Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens

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Let’s see how this theoretical performance translates into real life results in the sharpness test based on Siemens-stars shot on a 45MP Nikon Z7. Processing for all images up to 200mm focal length was done in Lightroom 11.1/CRAW 14.1 from RAW to Adobe Color profile with the built-in lens profile for CA, vignette control and distortion compensation applied. Noise-reduction is set to 0, sharpening to 50/0.5/36/10, with no extra tone, color, or saturation adjustment. The images at focal lengths of 300mm and longer (except for the Z 70-200 + TC-2.0x) were shot in JPG normal with standard picture control which applies a stronger sharpening. It’s not my preferred settings but it will have to do for this comparison. White-balance was adjusted to a neutral white and I did some exposure compensation to make the brightness of all crops match. So you will not see light fall-off in the corners. Enjoy high quality performance, low cost prints and ultimate convenience with the PIXMA G series of refillable ink tank printers.

lenses also offer great compression, making distant objects appear closer together. What is a 400Mm Lens Good For? The large aperture also allows you to shoot in low light conditions, which is often necessary when photographing wildlife. If you shoot raw and then use non-manufacturer software to process that data into images then there is the possibility that there might be some, but I doubt it.

400mm to Inches Conversion

The simple answer is yes, 600mm is enough for wildlife photography – but it really depends on what you’re trying to photograph. If you’re looking to photograph small animals or birds, then 600mm will be more than enough. However, if you’re wanting to capture large animals such as elephants or lions, then you might need a bit more reach. There’s a feast of up-market, own-brand Nikon glassware to choose from, as well as both high-performance and compact options from Sigma and Tamron. From Sigma, the 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary, 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary and 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports are particularly strong competitors. There’s also the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD and SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2, although firmware updates might be needed. The original version of Tamron’s 150-600mm requires a service center upgrade and, even then, optical stabilization is unavailable. The Z9, Z7 II, Z6 II, Z7, Z6, and Z5 always correct for lateral color fringes (lateral chromatic aberration). This is part of Nikon's secret sauce and never appears in any menu.

Miraculously this is one of the very, very few lenses I've ever tested that actually has no focus breathing. The VR designation, short for vibration reduction, means that the lens uses optical stabilization. It's rated for 5.5 stops of compensation by itself and 6.0 stops in combination with a camera that has a stabilized sensor. When I tried some handheld long exposures from a sitting position with the Z 9, I got photos with no evidence of handshake at 1/8-second and slightly less consistent results at 1/4-second. Note that there's no VR switch on the lens itself. Z 9, f/4.5, 1/400-second, ISO 2800 (Credit: Jim Fisher)Above: As you know, the RF 100-400 has a variable aperture, starting at f5.6 at the short-end before dimming to f8 at the long-end, but one of the most revealing – and rarely discussed – specifications is exactly where in the range that aperture decreases. So I’ve measured it and made this lovely chart for you showing the aperture values for the old EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 at the top, the new RF 100-400 in the middle, and the RF 100-500 f4.5-7.1L at the bottom. So the new RF 100-400 starts at f5.6 and dims to f6.3 at 113mm, then to f7.1 at 156mm, then to its minimum f8 from 259mm to 400mm. So during this last section, it’s one stop slower than at 100-112mm. This makes the new RF zoom dimmer than the two L models, but it’s also considerably smaller, lighter and cheaper – in fact roughly one third the price of the EF 100-400 L and one quarter the price of the RF 100-500 L, so clearly it’s a completely different proposition.

The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C is a high performance telephoto zoom lens for Canon EF mount cameras, engineered for full frame image sensors. It has a contemporary design and advanced optical construction including three FLD glass elements and four SLD glass elements to minimize chromatic aberration and produce sharp images throughout the zoom range. When it comes to lenses, Sony makes some of the best in the business. Two of their most popular telephoto lenses are the 400mm f/2.8 and 600mm f/4. Both lenses are incredibly sharp and produce amazing images.

Switches are on hand for auto/manual focusing, an autofocus range limiter, and stabilization on/off. The built-in Power OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) can work in conjunction with sensor-shift stabilization, available in Panasonic cameras with a ‘Dual IS’ function. Above: Zooming-into the middle again shows the lens can capture fine details without issues and again there’s no benefit in the middle to stopping-down to f11. You can still use the conversion calculator to perform more calculations using different values. The ‘Reset’ button is used to erase all information of the previous calculations to create a new platform for other calculations. The millimeter to inches conversion calculator can only execute a single conversion at a time. So, which one should you choose? Ultimately, it comes down to what types of photos you want to take and what’s most important to you in a lens. Do some research and try them out before making your final decision – only you can decide which one is right for YOU! Sony 600Mm F4