleading, the 500 f / 4 is can be used freehand without major problems. Of course it is a featherweight and we must make it a habit but it is doable. The wide handle of the collar facilitates transport by hand, on the contrary of 300 2.8 and 400 DO. The quality is high even with the multiplier, difficult to ask for more. Of series 1 can be duplicated with good results and a focal length of 1300mm ... The AF is fast (even multiplied), but not as much as the Canon 400 DO.
Pros:Construction, capacity, comes easily in your hand luggage
Cons:Hood bulky, price
Opinion:Manageability freehand is pretty good even if the photographer is robust and able to do so. The building is at the top: solid as a rock. The temptation to multiply I think it's strong enough. Thanks to f / 4, you can multiply Canon EF 500mm f / 4 L IS USM with 1, 4x, which becomes a 700mm on APS-C in both cases retains the AF without any problems, great for birds particularly effective to capture distant subjects, small and elusive. It 'a very good supertele travel, you had no trouble bring your Canon EF 500mm f / 4 L IS USM as hand luggage or trolley.
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