It’s my long lens for bright days in the snow. Let me explain: I have different lenses with me, depending if I shoot stationary (then my 300mm f/2.8 is more preferred) or if I Snowboard myself and shoot during a run. For example tomorrow I board myself and I will only take with me the 100-400mm and the 16-35mm for my 1DX body. And a 360° cam and the DJI Mini. That’s my „light“ package 🤪. If I use this lens during a football game, then always on a Monopod. For people on a budget, I recommend the Mark I version of this lens. Yes, it’s not as great, but still a good and solid lens with the same technical specifications.
I currently use this lens paired with my 1DXmkii for wildlife photography. When flying between parks in Kenya or Tanzania where the baggage allowance is only 15kg (inc clothing) a lens with such a wide range in focal length is essential......I love it!
Im having fun on the R6 and the 100-400 ii. The animal and people eye detect is stunning and the IBIS coupled with the lens stabilisation is truly marvellous.
I used this lens for all my daughters (2) soccer and field hockey games with the 7D MKII, past 4 years. I just upgraded to the R5, sold this lens and purchased the RF 100-500. This will be my new set up for the games. Players, coaches and parents enjoy all the pictures I take of the team. All I need.
This has probably been my favourite lens ever. My main interest is wildlife and this coupled with my big prime is a fantastic set up. I also use it now to photograph both junior rugby and junior football. Your review is spot on. If you have enough light this is a brilliant lens. I used to own the 400 f5.6 L, a lens which has always been considered exceptionally sharp and when I switched to this zoom (mainly for the IS) I was concerned that I would lose sharpness. I needn't have worried as the zoom is as sharp if not sharper than the old prime. Very versatile focal length. If light is an issue I switch to the 70-200 f2.8 and sacrifice the longer reach. Once again, great review Rob.
Yes, I use the Sony equivalent of this lens with the same parameters, I also have my set of 2 primes: 85f1.8 and 135f1.8 for indoor sports. This covers all my needs, with contemporary cameras shooting high ISO is not detrimental to image quality very much. Great video, thanks
I’m aiming the same direction and I’m almost there. My final setup will be 24-105 + 100-400 for outdoor and 35/85/135 1.8 primes for indoor. Actually 2.8 zoom is a compromise of variable focal length and large aperture. As a result you are ending up with quite heavy and expensive lenses. I prefer slower zooms (but with ~4x zooming capabilities) and primes which are obviously faster.
Just got mine today, after trading in my Sigma 100-400. Immediately put it on my 1DX Mk III and took a lunchtime walk. First impressions: It's definitely quite a step up from the Sigma!
@@The_Algorithm_ I'm far from an expert, but the impression I get is that using the Canon 100-400 on either my 1DX or my 7D Mk II, it just feels that I don''t have to struggle quite as much to get settings dialed in quickly when trying to get shots in a short amount of time, like with BIF. SO, it's a lens where I can get things set and shot in maybe a little less time than it took with the Sigma. But, to be fully honest, I DID pick up the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, and I do like how that pairs with each camera too. THAT being said, though, the Sigma 150-600 C is a lens that needs optimal lighting conditions. I've heard that the Sport model is better in lower light, but with the Contemporary, it's a great lens for a bright, sunny day; less so on cloudy, grey days or towards evening.
@@adude394 Thanks for the reply. I had the Sigma 150-600 C, and liked it. It was just too big to want to take it though. I sold it and bought the 100-400 from Sigma and have loved it. It was significantly cheaper and lighter than the Canon variant, and still very sharp. I've always kind of wondered what the real world improvements are with the Canon one though, outside of weather sealing. I don't use it a whole lot, but it's always great when I do use it.
Hi Rob. Excellent video. You nailed it on the 100-400. I had owned this lens but sold it and bought the rf 100-500 since I transitioned to the r5. This lens ( as is the rf version) is my go to for any daytime sports ( baseball, tennis, soccer, football, motor sports). It performed flawless as does the rf version. I had and continue to have no issues. For indoor, I use the rf 70-200f2.8 as my go to lens
I have this lens, I normally use it for my aviation pictures. I have been thinking of buying the 400mm 2.8 to shoot my sports. This was a great review. The debate rages in my head now.
Well Rob. Two years ago I shot a Canadian Premier League with the 100-400 on my 1DmkIIN . I had my 200mm prime lens on my other body but didn’t use it. I agree that for matches under daylight the 100 -400 is very capable! I enjoyed the residuals. Since I was renting that lens I have since thought of purchasing it and coupling it with a 7dmkII. Thanks Rob
I am borrowing that lens right now and shooting baseball with it still learning more about it I was kinda struggling with it at first when it was a cloudy day
Thanks Rob and I entirely agree as I use this lens with my 5D Mkiii for everything including close up shots as it focuses to 90 cm, a super sharp lens!
Is 400mm long enough to capture action on the other end of a football field? I've shot with a 70-200 on apsc, which comes to 300mm at the long end, but it's not enough.
Great video Rob I have the 100-400 MK II lens I think it's one of the best lenses canon make so sharp I use it mainly for Wildlife and Autosport but have also used it for live music as most shows are so well lit these days
Thanks for the video Rob, this came at the perfect time. I don’t shoot Canon, but I do have a lens that covers 100-400. My kid is moving up to a full sized pitch this year and was concerned I would struggle to cover with that range. Really love your videos and the results you get. Keep it up!
