First Image of the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II Lens

[Canon Rumors]

<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-17795" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/canon_ef100-400mmII_001.jpg" alt="canon_ef100-400mmII_001" width="500" height="265" /></p>
<p>Judging by the image, <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/11/another-ef-100-400-f4-5-5-6l-is-ii-mention/" target="_blank">everything we were told recently about the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS has been correct</a>. I’m sure we’ll see more photos of the lens shortly, as I expect it to be announced very shortly.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/11/ef100-400mm-f45-56l-is-ii-usm.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

 

[Marauder]

Looks slick! Quite compact, which definitely means it will extend, but that's all right with me.

 

[Maximilian]

Assuming this real and no hoax it looks really interesting.

I love to see that friction ring again so you have full control on this and lens creep.
Interesting also to see the 4 buttons on the barrel.
I can see
- AF/MF
- IS on/off
- IS mode (3! modes)
- fourth for focus limiter? (can't read)
So it'll be similar to the V1 with other positions.

edit: can anybody make a guess about the filter size?

 

[Harv]

I want one..... RIGHT NOW !!!!!

 

[AvTvM]

Looks good to me. Except the foot has still no Arca-comparible grooves.

I will point this out until we finally get it ... just like with the lenscaps Mk. II with inner grips.

 

[mb66energy]

Might replace my EF 4.0 70-200 non-IS and the EF 5.6 400 lenses ?!

Might be part of a good combo:
EOS M + EF-S 10-22 via adapter (in lens compartment)
40D or 600D + EF 2.8 40 (in lens compartment too)
7Dii + EF 100-400 L IS USM mark ii
EF-S 2.8 60
2 x TC
all in the slim and smallish Lowe Pro Runner 200 which I really like for smaller gear packs.

EDIT: forgotten the "L" in the lens name ...

 

[CANONisOK]

Now this is exciting. Hope it's real! And soon.

 

[lvanzijl]

Is there some upcoming event for this lens introduction or will it be a completely out of the blue thing?


(if its all true ofcourse )

 

[sanj]

Looks nice

 

[PureClassA]

Well now..... Hello Mr Unicorn. Guess you do exist after all?! Gotta think filter size is 77mm... Hope. Looks good! Can't wait to see optical performance comparisons ....... And a friggin price tag.....

 

[scyrene]

Might replace my EF 4.0 70-200 non-IS and the EF 5.6 400 lenses ?!

Might be part of a good combo:
EOS M + EF-S 10-22 via adapter (in lens compartment)
40D or 600D + EF 2.8 40 (in lens compartment too)
7Dii + EF 100-400 L IS USM mark ii
EF-S 2.8 60
2 x TC
all in the slim and smallish Lowe Pro Runner 200 which I really like for smaller gear packs.

EDIT: forgotten the "L" in the lens name ...

IMHO, unless you mostly use a tripod, just upgrading to a modern IS lens will massively widen your shooting opportunities. I was sceptical until I did.

 

[RLPhoto]

It's about time. Now is when I'd flip the version 1 to get the most $$$$ for it to prep for the version 2.

 

[Hawker_Driver]

Wow looks awesome! I can't wait to get a copy. I'll have to wait though, gotta buy a 7D Mk II first. Now I just have to figure out which museum I'm going to donate my old 100-400mm too.

 

[Coldhands]

Assuming this real and no hoax it looks really interesting.

I love to see that friction ring again so you have full control on this and lens creep.
Interesting also to see the 4 buttons on the barrel.
I can see
- AF/MF
- IS on/off
- IS mode (3! modes)
- fourth for focus limiter? (can't read)
So it'll be similar to the V1 with other positions.

edit: can anybody make a guess about the filter size?

Most likely 77mm, as it has a hood inner diameter of 83mm (stated in the post the other day) which is the same as the current one which also has a 77mm filter size.

 

[Faaier]

Looks yummy.

70-300L pricing will be under pressure ... wait... probably not... the pricing of the 100-400 can easily change the appetite for this new lens.

Didn't we do a poll at which price we would buy this one? Above or under the 70-200MkII ? Easily above, my guess.

 

[Maximilian]

edit: can anybody make a guess about the filter size?

Most likely 77mm, as it has a hood inner diameter of 83mm (stated in the post the other day) which is the same as the current one which also has a 77mm filter size.

Thanks for your reply. I don't give too much on such statements (83 mm) and as some patent formula in the past showed 82 mm filter size so I was not sure.
Comparing the lens mount to the front element I would also go for the 77 mm but I'm not sure about it.

 

[docsmith]

Looks interesting...but show me the MTF charts and price.

 

[PureClassA]

By the way CR .... from where did this image come??

 

[mb66energy]

Might replace my EF 4.0 70-200 non-IS and the EF 5.6 400 lenses ?!

Might be part of a good combo:
EOS M + EF-S 10-22 via adapter (in lens compartment)
40D or 600D + EF 2.8 40 (in lens compartment too)
7Dii + EF 100-400 L IS USM mark ii
EF-S 2.8 60
2 x TC
all in the slim and smallish Lowe Pro Runner 200 which I really like for smaller gear packs.

EDIT: forgotten the "L" in the lens name ...

IMHO, unless you mostly use a tripod, just upgrading to a modern IS lens will massively widen your shooting opportunities. I was sceptical until I did.

In forests I will need a tripod just with an IS equipped lens - 0.5 sec. exposure time @ f/11 and ISO 200 is a typical exp. parameter combination.

But there are other situations where I would like to have a 400mm lens WITH IS. So the new lens might a candidate - your experience confirms my liking of the new lens ...

Best - Michael

 

[scyrene]

Might replace my EF 4.0 70-200 non-IS and the EF 5.6 400 lenses ?!

Might be part of a good combo:
EOS M + EF-S 10-22 via adapter (in lens compartment)
40D or 600D + EF 2.8 40 (in lens compartment too)
7Dii + EF 100-400 L IS USM mark ii
EF-S 2.8 60
2 x TC
all in the slim and smallish Lowe Pro Runner 200 which I really like for smaller gear packs.

EDIT: forgotten the "L" in the lens name ...

IMHO, unless you mostly use a tripod, just upgrading to a modern IS lens will massively widen your shooting opportunities. I was sceptical until I did.

In forests I will need a tripod just with an IS equipped lens - 0.5 sec. exposure time @ f/11 and ISO 200 is a typical exp. parameter combination.

But there are other situations where I would like to have a 400mm lens WITH IS. So the new lens might a candidate - your experience confirms my liking of the new lens ...

Best - Michael

Fascinating. What are you shooting? The super telephoto lenses detect tripods and only use IS to correct mirrorslap - but I find the combination still useful for some subjects, especially the moon and planets. Why do you stay at ISO 200?