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Customer Reviews for EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Multi-layer diffractive optical lens technology
Small, light, with enhanced correction for chromatic aberrations
Image Stabilization for the effect of a shutter speed two stops faster
Fast AF, full-time mechanical focus, dust and water-resistant
Average Customer Rating:
(5 Reviews) 5
Rating Snapshot (5 reviews)
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5 out of 5(100%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Review 1 for EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Nickname: Indy
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Landscape/Nature
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: No
Great Reach, Quality & Value!
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Date:May 16, 2013
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, great with 1.4 extender, very light in weight
In my opinion, this is a fantastic go-to lens for wildlife photography. Very lightweight and easily handheld, even for longer periods of time in the field. Most of the time, however, I have this lens mated to a 7D along with a 1.4x III attached to a pano-gimbal head/tripod combination. Outstanding reach for the money, and awesome, sharp results! Again, this lens can be handheld with a good keeper rate, but the effective focal length when used with extenders on a crop sensor camera body does cut into my success rate. On the other hand, especially with moving rather than still subjects, the ability to easily handle off a tripod has come in very, very handy for sudden action. The AF is fast and accurate and the 2-stage IS is reasonably helpful, too. Again, the 1.4xIII works great paired with this lens – much, much better than on my 300 f4. Perhaps a bit off on contrast (maybe) but I have not noticed a major issue with this, and certainly nothing requiring more than minor post edit. Prior to acquiring this lens I read everything I could find about it on the internet, which gave me some pause prior to taking the plunge. However, my actual results have been nothing short of fantastic, and I believe much of the negative, early reporting you can find on the internet must be one rumor or bad experience compounded by frequent repeat. I can recommend this lens without any hesitation. A fantastic package for hiking, traveling, every day use – again, a great way to get high quality reach at a comparatively great price.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Nickname: WarDog
Location: Omaha, NE
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Mostly used for: Landscape/Nature
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: Yes
Fantastic lens
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Date:February 19, 2011
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I use it on a 7D often with a 1.4x converter. This is a splendid piece of equipment and this lens is very consistent, dependable and accurate when used hand held. I have adjusted a little more contrast and sharpness on camera and have achieved stellar results.Wonderful lens, just a pleasure to use.
35 of 36 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Nickname: RS
Location: Whitefish, MT
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: No
Go-To Lens
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Date:August 24, 2010
Pros: very sharp, portable, fast
I've used this lens for several years, and in my opinion it is flawless. Whether hand held, tripod mounted, prime or with 1.4x or 2x extenders the performance has been superb. To my eye the sharpness and autofocus system compare to the 500 F/4 or 20-200 F/2.8, all stabilized.
16 of 17 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Nickname: healeydriver
Location: Carlisle, MA
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: No
handheld
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Price/Value
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Date:April 27, 2010
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Super-sharp images, lightweight
Cons: expensive...but i'd buy an 800mm do in a nyc minut
I bought this lens for an African photo safari. I've used it there and in many other places over the past 5 years. This is the lens I carry mounted on the camera whenever I'm doing any kind of nature photography. Walking on a boardwalk behind 3 people equipped with 600 mm lenses, tripods, cameras etc. we all saw a hawk swoop into a pond catch a frog, land on a nearby branch , and proceed to eat it. I got the photo (handheld) with this lens, they got nothing...couldn't set up in time.
29 of 30 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Nickname: snapping turtle
Location: New Jersey
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: No
Compact super telephoto
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Price/Value
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Date:August 26, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
This lens is excellent. It is best when the length of a super telephoto is needed, but personal mobility is also a priority. It is just as compact and handles like the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM. But has the reach like that of the massive Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM. It is great for wildlife, especially when traveling to national, state, and local parks where you may have to do some hiking to get to a certain shooting spot. This lens is also highly effective for outdoor sports. Image quality won't beat the "L" members of the super telephoto lenses, but it does come close and the images are highly useful for professional applications.
61 of 66 people found this review helpful.
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