I love my 100-400. I don't (yet) have a longer f2.8, just my 70-200, so the 100-400 is my primary lens for all the daytime outdoor sports I photograph, and I end up having to rent the long fast glass for night games. I do put it on a monopod though. ;)
I'm a pro photographer in the U.S. and I've used this lens for years; first for sports when I worked as a photojournalist then on people. I ultimately specialized in model photography, working for the model directly who wanted to update or construct their book, or an agency that wanted a model shot for a specific reason with a specific product, etc. I also use it for Gr. Senior photo shoots. The reason I do is because there are times when I want my subject in a specific location and me in another that is way too far away for me to give adequate vocal directions to the subject. This happens often, e.g., a model across a somewhat wide river and me on the other side not able to even get to the bank of the river on my side, putting me quite aways from her or him. So I have my assistant(s) with a walkie talkie and my off camera lighting or reflective gear with the model and I have a walkie talkie and can tell my assistants how to light her/him with a modified flash or with a reflector(s) and how I want the person to pose. It works great and I've gotten a ton of very good images doing this. I can second what you said about this being a tack sharp lens, and it renders color as only a Canon can. The only thing I do different from you (aside that I no longer shoot sports) is that I always (at least 99% of the time) use a monopod. This lens/camera combination is too heavy to hold onto for any length of time. I sometimes use your method of using manual, setting my shutter speed and using auto ISO, but for the most part because my subjects, normally, aren't moving--or moving very little--I can use Aperture Priority, set my ISO, and adjust it as needed because I'm not always moving my focus in and out as much as you would. I do use evaluative metering for 99% of my work with models/gr. seniors in this scenario. However, I carry a few other lens' with me, usually a 70-200 2.8 and a 24-105 L lens. The 100-400 L IS USM is a great lens, but I use it strictly for daylight shooting, it's not a fast lens by any means. I have a question for you and any other photographers reading this. I've never been in England and I notice that none of the photographers' on You Tube anyway' talk about shooting Graduating Seniors. Shooting Seniors is a big business here in the U.S. Is this not done in England? Is the school system different, and if so how? I googled it but the information I found was confusing at best. It may be a strange question, so forgive my ignorance. Thank you in advance for your response.
Hi Rob, thanks for a great video. I can just confirm what you say. I shoot 90% of football games with this great piece of glass (sometimes I get Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8) and I have to say, the lens is great, versatile and hand-holdable (even though as you've mentioned it's bit funny to hold it in front of you for the whole game, therefore I ended up putting it on monopod anyway). The image quality compared to the price, it's weight, focusing speed and transportability make it a great addition to anyone's lens collection as long as they want to shoot daylight stuff (be it sports, wildlife, even some landscapes). I'd love to see this range in f/2.8 (sometimes I miss the extra 100mm on the Sigma), but the price would go through the roof I suppose.
Great video Rob. This is how i shoot every match at the moment. Cropped sensor Nikon D7200 and Sigma 100-300mm F4. Hoping to add a full frame body soon and then the D7200 will be second body.
Great challenge, can’t wait to see the next one. Your review of the lense was spot on. Consider this to be my second lense while working baseball - primary is the 300mm 2.8 II. Been using the 100-400mm II for many years though. Some thoughts about its viability shooting baseball instead of football. 1. The 100-400 is a great lense during the day, but getting fast action at night isn’t going to happen - at least for baseball. I’m routinely shooting at 1/4000 of a second depending on distance from the batter and pitcher. Obviously, the closer you are to the subject the faster the shutter speed. 2. As you’ve stated, the 100-400 bokeh can be a problem and benefit. When shooting batters its imperative to be using a 2.8 telephoto. Nothing worsen than seeing a fan in the background picking their nose. But for plays at 1st, 2nd, or 3rd base - having that greater depth of field comes in handy. 3. I personally don’t like the variable aperature of the 100-400mm; not a fan of auto iso; especially, if there is going to be constant lighting conditions throughout the game. Many times prefer to use the 70-200mm on a crop sensor body like the 7dii (1.6x crop) - to achieve a constant 2.8 aperture from 112-320mm. Put on a 1.4 teleconverter and we have a constant 4.0 from 156-448. 4. As far as the weight - I use a Spider Camera Holster for two bodies and a tripod for my R5/300mm setup. When the 100-400 gets a bit heavy, I can easily re-holster it for quick use.
Hi Rob. First of all, congratulations on the videos. I live in Lisbon, Portugal, and I usually photograph the games of a team here in the area, from the 3rd division. I'm a totally amateur photographer and I totally agree with you, you can shoot a football game with just a camera and a lens. I have a 70-200 and a 90D and although I sometimes want to have a lens with more angle, you can shoot.
Yet another good video Rob. Although not photographing professional football, only Grassroot, I've occasion tried using two camera's but always reverted to the one camera and lens, which in my eyes does the job. I have a Sigma 150-600mm 5:6.3 lens on my Nikon D5300 which I set up on Auto ISO sensitivity normally set at Max ISO of 1600 and min shutter speed of 1/1000. Occasionally I have to increase auto ISO when it gets a bit darker but its adequate on brighter/overcast days.
Thank you for this! Have been eyeing this lens to upgrade my version i of the 100-400. Is it worth the $1000 upgrade in your view to shoot high school field sports?
Nice one Rob. I still use the Mark I which has the push/pull zoom unlike the twist zoom on the Mark II. Bit strange to use a lens that was designed in the year I was born, hahaha.
Hey Rob! Why don't you use [Same Expo. for New Aperture] setting? In occasions that the aperture value may change, such as exchanging a lens with different maximum/minimum aperture or attaching/detaching an extender, this new function will automatically change the ISO speed or shutter speed (choose either one) to maintain the same exposure in Manual Exposure Mode. The advantage of this new feature is to prevent incorrect exposure due to lens changing or attaching extender in a hurry, so that user can shoot immediately without adjusting the exposure combinations.
I CANT BELIEVE IVE NEVER KNOWN ABOUT THIS. I use this lens all the time and I've wondered why this didn't exist. Thank you so much for letting me know that it does 😂
Hey Rob, have you got much experience with the EF 300 2.8 L IS USM (version I) for field sports. I'm guessing you'd throw a 1.4 III extender on it if you couldn't afford the 400 2.8 and have a 420 f4?
I shoot a ton of High School sports for yearbooks. I have the 300 2.8 lens but if it is a day time job, I will use my 100-400. I get the job done faster and the images are great, not as good as the 300 2.8 of course but still very impressive.
