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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 27, 2009 6:36:58 GMT
Features:
Now with an f/4.0 aperture, the 500mm f/4 IS provides AF with any EOS body even when used with the EF 1.4x Extender. Weather-resistant construction, excellent durability, superb AF speed and optical quality combine with Canon's Image Stabilization for incredible imaging potential.
• Flourite & UD elements eliminate secondary spectrum chromatic aberration
• Full-time manual focus override
• AF Stop function shuts off autofocus when an obstruction appears
• Dust & moisture resistance made exceptional by magnesium alloy lens barrel and new rear gasket at lens mount
• Two-stage image stabilization; dual-axis camera shake correction or vertical axis only(for panning)
• 3-stage focus limiter
• Focus preset function allows for returning to a specifically set focus by turning a ring in front of the focus ring
Specs:
Filter Size 52mm (Rear) [52mm Drop-in filter holder required]
f/Stop Range 4-32
Minimum Focus Distance 14.8'
Magnification 1:8.3
Angle of View 5 Degrees
Groups/Elements 13/17
Tripod Collar Yes (Fixed)
Length 15.2"
Maximum Diameter 5.8"
Weight 8.53 lb
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 27, 2009 7:26:11 GMT
1D2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 320, 1/1600 sec, 475B/3421 support  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 27, 2009 8:20:16 GMT
1DM2 + 500 f4 IS, f/4, 1/500 sec, ISO 800, 475B/3421 support  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 27, 2009 8:32:19 GMT
1DM2 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, 1/1600 sec, ISO 400, manual exposure, 475B/3421 support, composite from a burst of 4, using the background of the second shot:  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 4, 2009 2:24:04 GMT
40D + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/6.3, ISO 800, 1/60 sec, 475B/3421 support  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 4, 2009 2:26:35 GMT
1DM2 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, 1/1600 sec, ISO 320, manual exposure, 475B/3421 support:  |
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Post by William Lim on Sept 4, 2009 10:10:07 GMT
This is my main birding lens usually with a Canon 1.4X teleconverter. Very sharp even wide open. Canon 40D, EF500 + 1.4X TC, f/6.3, 1/100, ISO320, tripod  |
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Post by William Lim on Sept 4, 2009 10:19:05 GMT
Canon 40D, EF500mm + 1.4X TC, f/7.1, 1/800, ISO320, tripod  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 31, 2010 12:46:58 GMT
Pacific Swallow ( Hirundo tahitica, resident) Shooting info - Caliraya Lake, Laguna, April 10, 2010, 7D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/250 sec, A-328/3421 support, manual exposure in available light, 5.63 m distance, uncropped full frame resized to 1500x1000 
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 31, 2010 12:54:21 GMT
Mountain Shrike ( Lanius validirostris, a Philippine endemic) Shooting Info - Elev. 1065 m ASL, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, January 22, 2010, 7D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 200, 1/640 sec, Plain Tina bean bag, manual exposure in available light, near full frame, 13.5 meters shooting distance 
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 31, 2010 12:55:36 GMT
Elegant Tit ( Parus elegans, a Philippine endemic) Habitat - Common from lowland to montane mossy forest. Shooting Info - Elev. 2195 m ASL, Mt. Data, Mountain Province, January 21, 2010, 7D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/160 sec, 475B/3421 support, manual exposure in available light, near full frame, 10.1 meters shooting distance 
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 31, 2010 12:57:03 GMT
Blue-headed Fantail ( Rhipidura cyaniceps, a Philippine endemic) Shooting Info - Elev. 1790 m ASL, Bauko, Mountain Province, January 21, 2010, 5D2 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/5.6, ISO 640, 1/160 sec, Plain Tina bean bag, manual exposure in available light 
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 31, 2010 12:58:22 GMT
Citrine Canary-Flycatcher ( Culicicapa helianthea septentrionalis, endemic race) Shooting Info - Elev. 1615m ASL, Mankayan, Benguet, January 21, 2010, 7D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/160 sec, 475B/3421 support, manual exposure in available light, near full frame 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 21, 2011 11:39:40 GMT
Little Egret ( Egretta garzetta) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, March 16, 2011, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support. 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 21, 2011 11:40:34 GMT
Black-winged Stilt ( Himantopus himantopus, migrant) Shooting info - Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines, February 9, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, 700 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/6.3, ISO 800, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support. 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 21, 2011 11:41:55 GMT
Eurasian Tree Sparrow ( Passer montanus, resident) Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, Philippines, January 24, 2011, 1DM4 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/6.3, 1/800 sec, ISO 800, manual exposure in available light, 475B tripod/516 fluid head, uncropped full frame resized to 1500x1000. 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 21, 2011 11:45:20 GMT
Collared Kingfisher ( Todiramphus chloris, resident) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 21, 2011 11:47:07 GMT
Little Heron ( Butorides striatus, resident) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, July 6, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/6.3, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support, 15.3 m shooting distance, background is out-of-focus seawater 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 21, 2011 11:48:26 GMT
Black-crowned Night-Heron ( Nycticorax nycticorax, resident/migrant) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, July 6, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support, 32.4 m shooting distance 
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Post by hanalwala on Jan 14, 2012 6:40:06 GMT
All your pictures are just superb...One can learn a lot from your experiences...Great.
Hussain
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