Canon 100-400mm f/4.5 - 5.6 Zoom Medium Telephoto-Super Telephoto IS USM Lens for Canon
USM motor, Image Stabilizer and Autofocus, Rear Focus, 150 cm Closest Focusing Distance
NIVO#: 2371Mnf.#: 2577A003AA
Warranty: 1 year
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Overview & Features top

Features

  • Lens construction: 17 elements in 14 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 24°-6°-10°
  • Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
  • Closest focusing distance: 1.8m / 6ft
  • Zoom system: Linear extension type
  • Filter size: 77mm

The Image Stabilizer has two modes and it is compatible with Extenders 1.4x II and 2x II

L-series super telephoto zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. The fluorite and Super UD-glass elements largely eliminate secondary spectrum. The floating system also ensures high picture quality at all focal lengths. The Image stabilizer has two modes and it is compatible with Extenders 1.4x and 2x.
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Specification top
General
Model
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Lens Type
Telephoto
Medium Telephoto
Focal Length
100-400 mm
Zoom / Fixed
Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon
Min. Focal Length (mm)
100 mm
Max. Focal Length (mm)
400 mm
 
Performance
Focusing
Autofocus
Closest Focusing Distance
150 cm
Silent motor
Yes
Angle of View
20° - 5°10', 14° - 3°30', 24° - 6°10' (Hor, Vert, Diag)
Maximum Aperture
4.5 - 5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Max Magnification Ratio
0.20 (at 400m)
Image Stabilizer
Yes
Aspherical Lens
-
 
Construction
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
17/14
Diaphragm Blades
5
Rear Focus
Yes
Internal Focus
-
 
Physical Characteristics
Filter Diameter
77 mm
Diameter
<not specified>
Length
<not specified>
Weight
<not specified>
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (1408)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.5/10
Expert score (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.8/10
User score (1404)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.3/10
  
Design (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.8/10
Value for money (20)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.0/10
Features (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Ease of use (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Picture quality (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Durability (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Battery performance (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
Construction (6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.2/10
PROS• sharp focus • strong construction • durable • consistent output • rugged
CONS• heavy
Expert Reviews
ePHOTOzine
6 November 2008
Canon 100-400mm L IS USM
This is Canon’s longest zoom lens and is categorised as one of their L range. The lens has been around for some time now, earning itself a somewhat mixed reputation amongst digital photographers that didn’t arise in the days of film. We take a look at this phenomenon. Read more ...
PROSGood contrast and colour, Good AF speed that is quiet in use, Nice focal range at acceptable 3:1 ratio, Holds its value well
CONSAwkward manual focus at longer focal lengths, Known problem with bearings giving up the ghost, Wear in the bearings may well cause deterioration in performance, May drag dust into the sensor
LensTip.com
29 December 2009
EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Originally posted 2007-12-11 on Optyczne.pl Launched in 1998, the Canon 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM has been so far one of more interesting offers on the market. Its price, although rather steep, is still acceptable for many people seriously interested in photography who would balk, though, at... Read more ...
CONSweak performance against bright light, image stabilization not efficient by today’s standards
photozone.de
21 May 2008
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 USM L IS
Released back in late 1998 the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 USM L IS is Canon´s long range zoom lens primarily meant for sports-, wildlife- and press photography. Due to its rather small max. aperture it isn´t quite suitable for portraits. Read more ...
7.3/10
User Reviews
warehouseexpress.com
23 February 2012
Heavy, but still a great lens!
I compared this lens to the 70-300 mm f4.5/5.6 DO IS USM, using an EOS 5D MkII. At 300 mm and max. aperture, I can't tell the difference, although the 70-300 is obviously more portable. So I tested the 100-400 at 400 mm and maximum aperture, photographing a newspaper at 7.5 metres. Read more ...
PROSEasy change 100-400, Sharp Focus
CONSHeavy
10.0/10
Amazon
30 April 2012
It sure is heavy...
This a great lens. I pondered many months as to what lens was the best way forward for me and finally took the plunge with a very reasonable price of £1199. This lens has not been removed from my 500D since purchase and despite being very heavy I find the weight to be an advantage in holding steady... Read more ...
10.0/10
Dooyoo
28 August 2009
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens: Best all-round bird and wildlife photography lens at this pr ...
A great lens for entry-level DSLR bird and wildlife photography. Read more ...
PROSExcellent image quality and versatile zoom range for wildlife
CONSQuite a heavy lens, and f5.6 at the long end means high ISO is necessary for handholding at times
10.0/10