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Old 08-11-09, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by matt wilson View Post
I love the 100 400 L series ...managed to get a second hand one for a good price.

Take a look in my gallery .The bird shots were taken with it .It was a dull day so I was forced to up the iso to around 800 but for a first go at tracking birds in flight I was chuffed and the portrait shot is pin sharp.

My L series is at it's best around f8 but opening it up fully does not show marked deterioration.It is very heavy though so take that into account .It balances the 50 d well when shooting but is a pain in the neck "literally" after a long day out.

Given canon's crop factor the 400 ml is fantastic for getting right in there.
Thanks Matt.
Lovely pics and as you say, very sharp.
I think the way the 50D handles noise at up to ISO 800, it compensates well for not having a fast lens.
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