A Classic EF Lens Reaches the End of Production

[Canon Rumors]

One of my favourite lenses for the EF mount is the EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM II, if there was ever a version II of a lens that was better in every single way, this was it. It had wonderful optics, build quality, a new trick lens hood, great balance and a tripod collar […]

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[P-visie]

It is/ was a great lens, except for the removable foot of the tripod collar. Mine had to be repaired within a year. The same intern who designed this removable foot went on to design lens and body caps that can only be attached in one way and the R5 Mk II hot shoe cover……

 

[candyman]

It is/ was a great lens……

I am still using it with great pleasure. A real joy. Since it performs so well, I am not motivated to replace it with the RF100-500.

 

[AlanF]

The EF 400mm f/5.6 L had quite a following, who thought it very sharp. Then along came the EF 100-400mm ii that was sharper than the prime, had excellent IS, not much heavier and was a zoom. A splendid lens, fully worth its price. Fortunately, it morphed into the RF 100-500 so I don't miss my two 100-400s.