Rob, I use this lens for my daughter's soccer (footballs aren't round over here!) Games. It does great. It is the only lens I use, just like you did in this video! I'm going to try it with a 1.4x TC at some point. I had the older version as well and it is quite good as well, bit the AF is a little slower and it doesn't support the higher framerates on the R5 or R6. Still, could be a good budget option for some people.
Great review. I was wondering how this lens would hold up for an entire football match. I'm really surprised you were at 1/250 for shutter speed. I can't shoot football at anything under 800-1000! Maybe that's just me overcompensating for shake but I digress. Anywho, perhaps you touched on this and I missed it but did you have any trouble with focus speed with this lens? Did the lens go hunting or did you get it right the first time everytimne? I tend to notice that with apertures above 2.8, I have trouble quickly focusing and getting the shot and many times just miss. I bet that 250 shutter has something to do with it haha.. great work again!
Hiring this lens for some football this weekend and hoping it fairs better than my current tamron 100-400mm. I will be trying it on the 7d mk ii and the R7. Point of interest, can you please tell know e where you got your stool please?. Thanks Rob.
Hello, Rob. I know it’s a year on but this is me just seeing this video. Sorry if this is a duplication, I didn’t read all 125 comments though I scanned them. You talked about using Auto ISO to compensate for changing exposure as you zoom. You might be aware of it, or not, but there is a menu option on the 1DX (C.Fn2, the camera tab second option) called “Same expo for new aperture”. This allows you to choose how the camera will compensate for a variable aperture lens when *not* in Auto ISO in the cases of changing the lens to a different max aperture, attaching an extender, of zooming. You have three choices: ISO-this will change the ISO from whatever you’ve manually selected if necessary. It is a lot like Auto ISO except you can choose a preferred default, ISO/Tv-this is like the above in that it first tries to compensate using ISO but if it hits the set ISO range limit (high or low) it will continue by adjusting the shutter. Tv-This adjusts shutter speed and leaves ISO alone, obviously not the choice in your case. The first option is most relevant to your case and it is not very different from Auto ISO but does allow you to set an ISO preference instead of having the camera select one. Since you can use one of the custom shooting modes to register a setup that includes this, it might be a nice tweak for cases when you are shooting with a variable aperture zoom, or possibly using an extender on and off. The 1DX Mark II with that lens is a great combination. I use it with a 1.4x Extender II for birds. Thanks to the 1DX’s fantastic autofocus, even all the way out to 400mm where the loss of one stop leaves me with 𝑓/8 it can use all of the focus points. I also use the lens with a 7D Mark II but without the extender because the 7D’s autofocus isn’t happy with 𝑓/8. The 1.6x crop factor gets me a little more reach than the 1.4x Extender anyway. My main bird rig is either body on a 600mm 𝑓/4L with the 1.4x Extender. One stop puts me at 𝑓/5.6 and both cameras are happy with that. The 840mm on the 1DX is brilliant but then the 1344mm with the 7D gets me incredible reach with excellent IQ. When I need speed, it’s the 1DX, for reach the 7D. Thanks for the helpful video, it’s always great to get different perspectives.
I have been considering this lens, but cannot really justify the cost (Im no pro) For shooting cricket, would a 2x Extender with my 70-200 F2.8 be a good alternative?
It's definitely a cheaper option and will get decent results. Obviously not quite the same but still good. Some of the cheaper Sigma telephoto lens are also great options
Looking at getting a cheap good Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens, just for grassroots football on Saturdays, so was checking if a 4.5-5.6 is going to be okay. Do you think it'll be much different to your Canon lens? Thanks for the great video, super helpful as always!
Hi Rob, i'm planning to get this lens for football/sport photography. But with maximum aperture F/5.6 is it good to use this lens at night match where the fields are poorly lit? If yes what is your recommendation of settings that i can use? FYI, i'm using 5Dmk3 and R7. My friends recommend me to get the prime lens with F/2.8 where i cant afford. Thanks!
How does this lens hold up under low light? I know most say it’s “too dark” for nighttime sports, but what does it look like if you try to use it for that?
Great video Rob. I just purchased that lens here in Oz and put it on my 6DMKII. I shoot motorsport and can’t afford the jump to the big guns yet so this was my best option. I went out and shot some track bikes on the weekend and was stoked with the results. I have the images up on FB @StrayaPhotograpy if Keen for a look at the results. Also a couple on IG @mattorrz Keep the vids coming mate, cheers 🍻
Would this lens have good results on a entry level camera? I have canon 600d only starting out planning on.buying a good lens and canon 1dx cos you sold.me.on it lol
Thank you for your thoughts Rob..! I picked this one up yesterday to go with my 90D for, exactly as you mentioned, taking sports photos of my sons football team as well as him surfing. I’ve been using an older Sigma 70-300 and been struggling with the sharpness and focus point of the photos, not even the micro adjustments would cover it. Wouldn’t you believe it though, heading home from the camera store with my brand new telephoto lens I hear that we (Greater Sydney Region) are now going into lockdown for 2 weeks…argh! Got any videos/ ideas of how to stay on top of you photography game while in lockdown….??? Thanks again and keep up the great work, I’m learning plenty from your videos!
Love this video (too) :D Thanx for the inspiration. I tried the 100-400 MK2 once on birds. Doing mostly indoor sports/event, f/2.8 is a must. The 300 mm is heavy and expensive, so a Canon EF 200mm F2L IS USM (or f/2.8) on my 7D2 would be nice and upgrade my 6D1 to 1DX? + 70-200 f/2.8 is cheaper.
