100-400mm II (1 Viewer)

Just acquired a new 100-400mm IS II. Have used original for several years. Not much opportunity for Bird Photography in the last couple of days but have been trying the lens out on general stuff. It is very good indeed. Just pointed it at the moon last evening - this is a 100% crop. I am amazed at the detail in the craters. I think Canon have a winner here for all those of us who cannot even think about the £5k and upwards lenses.

1/640, 5.6, ISO 1600

Nice, I am hoping to get one soon.

I'm yet to be impressed with the mk2 if you compare your moon shot with my snap taken with an ancient 300mm f4 for detail. I very much hope the mk2 can perform much better as I have my eye on it for a walk about lens. I never liked the pump action of the mk1 but I like the action of the mk2's little brother 70-300 L IS which I purchased a few months ago. The sharpness of the 70-300 L IS does not compare with the prime 300mm f4 L so it looks like I will still be hanging onto it for detailed insect macro work.