Canon
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 88.7 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 48.8 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 65.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | data not available | |
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📖 Overview
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS is a versatile telephoto zoom, ideal for wildlife and sports photography. Its image stabilization helps to capture sharp images at longer focal lengths. While it's a solid performer, the variable aperture can be limiting in low light.
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📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 100-400mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/32-38 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| AF Motor | USM |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 180.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
| Elements / Groups | 17 elements in 14 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Filter Diameter | 77mm |
| Weight | 1360g |
| Dimensions | 92.0 x 189.0mm |
| Release Year | 1998 |
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS, sourced from SampleShots.
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