Do you have any experience with the 100-400 on the R6? Considering the RF 70-200 F2.8 but also thinking maybe the RF 100-500 might be better for my situation OR saving some money and going with a used 100-400mm. I tend to keep my stuff for a while and I currently have an EF 24-70 F4. It would be for non professional kids sports (my little guy is just over 2 years old now) and would be for soccer, hockey and other kids sports as he becomes interested. I also need to take in to consideration that I have a spinal injury so my left arm doesn’t like to cooperate and pretty much everything causes me additional pain BUT that being said I’d like to have memories and already understand that I’m always trading life experiences for additional pain. Well this comment just took a turn and became depressing 😂. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Great videos! A few questions... Can you have a full time job in sports photography with a decent amount of salary? And can you maybe do a video of your progress and journey of sport photography so for example when you started shooting for your local team and moved upwards. Thank you
@@RobSambles You went over this topic extensively during your last live cast. Only thing I would have added - when making a portfolio - go rent a pro lense (ex. 400mm 2.8iii) for your shots.
I own the canon 100-400 II aswell as the tamron 100-400.... IQ is the same!! AF of the canon seems to be a littlebit faster....the tamron is much lighter.....and MUCH cheaper.... outdoors for action ,macro and BIF I use my 90D....indoor at events I use mainley my 5DIII and tamron 70-200 G2 2.8 and tamron 24-70 G2 2.8
Is it possible to shoot a football game or even a basketball game with the 5D Mach IV and the 100-400mm, in artificial light, I think I know the answer but never hurts to ask your professional opinion, big hug from Madeira Island here in Portugal!!!!
Just a thought on your intro, your logo comes in with an animation but then just disappears. Try just animate it so it increases in size by 10% and then decreases until it disappears be less tarring if nerds like me are paying attention!
I will use my 100-400 for everything I can shoot. It is my first choice lens between say 9am to 4pm. On my 7D2 (640mm)....wow. Great lens, but at dusk until the sun comes back up, useless. Cant be used for night sports or gym sports and if you need clear sharp shots, it may be very noisy on very cloudy dark days. It can hurt my back using it for an entire game. Try a binocular chest strap support to take up some of the weight. One more disappointment you will have, is post game celebrations when parents get up close with their phones, you are out of luck in getting post game team poses.Just my 5 cents lol
Hi. Thanks for the video. I have used my new 100-400 lens for rugby and soccer and found 95% of the images are not sharp. Can you advise what the stabilising number you use please? I have a 1dxmkii and shoot manual mostly with Auto Iso at 1250th sec. I have shot in full sun and also overcast skies. When it goes to 1600 iso all frames are furry or not sharp. I am doing something wrong . I use back button focus with single point and case 4. I have used a 70-200 for 5 years and get far more sharper images with that lens than I do with this new 100-400.
Mia, you are not alone. I use the lens on my Canon 7D Mk1. I am reasonably pleased with some of my (static) bird photos but am disappointed with recent the results from our son's rugby game. I shot in M, at 1/1000, and AutoISO. I used a monopod. Single point fucus but the results are not sharp which is a disappointment. I empathise with the issues you have. Maybe it is the stabilisation setting is wrong (#1). Good luck.
Great video. I love this lens. i use it in combination with a Canon 90D for my son's soccergames. He is a goalkeeper. Few photo's here instagram.com/upearly.photography/
Who currently uses this lens? I only had it on loan but I loved it!
I owe this lens. Love it!
It’s my long lens for bright days in the snow. Let me explain: I have different lenses with me, depending if I shoot stationary (then my 300mm f/2.8 is more preferred) or if I Snowboard myself and shoot during a run. For example tomorrow I board myself and I will only take with me the 100-400mm and the 16-35mm for my 1DX body. And a 360° cam and the DJI Mini. That’s my „light“ package 🤪.
If I use this lens during a football game, then always on a Monopod.
For people on a budget, I recommend the Mark I version of this lens. Yes, it’s not as great, but still a good and solid lens with the same technical specifications.
@@pascalkesselmark7529 Thanks Pascal. It must be really useful for you when you need to be mobile like that
Got it, great lens in bright light for some flexibility, but never going to beat my favourite sports lens the 300 2.8ii.
I currently use this lens paired with my 1DXmkii for wildlife photography. When flying between parks in Kenya or Tanzania where the baggage allowance is only 15kg (inc clothing) a lens with such a wide range in focal length is essential......I love it!
Im having fun on the R6 and the 100-400 ii. The animal and people eye detect is stunning and the IBIS coupled with the lens stabilisation is truly marvellous.
I used this lens for all my daughters (2) soccer and field hockey games with the 7D MKII, past 4 years. I just upgraded to the R5, sold this lens and purchased the RF 100-500. This will be my new set up for the games. Players, coaches and parents enjoy all the pictures I take of the team. All I need.
Sounds great!
rf 100-500 still too picey for amateur shooting.but enjoy
The 100-500 will be great for day games. I rented one for a night soccer game and the noise was unreal, even after using topaz. But good luck!
This has probably been my favourite lens ever. My main interest is wildlife and this coupled with my big prime is a fantastic set up.
I also use it now to photograph both junior rugby and junior football. Your review is spot on. If you have enough light this is a brilliant lens. I used to own the 400 f5.6 L, a lens which has always been considered exceptionally sharp and when I switched to this zoom (mainly for the IS) I was concerned that I would lose sharpness. I needn't have worried as the zoom is as sharp if not sharper than the old prime. Very versatile focal length.
If light is an issue I switch to the 70-200 f2.8 and sacrifice the longer reach.
Once again, great review Rob.
Yes, I use the Sony equivalent of this lens with the same parameters, I also have my set of 2 primes: 85f1.8 and 135f1.8 for indoor sports. This covers all my needs, with contemporary cameras shooting high ISO is not detrimental to image quality very much. Great video, thanks
Thanks for watching
I’m aiming the same direction and I’m almost there. My final setup will be 24-105 + 100-400 for outdoor and 35/85/135 1.8 primes for indoor.
Actually 2.8 zoom is a compromise of variable focal length and large aperture. As a result you are ending up with quite heavy and expensive lenses. I prefer slower zooms (but with ~4x zooming capabilities) and primes which are obviously faster.
