| Reviews : Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras |
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Product By Canon Available From 6 Sellers |
Technical Details
- EF mount; super telephoto lens
- Fluorite and Ultra-low Dispersion-glass; image stabilizer; internal focusing; full-time manual focus
- 500mm focal length
- f/4 maximum aperture
- Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM)
Product Description
Next-generation super telephoto L-series lens with an Image Stabilizer, it's one of the world's best lenses for wildlife and nature photography. The optical system is newly designed with a maximum aperture of f/4. One fluorite element and two UD-glass elements effectively correct aberrations resulting in sharp and excellent delineation.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By Digital Wizard (U.S.A.)
This lens is simply to die for. Yes, it's big, heavy and expensive, but it does the job incredibly well. If you've never shot with a super-tele the heft and reach take some getting used to at first but once you are comfortable with it be prepared for stunning images.
Hand holding isn't exactly a lot of fun. It's possible if you're not a 97lb. weakling, but not the best way to get quality shots. For sports shooters a monopod is almost manditory, and if you're a bird or nature photographer a good tripod at bare minumum and even a gimbal head are wise investments.
Buy it, use it, love it.
By Joe West (Hawaii)
I debated between the Canon 500mm and 600mm and, finally, decided to go with the 500mm as it actually can be hand held for short periods of time if you are fairly strong and athletic. Long story short... this lens is about as good as it gets for wildlife photography. Amazing image quality, even with a 1.4 converter. I have recently made the jump from Canon back to Nikon primarily because of Canon's inconsistent flash metering (are you listening Canon??)... but the 500mm stays in my bag. Even though I'm switching over to Nikon gear for most of my portrait / event / landscape work, I will keep one Canon body just to shoot with the 500mm f/4.0... it's that good -even though it's a bit of hassle working with two different camera systems.
By Bruce Gove (Ukiah, CA USA)
This is a magnificant lens! I'm still learning this beast, but I certainly don't regret buying it. With the 2X teleconverter on a sturdy tripod, it gives me an effective focal lengh of 1300mm (500 X 2 X 1.3 - conversion factor for the Canon 1D Mk III) - you'd have even more focal length with a camera with a larger conversion factor - 1.6 for cameras like the 30D, but in most instances that would be too much FL. With out the 2X TC, the AF is lightning fast, and even with it it's pretty fast. You only get the use of the sensor with the 2X, so if you're working small subjects like humming birds, it works well to focus on the eye, lock focus and recompose. With a little practice, this lens will give you amazing sharpness. If you're a serious bird photographer, this will be your favorite super telephoto. It's lighter and cheaper than the 600 f/4 and you're only giving up 100mm. I've only been using this lens for a week, and I absolutely love it!
By Sandeep V. Ambudipudi
I bought this lens fronm B&H Photo Video. The service is excellent and the lens is awesome. The best lens for nature and sports photography. Un paralleled in image quality.
Sandeep.
By Shoot That Shoot (Birmingham, AL)
I am very limited on my picture taking knowledge, but bought the Canon EOS Rebel XTI and want more lenses. When I read what people have taken time to write in about I have to say I feel better educated before making a purchase and want to THANK all of you!
I take pictures at weddings. So, inside shots are a must and evening light for receptions. I bought the Canon Speed;ote 430EX flash and LOVE it. Easy to handle and not blinding everyone as I expected. Easy to put on and take off.
Then I bought the Opteka Bgrxt Grip and LOVE IT! The camera is small and yet with the addition I feel safe holding it in any position. I read where others had problems with it not being tight but my fit is perfect. I also like very much the battery storage allowing me to shoot without changing anything.
My next purchase.....lenses. I want to take outdoor shots of wildlife and notice the EF 100-400 mm constantly mentioned. I am going to bite the bullet and purchase this item soon.
PLEASE anyone out there reading my note, please suggest another lenes for weddings. The past wedding I used my new gadits and my pictures were better than the person hired to shoot the wedding. I have an eye for taking pictures but am not a smart cookie when it comes to knowing what lenses to use. The numbers, settings confuse me totally.
THANKS!
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