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Popular super telephoto lens that offers an excellent combination of focal length and handling. A new optical design delivers crisp, high contrast images and features ultra quiet Autofocus performance, Vibration Reduction II to combat the effect of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, and practical close focusing capabilities. Designed for digital, this lens includes a Nano Crystal Coating, ED glass and rounded diaphragm blades to produce images full of detail with excellent out of focus characteristics.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I bought one and returned it. To me it's too much the compromise lens. It's not the fast 400mm and it's not the maximum focal length 600mm.
Ok, yes, it's good. AF is fast and the images are sharp, but just like my reports at school it's a case of 'could do better'.
You can hand hold it but it's cumbersome rather than heavy. Yes, you can add teleconverters but these things slow down AF, lose you valuable light, and it's not the same as the raw prime.
So, now I'll be buying the 600mm.
There is no easy solution in this business. You can't compromise art!
Ok, yes, it's good. AF is fast and the images are sharp, but just like my reports at school it's a case of 'could do better'.
You can hand hold it but it's cumbersome rather than heavy. Yes, you can add teleconverters but these things slow down AF, lose you valuable light, and it's not the same as the raw prime.
So, now I'll be buying the 600mm.
There is no easy solution in this business. You can't compromise art!
5 of 27 people found the following review helpful
I bought this lens, took a photo of my car, sold the car and now just look at the photo whenever I like.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Big heavy awesome lens!
31 Mar 2012
Amazon Verified Purchase
First off, the bad news - this lens is HEAVY! I am coming from using a 300 2.8 and could hand hold that lens. No chance here. Well maybe for a few shots - but that's it.
Good news, this is everything I need to shoot motorsports. Some people take pictures of birds - which is great. I shoot cars on the race track. The only other option is to buy a 400 2.8, which is even heaver, larger, and more expensive.
Shooting with this lens is best done with a tripod or, in my case, a monopod. Once the sheer size of the lens is mounted, it is easy to pan back and forth. The AF focus is fast and the reach is great. In addition to the lens, I also received the hard case inside the shipped box. Amazon. com also had their concierge services call up and verify that everything was ok with the order and lens. Good job there Amazon!
The only accessory I'd recommend is the "Lenscoat" to help protect the surface of the lens. (Not the glass - but the hood, focus ring etc.)
Overall a fantastic fast clear lens. Just big and heavy.
Good news, this is everything I need to shoot motorsports. Some people take pictures of birds - which is great. I shoot cars on the race track. The only other option is to buy a 400 2.8, which is even heaver, larger, and more expensive.
Shooting with this lens is best done with a tripod or, in my case, a monopod. Once the sheer size of the lens is mounted, it is easy to pan back and forth. The AF focus is fast and the reach is great. In addition to the lens, I also received the hard case inside the shipped box. Amazon. com also had their concierge services call up and verify that everything was ok with the order and lens. Good job there Amazon!
The only accessory I'd recommend is the "Lenscoat" to help protect the surface of the lens. (Not the glass - but the hood, focus ring etc.)
Overall a fantastic fast clear lens. Just big and heavy.
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