400 mm f/5.6 L Shots

[Bo4key]

I've been looking for a longer telephoto lens lately and rented the 400 mm f/5.6L to see if I liked it. My plan was to also rent the 300 mm f/4L but I'm really impressed with the 400.

Here are a few samples. Please feel free to C&C


Chipmunk by FourB Photography, on Flickr


White-crowned Sparrow by FourB Photography, on Flickr


Western Meadowlark by FourB Photography, on Flickr

 

[JacaRanda]

All 3 shots are very nice, particularly the chipmunk and the meadowlark since I don't see those around these parts.

The 400 really seems to be a popular lens especially for getting BIF. I chose the 300 because I thought the better minimum focusing distance would suit me better. Although I have never used the 400, there were times I wished I would have gotten it.

 

[curtyoungblood]

I borrow the 300 f4 from CPS for a week recently. It is also a nice lens. Have you considered renting a 300 f4 and the 1.4x? Personally, I'd be worried about having a max aperture of 5.6, and putting the 1.4x on the 300 f4 would give you roughly a 420 f5.6.

 

[Bo4key]

I've considered both and like I said I planned on renting the 300 before I make my final decision.

 

[Raj_55555]

I have to say I love #3 the most.. It looks the sharpest to me, and would have been perfect if the face was facing the sun.. Nice shots all of them.

 

[Tight Knot]

All nice, LOVE the meadowlark.

Just don't do what I did. I bought a 2 x extender specifically for my 55-250 kit lens. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit. It fits my 100mm macro, and my 50mm prime just fine, but not my kit lenses. Now I have to wait until I can afford a 200, 300 or 400mm lens that will work with my 2x.
So, worthwhile to check compatibility first.

 

[Bo4key]

I have to say I love #3 the most.. It looks the sharpest to me, and would have been perfect if the face was facing the sun.. Nice shots all of them.

Yes, this is my only gripe with this one but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to take advantage of this pose.

 

[JacaRanda]

I have the 1.4x tc version III and I rarely use it. Tried it a few times with the 300f4 and meh...not impressed (unless you are already close to the subject and want a shot without cropping at all). Otherwise I'd rather crop without the tc.

The tc will come in handy one day when I can afford the 300 2.8. Ah heavenly

 

[nzmacro]

It is a popular lens a a good one at that. Nice shots and that last one is a beauty, well taken. Those Chipmunks are so darn cute, small and gorgeous. Would love to have those here.

All the best and nice shots from that lens, its a good one.

Danny.

 

[Bo4key]

Thank you, Danny.