I have this lens. It's been extremely handy shooting festivals and for certain indoor concerts it's been superb too. Love it!
Ah yeah for concerts I bet it's great
You have used this lens indoors for concerts? WOW! I didnt think it could handle that?
@@jamesmaguire5414 Great for festivals. Good for certain concerts with strong lighting when you're FOH.
Just got mine today, after trading in my Sigma 100-400. Immediately put it on my 1DX Mk III and took a lunchtime walk. First impressions: It's definitely quite a step up from the Sigma!
Were you using the SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary? What do you like about the Canon more?
@@The_Algorithm_ I'm far from an expert, but the impression I get is that using the Canon 100-400 on either my 1DX or my 7D Mk II, it just feels that I don''t have to struggle quite as much to get settings dialed in quickly when trying to get shots in a short amount of time, like with BIF. SO, it's a lens where I can get things set and shot in maybe a little less time than it took with the Sigma. But, to be fully honest, I DID pick up the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, and I do like how that pairs with each camera too. THAT being said, though, the Sigma 150-600 C is a lens that needs optimal lighting conditions. I've heard that the Sport model is better in lower light, but with the Contemporary, it's a great lens for a bright, sunny day; less so on cloudy, grey days or towards evening.
@@adude394 Thanks for the reply. I had the Sigma 150-600 C, and liked it. It was just too big to want to take it though. I sold it and bought the 100-400 from Sigma and have loved it. It was significantly cheaper and lighter than the Canon variant, and still very sharp. I've always kind of wondered what the real world improvements are with the Canon one though, outside of weather sealing. I don't use it a whole lot, but it's always great when I do use it.
Hi Rob. Excellent video. You nailed it on the 100-400. I had owned this lens but sold it and bought the rf 100-500 since I transitioned to the r5. This lens ( as is the rf version) is my go to for any daytime sports ( baseball, tennis, soccer, football, motor sports). It performed flawless as does the rf version. I had and continue to have no issues. For indoor, I use the rf 70-200f2.8 as my go to lens
I have this lens, I normally use it for my aviation pictures. I have been thinking of buying the 400mm 2.8 to shoot my sports. This was a great review. The debate rages in my head now.
Well Rob. Two years ago I shot a Canadian Premier League with the 100-400 on my 1DmkIIN . I had my 200mm prime lens on my other body but didn’t use it. I agree that for matches under daylight the 100 -400 is very capable! I enjoyed the residuals. Since I was renting that lens I have since thought of purchasing it and coupling it with a 7dmkII. Thanks Rob
That reach with a 7dii would be great for stuff like aviation or wildlife
I am borrowing that lens right now and shooting baseball with it still learning more about it I was kinda struggling with it at first when it was a cloudy day
Great vid Rob, I think you answered a question we’ve wondered about, not just for sport but also wildlife etc.
Thanks Tony. For wildlife I bet this would be a superb choice
Great video Rob. Really appreciated the incite. Definitely made my decision easier. Good luck with the channel.
I always use this lens at 5.6 in full manual for birds or f8,with 1.4 extender very sharp lens.
Just picked up a used one and it has been nice addition for some local school golf matches and reach helped in all their positions around the course
70-300mm L. also zoomring twisted~~. 목소리 좋아서. 잘 듣고 갑니다
Thanks Rob and I entirely agree as I use this lens with my 5D Mkiii for everything including close up shots as it focuses to 90 cm, a super sharp lens!
Its this lens good indoor or night football sport
Is 400mm long enough to capture action on the other end of a football field? I've shot with a 70-200 on apsc, which comes to 300mm at the long end, but it's not enough.
More great advice Rob,Thankyou.
Thanks
Great video Rob I have the 100-400 MK II lens I think it's one of the best lenses canon make so sharp I use it mainly for Wildlife and Autosport but have also used it for live music as most shows are so well lit these days
Thanks for the video Rob, this came at the perfect time. I don’t shoot Canon, but I do have a lens that covers 100-400. My kid is moving up to a full sized pitch this year and was concerned I would struggle to cover with that range. Really love your videos and the results you get. Keep it up!
Thanks Eric, you should be fine with that range
I love my 100-400. I don't (yet) have a longer f2.8, just my 70-200, so the 100-400 is my primary lens for all the daytime outdoor sports I photograph, and I end up having to rent the long fast glass for night games. I do put it on a monopod though. ;)
Haha maybe I should have used that monopod too!
I'm a pro photographer in the U.S. and I've used this lens for years; first for sports when I worked as a photojournalist then on people. I ultimately specialized in model photography, working for the model directly who wanted to update or construct their book, or an agency that wanted a model shot for a specific reason with a specific product, etc. I also use it for Gr. Senior photo shoots. The reason I do is because there are times when I want my subject in a specific location and me in another that is way too far away for me to give adequate vocal directions to the subject. This happens often, e.g., a model across a somewhat wide river and me on the other side not able to even get to the bank of the river on my side, putting me quite aways from her or him. So I have my assistant(s) with a walkie talkie and my off camera lighting or reflective gear with the model and I have a walkie talkie and can tell my assistants how to light her/him with a modified flash or with a reflector(s) and how I want the person to pose. It works great and I've gotten a ton of very good images doing this. I can second what you said about this being a tack sharp lens, and it renders color as only a Canon can. The only thing I do different from you (aside that I no longer shoot sports) is that I always (at least 99% of the time) use a monopod. This lens/camera combination is too heavy to hold onto for any length of time. I sometimes use your method of using manual, setting my shutter speed and using auto ISO, but for the most part because my subjects, normally, aren't moving--or moving very little--I can use Aperture Priority, set my ISO, and adjust it as needed because I'm not always moving my focus in and out as much as you would. I do use evaluative metering for 99% of my work with models/gr. seniors in this scenario. However, I carry a few other lens' with me, usually a 70-200 2.8 and a 24-105 L lens. The 100-400 L IS USM is a great lens, but I use it strictly for daylight shooting, it's not a fast lens by any means.
