Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM

[Dennis]

I was surprised that there wasn’t a “Lens Sample Archive” thread yet, for the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM so lets kick this off.

https://www.canon.com.au/camera-lenses/rf-400mm-f2-8-l-is-usm

The Eastern Yellow Robin is a vibrant Jewel of the Australian Bush

It is one of Australia's most charming and recognizable bird species. With its distinctive bright yellow chest and underparts, this bird is a delightful sight in the forests and woodlands of eastern Australia.

These robins typically hunt by perching quietly on a low branch or tree trunk, scanning the ground for movement. Once they spot potential prey, they swoop down to snatch it up in a swift, precise movement. This technique is known as "pouncing" and is highly effective in their preferred habitat with dense ground cover.

Taken in the Lamington National Park.

Dennis.

 

[RobAmy]

The Monarch and the bee by A & R Photography, on Flickr

Mama Bluebird coming to the perch by A & R Photography, on Flickr

with the 1.4x

Pileated Woodpecker by A & R Photography, on Flickr

with the 2x

Coming back to the kayak by A & R Photography, on Flickr

 

[Cliff Hilbert]

I was surprised that there wasn’t a “Lens Sample Archive” thread yet, for the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM so lets kick this off.

https://www.canon.com.au/camera-lenses/rf-400mm-f2-8-l-is-usm

The Eastern Yellow Robin is a vibrant Jewel of the Australian Bush

It is one of Australia's most charming and recognizable bird species. With its distinctive bright yellow chest and underparts, this bird is a delightful sight in the forests and woodlands of eastern Australia.

These robins typically hunt by perching quietly on a low branch or tree trunk, scanning the ground for movement. Once they spot potential prey, they swoop down to snatch it up in a swift, precise movement. This technique is known as "pouncing" and is highly effective in their preferred habitat with dense ground cover.

Taken in the Lamington National Park.

Dennis.

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The sharpness in those pictures is fantastic, especially when it's blown up like the second picture.

 

[West Coast Birder]

With Dennis and Rob contributing, this thread is going to get phenomenal in short order!

 

[Dennis]

Here’s a couple taken in the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens in Brisbane.

The flowers photo is a tripod mounted stack at 1/320 sec, F4.5, 560mm, ISO400.

Dennis.

 

[Dennis]

Although technically not a macro lens, I managed to record some nice detail on this spider hidden amongst the foliage.

Dennis.

 

[RobAmy]

All at f2.8

Standing in the marsh by A & R Photography, on Flickr

Mallard from our yard by A & R Photography, on Flickr

Flight thru the Fiery Aspens by A & R Photography, on Flickr

 

[pcs]

I've not had it long but it's certainly sharp enough:

 

[pcs]

 

[Cliff Hilbert]

I've not had it long but it's certainly sharp enough:
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It certainly is sharp, no doubt about that.