Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II

Works with 1.4x & 2.0x Extenders / TCs

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Official Tech Specs

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 100-400mm 1:4.5-5.6
Lens Construction 21 elements in 16 groups
Diagonal Angle of View 24°-6°10'
Focus Adjustment Inner focus system / USM
Closest Focusing Distance 3.2 ft. / 0.98m
Zoom System Rotation Type
Filter Size 77mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight Approx: 3.7" x 7.6" / 94 x 193mm
Approx: 3.46 lbs. / 1570g (lens only, including removable tripod mount)
3.62 lbs. / 1640g (lens + tripod mount)
 
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II

Lee Jay said:
The old one had lousy handling, terrible optical performance from 300mm to 400mm wide open with the IS activated, and the IS was just this side of useless.
While I strongly disagree on the first point (I really like push-pull zoom) and wouldn't use anywhere near as strong words on the others either (having taken thousands of pictures with it and been happy with the results), I would definitely like better optics and IS and while the extra weight worries me (as I'd be hiking with it in the wilderness), I probably will upgrade mine if the new one is good enough. I'll wait for reviews first, though.
 
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lintoni said:
Jon_D said:
Sabaki said:
Anybody have a chance to compare this lens at 400mm to the 400mm f/5.6?

yes we all have a prototype but we are still under NDA. ::)
Canon are making lenses with a Minolta mount?

Haha! Now I feel foolish! Especially with Jon_D's goo-goo eyes :D

I meant to ask how they compare via the MTF charts :D
 
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II

tapanit said:
Lee Jay said:
The old one had lousy handling, terrible optical performance from 300mm to 400mm wide open with the IS activated, and the IS was just this side of useless.
While I strongly disagree on the first point (I really like push-pull zoom) and wouldn't use anywhere near as strong words on the others either (having taken thousands of pictures with it and been happy with the results), I would definitely like better optics and IS and while the extra weight worries me (as I'd be hiking with it in the wilderness), I probably will upgrade mine if the new one is good enough. I'll wait for reviews first, though.

I like the push pull too. That wasn't the lousy handling part.
 
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II

Lee Jay said:
tapanit said:
Lee Jay said:
The old one had lousy handling, terrible optical performance from 300mm to 400mm wide open with the IS activated, and the IS was just this side of useless.
While I strongly disagree on the first point (I really like push-pull zoom) and wouldn't use anywhere near as strong words on the others either (having taken thousands of pictures with it and been happy with the results), I would definitely like better optics and IS and while the extra weight worries me (as I'd be hiking with it in the wilderness), I probably will upgrade mine if the new one is good enough. I'll wait for reviews first, though.

I like the push pull too. That wasn't the lousy handling part.

I use mine wide open at 400mm all the time and it takes sharp shots. The IS is a little weak I will agree.
 
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II

2n10 said:
Lee Jay said:
tapanit said:
Lee Jay said:
The old one had lousy handling, terrible optical performance from 300mm to 400mm wide open with the IS activated, and the IS was just this side of useless.
While I strongly disagree on the first point (I really like push-pull zoom) and wouldn't use anywhere near as strong words on the others either (having taken thousands of pictures with it and been happy with the results), I would definitely like better optics and IS and while the extra weight worries me (as I'd be hiking with it in the wilderness), I probably will upgrade mine if the new one is good enough. I'll wait for reviews first, though.

I like the push pull too. That wasn't the lousy handling part.

I use mine wide open at 400mm all the time and it takes sharp shots. The IS is a little weak I will agree.

With the IS on, that setting will be hit and miss depending on where the IS elements happen to be at the time of the shot. If you're lucky and they are in the middle, they'll be great. If they are off to a side, they'll be terrible.
 
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II

2n10 said:
I use mine wide open at 400mm all the time and it takes sharp shots.

These things are relative - my 300/4L IS takes sharp shots, but my 70-300L is sharper. And my 300/2.8L IS II makes them both look poor.

The 100-400L had scope for improvement in just about every area. Let's hope the MkII lives up to all the possibilities and expectations...
 
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PureClassA said:
Agreed. This thing looks like it will be a beast. I have the 2xII (not the newest) but I'm wondering how much difference there really is between the two.

Optically, there is not much difference, however the electronics have seen a big upgrade and AF is much faster on V2 Superteles with 5D3, 1DX (7D2?), Etc... Not sure if this would apply to this new 100-400, but I suspect so.
 
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PureClassA said:
I have the 2xII (not the newest) but I'm wondering how much difference there really is between the two.

There were some optical improvements with the 2xIII in addition to the AF changes that benefit the MkII supertele lenses. The 1.4xIII brought mainly just the AF improvements.
 
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