100-400L is series 1

shipshooter · Sep 14, 2015

Hello forum members..
I ended up purchasing the Canon 100-400L IS for use with my 60d. I used it at minor league baseball game and took some bird shots, the results were fair and it will take some getting use to. I will post a few in the coming days. Just as I read in some other threads, it takes some getting use too while hand holding, it does not help that I shake occasionally due to a health condition. Im excited to have it and hope it serves me well. Im glad I am a member and have the use of site to read all the good info at my disposal.

JacaRanda · Sep 14, 2015

Hi Shipshooter. The IS on that lens works pretty well. Looking forward to seeing your shots.

bratkinson · Sep 16, 2015

Handheld at longer telephoto lengths with bigger, heavier lenses gets quite problematic. I strongly suggest you purchase a monopod for extra stability. A tripod would be better, but they limit your mobility in the stands or in the field.

beagle100 · Oct 2, 2015

shipshooter said:
Hello forum members..
I ended up purchasing the Canon 100-400L IS for use with my 60d. I used it at minor league baseball game and took some bird shots, the results were fair and it will take some getting use to. I will post a few in the coming days. Just as I read in some other threads, it takes some getting use too while hand holding, it does not help that I shake occasionally due to a health condition. Im excited to have it and hope it serves me well. Im glad I am a member and have the use of site to read all the good info at my disposal.

it does take some practice but if you shoot daytime sports at high shutter speeds you will probably not need a monopod except for help in holding the weight

60D
Canon 100-400 (orig)

runnah · Oct 2, 2015

grab a cheap monopod. It would help with your steadiness without being too heavy and cumbersome.

Surfwooder · Oct 2, 2015

I don't shoot with that particular lens, but I do shoot a Tamron 150-600. The weight of this lens is enough to almost throw you forward while shooting fully extended. I found a monopod is great for being mobile with the longer lenses. Usually, I shoot off a heavy tripod, with a gimbal head.

nathan cox · Oct 20, 2015

Is the canon 100-400 good

shipshooter · Oct 21, 2015

been fine for me in daylight, does not do well under MLB baseball stadium lights. Its as bright as daylight but will take me sometime to make that work.
As far as monopod mounted i shut i.s. off and performed fine