I have a question for you and any other photographers reading this. I've never been in England and I notice that none of the photographers' on You Tube anyway' talk about shooting Graduating Seniors. Shooting Seniors is a big business here in the U.S. Is this not done in England? Is the school system different, and if so how? I googled it but the information I found was confusing at best. It may be a strange question, so forgive my ignorance. Thank you in advance for your response.
Yeah the senior thing isn't something we have here. We have school leaver events and stuff but not any kind of traditional portraits or anything.
@@RobSambles Another question, what is a "school leaver" event?
There are certainly companies in the UK that are set up for university graduation events.
@@guyphoto9437 Like a ball (prom) type of thing l
kids might have at the end of secondary school
Hi Rob, thanks for a great video. I can just confirm what you say. I shoot 90% of football games with this great piece of glass (sometimes I get Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8) and I have to say, the lens is great, versatile and hand-holdable (even though as you've mentioned it's bit funny to hold it in front of you for the whole game, therefore I ended up putting it on monopod anyway). The image quality compared to the price, it's weight, focusing speed and transportability make it a great addition to anyone's lens collection as long as they want to shoot daylight stuff (be it sports, wildlife, even some landscapes). I'd love to see this range in f/2.8 (sometimes I miss the extra 100mm on the Sigma), but the price would go through the roof I suppose.
That Sigma is a lovely lens. I think you're right, the price on that lens would be huge!
Great video Rob. This is how i shoot every match at the moment. Cropped sensor Nikon D7200 and Sigma 100-300mm F4. Hoping to add a full frame body soon and then the D7200 will be second body.
Thanks Steve
Great challenge, can’t wait to see the next one. Your review of the lense was spot on.
Consider this to be my second lense while working baseball - primary is the 300mm 2.8 II. Been using the 100-400mm II for many years though. Some thoughts about its viability shooting baseball instead of football.
1. The 100-400 is a great lense during the day, but getting fast action at night isn’t going to happen - at least for baseball. I’m routinely shooting at 1/4000 of a second depending on distance from the batter and pitcher. Obviously, the closer you are to the subject the faster the shutter speed.
2. As you’ve stated, the 100-400 bokeh can be a problem and benefit. When shooting batters its imperative to be using a 2.8 telephoto. Nothing worsen than seeing a fan in the background picking their nose. But for plays at 1st, 2nd, or 3rd base - having that greater depth of field comes in handy.
3. I personally don’t like the variable aperature of the 100-400mm; not a fan of auto iso; especially, if there is going to be constant lighting conditions throughout the game. Many times prefer to use the 70-200mm on a crop sensor body like the 7dii (1.6x crop) - to achieve a constant 2.8 aperture from 112-320mm. Put on a 1.4 teleconverter and we have a constant 4.0 from 156-448.
4. As far as the weight - I use a Spider Camera Holster for two bodies and a tripod for my R5/300mm setup. When the 100-400 gets a bit heavy, I can easily re-holster it for quick use.
Great insight cheers Ray
Hi Rob. First of all, congratulations on the videos. I live in Lisbon, Portugal, and I usually photograph the games of a team here in the area, from the 3rd division. I'm a totally amateur photographer and I totally agree with you, you can shoot a football game with just a camera and a lens. I have a 70-200 and a 90D and although I sometimes want to have a lens with more angle, you can shoot.
Thanks Pedro
Yet another good video Rob. Although not photographing professional football, only Grassroot, I've occasion tried using two camera's but always reverted to the one camera and lens, which in my eyes does the job. I have a Sigma 150-600mm 5:6.3 lens on my Nikon D5300 which I set up on Auto ISO sensitivity normally set at Max ISO of 1600 and min shutter speed of 1/1000. Occasionally I have to increase auto ISO when it gets a bit darker but its adequate on brighter/overcast days.
Thank you - that Sigma 150-600 must be so versatile! I've not used one but I'd like to
Really informative vid. Thank you.
Thank you for this! Have been eyeing this lens to upgrade my version i of the 100-400. Is it worth the $1000 upgrade in your view to shoot high school field sports?
Nice one Rob. I still use the Mark I which has the push/pull zoom unlike the twist zoom on the Mark II. Bit strange to use a lens that was designed in the year I was born, hahaha.
Hey Rob! Why don't you use [Same Expo. for New Aperture] setting? In occasions that the aperture value may change, such as exchanging a lens with different maximum/minimum aperture or attaching/detaching an extender, this new function will automatically change the ISO speed or shutter speed (choose either one) to maintain the same exposure in Manual Exposure Mode. The advantage of this new feature is to prevent incorrect exposure due to lens changing or attaching extender in a hurry, so that user can shoot immediately without adjusting the exposure combinations.
I CANT BELIEVE IVE NEVER KNOWN ABOUT THIS. I use this lens all the time and I've wondered why this didn't exist. Thank you so much for letting me know that it does 😂
I watched a anime that one of the characters was using 100-400 with a 7dmk2.
The photographer was doing a baseball game.
A friend of mine has one for sale. You have got me thinking now........
Hi Rob i use the 70-200mm f2.8 on my 7Dand get pretty near the same focal range 112-320mm at the same time with a faster aperture.
Yeah 70-200 on 7d is a great combo
Hey Rob, have you got much experience with the EF 300 2.8 L IS USM (version I) for field sports. I'm guessing you'd throw a 1.4 III extender on it if you couldn't afford the 400 2.8 and have a 420 f4?
I shoot a ton of High School sports for yearbooks. I have the 300 2.8 lens but if it is a day time job, I will use my 100-400. I get the job done faster and the images are great, not as good as the 300 2.8 of course but still very impressive.
Excellent advice Rob..........you do take a awesome photos of sports games......stay safe.....thanks for sharing
Cheers Ian
Great video thanks! Been thinking of hiring this for a weekend 👍
Rob, I use this lens for my daughter's soccer (footballs aren't round over here!) Games. It does great. It is the only lens I use, just like you did in this video! I'm going to try it with a 1.4x TC at some point.
