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Archive 2014 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

PetKal
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

FM forum does it again: the first forum to post some real 400 DO MkII test/review results.

So far, these are the first results of my testing

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(1) CR-80 replacement foot fits on the lens perfectly as I have expected. The OEM foot is mostly useless.
(2) Don Zeck's lid for 300 f/2.8 fits perfectly on the lens too.
(3) The lens front element is deeply recessed within the hood mount flange. Shooting without the hood here and there under "safe" light conditions, if desired, should not be a problem.
(4) IS is practically noiseless......by far the quietest of all lenses which I've shot with.
(5) The case has no TC (or coffee cup) pockets.....thank you Canon.
(6) MF ring is as smooth as silk.....the smoothest of all long lenses I've used.

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Dec 07, 2014 at 03:40 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

So far, so good.

Dec 07, 2014 at 03:43 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

The first shot is soft, and the second shot is out of focus.

Guess we need more testing.

Dec 07, 2014 at 03:43 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

The first shot looks fairly nice to me especially since it was with the 2x TC.

That second shot might be a candidate for your "shot gone wrong" thread.

Dec 07, 2014 at 03:55 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

The water drops are pretty sharp.

Dec 07, 2014 at 03:56 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Well, it's just a start.

If you really need to get a bit more info drop me a PM. I will always try to help my old time friends, as much as I can, as I learn more about the lens myself over the next several days.

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:07 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

That's the third wild butt shot I've seen here, in the last day or so. What's up?

Maybe I should say, "Butt's up?".

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:12 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Jim, them ducks are diving like mad. I aim, focus and as I press the shutter button, the little beastie dives. I do not understand.

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:16 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Have you considered Tic Tacs?

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:20 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

You mean the mints ?

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:21 PM

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Dec 07, 2014 at 04:22 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Ba dum, tish.

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:27 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Shoot a brick wall please. They seldom dive.

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:34 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Camster, it's going in that direction more than you know.

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:40 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Stupid test so far. No cropping info given. Images too small. Don't know which is worse, #2 or #3. #3 is so bad that I can't tell what it is.

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:44 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Imagemaster wrote:
Stupid test so far. No cropping info given. Images too small. Don't know which is worse, #2 or #3. #3 is so bad that I can't tell what it is.

You have to admit that for people that like bird butts that 3rd shot is pretty crisp.

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:50 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

2nd image not as sharp, Petkal?

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:51 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

robinlee wrote:
2nd image not as sharp, Petkal?

Perhaps not, but the duck was moving pretty fast.

Dec 07, 2014 at 04:56 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Peter, might I suggest a 'controlled' test shot using tripod, lighting, your 1DX and each 400 DO, just to compare contrast, colors, sharpness, etc...even tho such a test is no doubt on your ToDo list

No brick walls, perhaps a set of books or some other still life...with a plethora of color and detail; maybe even a pijun decoy if you have such

Dec 07, 2014 at 05:08 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · 400 DO MkII: My tests have started

Anyway lads, as I said before, this is just a start. I've got a goodly number of shots to analyse now, and then to decide in what direction I need to push next. These kinds of tests take me typically several weeks or even months until I become very comfortable with the assessment of a new lens. Therefore, this is a slowly evolving story line.

I am also sure Bryan Carnathan and Arthur Morris will be publishing their reviews shortly, as they are usually very prompt (and thorough). After their reviews are out, I may post more of my shots as well as findings.

Dec 07, 2014 at 05:11 PM

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