 Canon’s most flexible super zoom has very good sharpness, especially stopped down one stop from wide open. Its reasonably light weight and Image Stabilization allow it to be handheld in decent lighting, and the wide zoom range maximizes shooting opportunity without changing lenses. The 100-400mm is a “telescoping” (a.k.a. push-pull) zoom which takes a little adjustment if you haven’t used one before. In addition, this lens is sharp even at 400mm and handheld. The 100-400 is one of our most popular lenses. We have many copies available for rent, but nonetheless we strongly recommend reserving it in advance. NOTE: If you are planning on using this lens with a teleconverter, be aware that you will not have autofocus. You will still have manual focus, but again, it will not autofocus. Roger’s Take: This is a compromise lens. It’s not quite as sharp as the 300 and 400mm primes and has a telescoping zoom which some people don’t like (personally I do since it’s faster to zoom). The 70-200 f/2.8 is sharper than this lens is from 100-200mm. Trip after trip, however, I pack up 2 or 3 “best possible” lenses only to unpack them and put a 100-400mm in my bag. This is because, although it’s a compromise, it’s a very good compromise. It’s nearly as sharp as the primes (and far sharper than a consumer lens). The huge range means getting the shot framed just right and not having to change lenses, and it’s relatively small and easy to shoot hand-held. Specs:
Links:MTF Chart:
Thick lines: 10 lines/mm; thin lines: 30 lines/mm. The darker black lines represent the MTF characteristics at maximum aperture; the blue lines at f/8. The solid lines trace the radical S (sagittal) curve, while the broken lines trace the tangential M (meridional) curve. If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE Lens Diagram
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