I had the older version as well and it is quite good as well, bit the AF is a little slower and it doesn't support the higher framerates on the R5 or R6. Still, could be a good budget option for some people.
It is my favorite rental lens😁. Have not used it on the R6 yet but hopefully soon. Nice video👍
Thank you
@@RobSambles Works great on the R6 too
Great review. I was wondering how this lens would hold up for an entire football match. I'm really surprised you were at 1/250 for shutter speed. I can't shoot football at anything under 800-1000! Maybe that's just me overcompensating for shake but I digress. Anywho, perhaps you touched on this and I missed it but did you have any trouble with focus speed with this lens? Did the lens go hunting or did you get it right the first time everytimne? I tend to notice that with apertures above 2.8, I have trouble quickly focusing and getting the shot and many times just miss. I bet that 250 shutter has something to do with it haha.. great work again!
Hiring this lens for some football this weekend and hoping it fairs better than my current tamron 100-400mm. I will be trying it on the 7d mk ii and the R7. Point of interest, can you please tell know e where you got your stool please?. Thanks Rob.
Hello, Rob. I know it’s a year on but this is me just seeing this video. Sorry if this is a duplication, I didn’t read all 125 comments though I scanned them.
You talked about using Auto ISO to compensate for changing exposure as you zoom. You might be aware of it, or not, but there is a menu option on the 1DX (C.Fn2, the camera tab second option) called “Same expo for new aperture”. This allows you to choose how the camera will compensate for a variable aperture lens when *not* in Auto ISO in the cases of changing the lens to a different max aperture, attaching an extender, of zooming.
You have three choices:
ISO-this will change the ISO from whatever you’ve manually selected if necessary. It is a lot like Auto ISO except you can choose a preferred default,
ISO/Tv-this is like the above in that it first tries to compensate using ISO but if it hits the set ISO range limit (high or low) it will continue by adjusting the shutter.
Tv-This adjusts shutter speed and leaves ISO alone, obviously not the choice in your case.
The first option is most relevant to your case and it is not very different from Auto ISO but does allow you to set an ISO preference instead of having the camera select one. Since you can use one of the custom shooting modes to register a setup that includes this, it might be a nice tweak for cases when you are shooting with a variable aperture zoom, or possibly using an extender on and off.
The 1DX Mark II with that lens is a great combination. I use it with a 1.4x Extender II for birds. Thanks to the 1DX’s fantastic autofocus, even all the way out to 400mm where the loss of one stop leaves me with 𝑓/8 it can use all of the focus points. I also use the lens with a 7D Mark II but without the extender because the 7D’s autofocus isn’t happy with 𝑓/8. The 1.6x crop factor gets me a little more reach than the 1.4x Extender anyway.
My main bird rig is either body on a 600mm 𝑓/4L with the 1.4x Extender. One stop puts me at 𝑓/5.6 and both cameras are happy with that. The 840mm on the 1DX is brilliant but then the 1344mm with the 7D gets me incredible reach with excellent IQ. When I need speed, it’s the 1DX, for reach the 7D.
Thanks for the helpful video, it’s always great to get different perspectives.
That's great information thank you. I'll be honest I didn't know this, thanks
Awesome! Thank you
Thanks
I would have like to see you do this with a APSC less expensive camera.
I have been considering this lens, but cannot really justify the cost (Im no pro) For shooting cricket, would a 2x Extender with my 70-200 F2.8 be a good alternative?
It's definitely a cheaper option and will get decent results. Obviously not quite the same but still good. Some of the cheaper Sigma telephoto lens are also great options
@@RobSambles Thanks for the reply. Any plans on doing a sports photography critique for you to hammer my photos? :-D
Looking at getting a cheap good Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens, just for grassroots football on Saturdays, so was checking if a 4.5-5.6 is going to be okay. Do you think it'll be much different to your Canon lens? Thanks for the great video, super helpful as always!
Nice one rob ‘ u are spot on in what u said
Cheers Martin
Hi Rob, i'm planning to get this lens for football/sport photography. But with maximum aperture F/5.6 is it good to use this lens at night match where the fields are poorly lit? If yes what is your recommendation of settings that i can use? FYI, i'm using 5Dmk3 and R7. My friends recommend me to get the prime lens with F/2.8 where i cant afford. Thanks!
How does this lens hold up under low light? I know most say it’s “too dark” for nighttime sports, but what does it look like if you try to use it for that?
Great video Rob.
I just purchased that lens here in Oz and put it on my 6DMKII.
I shoot motorsport and can’t afford the jump to the big guns yet so this was my best option.
I went out and shot some track bikes on the weekend and was stoked with the results.
I have the images up on FB @StrayaPhotograpy if Keen for a look at the results. Also a couple on IG @mattorrz
Keep the vids coming mate, cheers 🍻
Thanks man
Would this lens have good results on a entry level camera? I have canon 600d only starting out planning on.buying a good lens and canon 1dx cos you sold.me.on it lol
Thank you for your thoughts Rob..!
I picked this one up yesterday to go with my 90D for, exactly as you mentioned, taking sports photos of my sons football team as well as him surfing. I’ve been using an older Sigma 70-300 and been struggling with the sharpness and focus point of the photos, not even the micro adjustments would cover it.
Wouldn’t you believe it though, heading home from the camera store with my brand new telephoto lens I hear that we (Greater Sydney Region) are now going into lockdown for 2 weeks…argh!
Got any videos/ ideas of how to stay on top of you photography game while in lockdown….???
Thanks again and keep up the great work, I’m learning plenty from your videos!
Sorry to hear that. Yeah most of my videos from April 2020 - July 2020 were shot in lockdown.
