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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens
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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens
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Canon’s outstanding reputation for high-quality camera equipment is apparent with the EF 100-400mm Telephoto Zoom Lens. Ideal for long-range action shooting, it’s built with a quick autofocus that works at a variety of focal lengths Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downTyler
2438
Sep 2, 2015
Awesome news group! The vendor just confirmed that your orders are now on the way! Tracking has been uploaded to the transaction page. Please allow 24-48 hours for the page to reflect the latest status of your order.
If there’s anything else we can do to make your Massdrop experience better, feel free to contact us via “Contact Support” button in your transaction page: https://www.massdrop.com/transactions.
If there’s anything else we can do to make your Massdrop experience better, feel free to contact us via “Contact Support” button in your transaction page: https://www.massdrop.com/transactions.
elimelendez
2201
Aug 25, 2015
Thanks again for joining the drop with the community. We submitted the group’s order with the vendor for the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens shortly after the drop ended and they have begun preparing it for shipment.
Once the group’s order is ready at the vendor’s location, they will ship the packages individually to you as soon as possible.
Once we receive confirmation regarding the shipping schedule from the vendor, we will provide you guys with updated information on the status of your package.
Expect an update from us on 9/1 or sooner.
Once the group’s order is ready at the vendor’s location, they will ship the packages individually to you as soon as possible.
Once we receive confirmation regarding the shipping schedule from the vendor, we will provide you guys with updated information on the status of your package.
Expect an update from us on 9/1 or sooner.
Mujin
106
Aug 12, 2015
Thanks for dropping another Canon lens, this one is a little too much for me right now but at least it's up.
MikeMD
1100
Aug 11, 2015
Hey everyone,
Sorry for the mix up. This drop is for the original lens. We are working to update the page shortly. Thank you for pointing us in the right direction. Added a great video too (p.s. if you have a sec check out the DigitalRev video for this lens too!).
Update: everything should be all set now. Thank you again everyone!
Sorry for the mix up. This drop is for the original lens. We are working to update the page shortly. Thank you for pointing us in the right direction. Added a great video too (p.s. if you have a sec check out the DigitalRev video for this lens too!).
Update: everything should be all set now. Thank you again everyone!
climbrocks
124
Aug 12, 2015
MikeMDThanks for the update. While new to and a huge fan of Massdrop, a few thoughts:
The high end, long zoom market has come a long ways since this lens was first introduced in 1998. Canon not only has several new lenses and even a replacement, albeit at much higher costs, but competition from Sigma and Tamron have leveled the field. The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 and Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 are both slightly slower than the Canon, but offer greater reach (you don't get the Canon as a go-to portrait lens), a decade's worth of image stabilization to build on, weather resistance, etc., all at lower prices than the Canon. That said, this is a GREAT price for a new version of this lens ($200 less than B&H/Amazon); the used market is flooded with these, however, with good ones going for about $900.
I'm slightly tempted, but with a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II and a 2x II converter, I pretty much get the same results as I would with the 100-400.
FWIW, if I was headed on safari, I'd either get the Sigma above . . . or rent one from Lensrentals.com with full coverage!
The high end, long zoom market has come a long ways since this lens was first introduced in 1998. Canon not only has several new lenses and even a replacement, albeit at much higher costs, but competition from Sigma and Tamron have leveled the field. The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 and Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 are both slightly slower than the Canon, but offer greater reach (you don't get the Canon as a go-to portrait lens), a decade's worth of image stabilization to build on, weather resistance, etc., all at lower prices than the Canon. That said, this is a GREAT price for a new version of this lens ($200 less than B&H/Amazon); the used market is flooded with these, however, with good ones going for about $900.
I'm slightly tempted, but with a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II and a 2x II converter, I pretty much get the same results as I would with the 100-400.
FWIW, if I was headed on safari, I'd either get the Sigma above . . . or rent one from Lensrentals.com with full coverage!
aram535
5
Aug 15, 2015
climbrocksAgreed, I would be includes to join if we can get a deal on the 100-400, MK II, 200-400, or even the 70-200 Mk II.
Dinner4tuba
30
Aug 11, 2015
Please replace the images with ones that for the exact model of lens. The email shows images for the new 100-400mm L Mk2, however this drop appears to be for the Mk1.
Unacceptable.
aram535
5
Aug 11, 2015
This is the original lens, the new Mark II lens's MSRP is $2199.00 and has fewer elements than listed in the description. $1699 was the MSRP for the original model.
Best way to tell is by the model number:
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Code: 2577A002
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM - Item Code: 9524B002
eunu
158
Aug 11, 2015
The description page has photos of both the original model and the mark II, which Mezz mentioned.
The mark I's performance and dust sealing aren't as good as the newer model, but for this price it is a very good value for an enthusiast needing a weather resistant super telephoto zoom for sports or wildlife. I don't even shoot with a Canon these days and I still had to check this out!
The mark I's performance and dust sealing aren't as good as the newer model, but for this price it is a very good value for an enthusiast needing a weather resistant super telephoto zoom for sports or wildlife. I don't even shoot with a Canon these days and I still had to check this out!
Mezz
350
Aug 11, 2015
Pretty good price for a nice L lens. Canon recently introduced a newer version of this lens , for about double the price. A review form a reliable source:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-100-400mm-f-4.5-5.6-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
bubbly
62
Aug 11, 2015
MezzPretty sure this is the new one: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-100-400mm-f-4.5-5.6-L-IS-II-USM-Lens.aspx
The one you linked was Mark I, which is this drop and has push/pull zoom. New Mark II is a standard twist zoom.
And yeah, the pictures on the drop are very misleading. Probably should get that fixed.
EDIT: Thanks for fixing the images Massdrop!
The one you linked was Mark I, which is this drop and has push/pull zoom. New Mark II is a standard twist zoom.
And yeah, the pictures on the drop are very misleading. Probably should get that fixed.
EDIT: Thanks for fixing the images Massdrop!
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