@@RobSambles thanks Rob…looking for a monopod right now following your feedback 💪
Love this video (too) :D Thanx for the inspiration. I tried the 100-400 MK2 once on birds. Doing mostly indoor sports/event, f/2.8 is a must. The 300 mm is heavy and expensive, so a Canon EF 200mm F2L IS USM (or f/2.8) on my 7D2 would be nice and upgrade my 6D1 to 1DX? + 70-200 f/2.8 is cheaper.
I think you have to go with whatever works for your budget. Good options there though
Could the same outcome be achieved with the Canon RF 100-400... higher aperture and not L quality build but cheaper for those with and R camera?
One of the challenges should be with one of the F 11‘s 600 or 8000.
8000mm would be a fun :-P
@@pawelmod3292😂😂
What aperture did you use? Rob sambles
If you watch through the video again I talk all about it but it's a variable aperture lens
Hi Rob, thanks for educating me.
I will like to hit the like button many times over, but for the sake of others let me just hit it once.
I appreciate it Kenneth
Do you have any experience with the 100-400 on the R6?
Considering the RF 70-200 F2.8 but also thinking maybe the RF 100-500 might be better for my situation OR saving some money and going with a used 100-400mm. I tend to keep my stuff for a while and I currently have an EF 24-70 F4.
It would be for non professional kids sports (my little guy is just over 2 years old now) and would be for soccer, hockey and other kids sports as he becomes interested. I also need to take in to consideration that I have a spinal injury so my left arm doesn’t like to cooperate and pretty much everything causes me additional pain BUT that being said I’d like to have memories and already understand that I’m always trading life experiences for additional pain. Well this comment just took a turn and became depressing 😂. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Excellent video...i am shocked you shoot professional football @1/250 of a sec. wow, if I go below 1/1000 my sharpness starts to erode,
Sorry.. to clarify, I mean 1250th as in 1/1250
@@RobSambles OK, that makes more sense 🤓 thx
It doesn't have the 'push/pull' zoom.
Is the 1DX your favoured camera body over the R6 for sport?
I use a 1dx and R6 simultaneously at the moment. Love both.
would have been good to see 12 best images.
Great video mate 👍🏾, have you tried sigma 60mm 600mm it's a beast and would definitely need a mono pod. Have a good weekend mate.
I haven't - I'd love to give it a try though
Great videos! A few questions... Can you have a full time job in sports photography with a decent amount of salary? And can you maybe do a video of your progress and journey of sport photography so for example when you started shooting for your local team and moved upwards. Thank you
I've talked about my journey a lot in my videos, check them out. Not a full time job in sports photography no. I do several different bits.
@@RobSambles You went over this topic extensively during your last live cast. Only thing I would have added - when making a portfolio - go rent a pro lense (ex. 400mm 2.8iii) for your shots.
I own the canon 100-400 II aswell as the tamron 100-400.... IQ is the same!! AF of the canon seems to be a littlebit faster....the tamron is much lighter.....and MUCH cheaper.... outdoors for action ,macro and BIF I use my 90D....indoor at events I use mainley my 5DIII and tamron 70-200 G2 2.8 and tamron 24-70 G2 2.8
I am assuming you have your focus mode to Servo? and what about white balance> AWB?
Yes and yes
Did you have evaluative light measurement?
Yeah evaluative metering
How do you change your ISO to Auto in Manuel mode?
You can just set it in the menu to auto, on most cameras it's the next setting down from 100
Is it possible to shoot a football game or even a basketball game with the 5D Mach IV and the 100-400mm, in artificial light, I think I know the answer but never hurts to ask your professional opinion, big hug from Madeira Island here in Portugal!!!!
Yeah you could definitely
Just a thought on your intro, your logo comes in with an animation but then just disappears. Try just animate it so it increases in size by 10% and then decreases until it disappears be less tarring if nerds like me are paying attention!
Thanks man I appreciate the feedback
Idk dude I would've done the review with a Mirrorless instead of a relic
I wonder how bad really are the images at night with typical kids field flood lights, at 1/750 and 10k ISO.
Was that a friendly or like an academy match?
PL2 - Fulham U23s
I will use my 100-400 for everything I can shoot. It is my first choice lens between say 9am to 4pm. On my 7D2 (640mm)....wow. Great lens, but at dusk until the sun comes back up, useless. Cant be used for night sports or gym sports and if you need clear sharp shots, it may be very noisy on very cloudy dark days. It can hurt my back using it for an entire game. Try a binocular chest strap support to take up some of the weight. One more disappointment you will have, is post game celebrations when parents get up close with their phones, you are out of luck in getting post game team poses.Just my 5 cents lol
Yeah I guess those situations are where a wide angle earns it's money!
What focus mode to you use when you are zoom in at 400?
I used AI Servo mode, single point focus set to centre the whole time
The correct answer is at 1:26
Hi. Thanks for the video. I have used my new 100-400 lens for rugby and soccer and found 95% of the images are not sharp. Can you advise what the stabilising number you use please? I have a 1dxmkii and shoot manual mostly with Auto Iso at 1250th sec. I have shot in full sun and also overcast skies. When it goes to 1600 iso all frames are furry or not sharp. I am doing something wrong . I use back button focus with single point and case 4. I have used a 70-200 for 5 years and get far more sharper images with that lens than I do with this new 100-400.
Mia, you are not alone. I use the lens on my Canon 7D Mk1. I am reasonably pleased with some of my (static) bird photos but am disappointed with recent the results from our son's rugby game. I shot in M, at 1/1000, and AutoISO. I used a monopod. Single point fucus but the results are not sharp which is a disappointment. I empathise with the issues you have. Maybe it is the stabilisation setting is wrong (#1). Good luck.
Great video. I love this lens. i use it in combination with a Canon 90D for my son's soccergames. He is a goalkeeper. Few photo's here instagram.com/upearly.photography/
Great stuff Vincent
You missed a lot of sports. This is only good during the day, outside. Believe it or not. There are more places than Europe.
Yep that was pretty much my conclusion in the video
11:06 yes, yes it does make you sound like a weakling to be fair.