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Archive 2008 · SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
p.1 #1SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
First of all, I'm selling this lens within USA only, absolutely will not consider shipping international no matter how much you offer to pay, I simply refuse to ship it oversea, period.
I bought this trash in end of March 2008, lens code UW0217 (Feb 2008), I dare say this is one of the softest 100-400L on earth, unfortunately it did not get to see much action, I'm a portrait shooter and use mostly 17-55 2.8 IS or the 70-200 F4 IS so I'm going to find a new owner for this piece of crap that I'm trying to get rid of. it is in like new condition, but EXTREMELY SOFT wide open f/5.6 @400mm, virtually no gain to stop it down, unbelievable softness with 1.4x TC can be obtain on it as well. Optical quality of this 100-400L even beat my 70-200 F4 IS within the same focal range ....IT IS THAT BAD!! Original box, user manual, unregistered blank warranty card, original sales receipt and whatever else came with it will be included
Please see my initial impression and review of this lens including some test shots and dollar bill test with 1.4x TC:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/627973/0
And here is a few hand held shots at 1/60s f/5.6 @400mm and 1/80s f/5.6 @400mm:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/662451/0#5906854
One of my gallery taken with this lens:
http://www.pbase.com/yauyi/100400
100-400L vs. 70-200 F4 IS @135mm and 200mm shootout:
http://www.pbase.com/yauyi/lens_test
If you are looking for one of the best ever 100-400L....this is it.
$1600.00: Prefer local buyer in DC area.
**Price is FIRM, absolutely will not negotiate nor would I consider any low ball offer. If you want a cheaper and sharper 100-400L please look else where. Item is for sale only, no trade whatsoever. IF I can't sell this junk for the asking price then I rather keep it as a recycling item.**
I accept payment in cash for local pickup, Money Order, Cashiers check, and Paypal (Buyer pay the paypal fees). I use solely Insured Fedex Ground and a tracking# will be provided, I will not consider any other shipping method or carrier such as UPS or USPS.
Note:I have sold in this forum a VERY soft copy of the 24-105L to brake79, and a 40D to Ivor Karabatko, so if you want references I'm sure they can vouch for me.
Note2: due to unexpected and overwhelmingly warm responses I'm getting I decided to pull this sales off, if you're still interested please contact me via PM.
Edited by yauyi on Aug 06, 2008 at 08:56 AM GMT
Edited on Aug 06, 2008 at 02:56 AM
I bought this trash in end of March 2008, lens code UW0217 (Feb 2008), I dare say this is one of the softest 100-400L on earth, unfortunately it did not get to see much action, I'm a portrait shooter and use mostly 17-55 2.8 IS or the 70-200 F4 IS so I'm going to find a new owner for this piece of crap that I'm trying to get rid of. it is in like new condition, but EXTREMELY SOFT wide open f/5.6 @400mm, virtually no gain to stop it down, unbelievable softness with 1.4x TC can be obtain on it as well. Optical quality of this 100-400L even beat my 70-200 F4 IS within the same focal range ....IT IS THAT BAD!! Original box, user manual, unregistered blank warranty card, original sales receipt and whatever else came with it will be included
Please see my initial impression and review of this lens including some test shots and dollar bill test with 1.4x TC:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/627973/0
And here is a few hand held shots at 1/60s f/5.6 @400mm and 1/80s f/5.6 @400mm:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/662451/0#5906854
One of my gallery taken with this lens:
http://www.pbase.com/yauyi/100400
100-400L vs. 70-200 F4 IS @135mm and 200mm shootout:
http://www.pbase.com/yauyi/lens_test
If you are looking for one of the best ever 100-400L....this is it.
$1600.00: Prefer local buyer in DC area.
**Price is FIRM, absolutely will not negotiate nor would I consider any low ball offer. If you want a cheaper and sharper 100-400L please look else where. Item is for sale only, no trade whatsoever. IF I can't sell this junk for the asking price then I rather keep it as a recycling item.**
I accept payment in cash for local pickup, Money Order, Cashiers check, and Paypal (Buyer pay the paypal fees). I use solely Insured Fedex Ground and a tracking# will be provided, I will not consider any other shipping method or carrier such as UPS or USPS.
Note:I have sold in this forum a VERY soft copy of the 24-105L to brake79, and a 40D to Ivor Karabatko, so if you want references I'm sure they can vouch for me.
Note2: due to unexpected and overwhelmingly warm responses I'm getting I decided to pull this sales off, if you're still interested please contact me via PM.
Edited by yauyi on Aug 06, 2008 at 08:56 AM GMT
Edited on Aug 06, 2008 at 02:56 AM
Aug 04, 2008 at 11:14 PM
p.1 #2SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
This may be an FM first
. Good luck with this one
. Good luck with this oneAug 05, 2008 at 05:34 AM
p.1 #4SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
I REALLY hope this works out for you... 
Aug 05, 2008 at 06:54 AM
p.1 #5SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
Other than this lens being what you would expect from Canon buying it new, has anything been done to it?
Aug 05, 2008 at 07:36 AM
p.1 #6SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
monochrome wrote:
Other than this lens being what you would expect from Canon buying it new, has anything been done to it?
Its the Worlds sharpest 100-400 thereby demanding an above retail premium for a used lens.
Good luck with your sale!
Other than this lens being what you would expect from Canon buying it new, has anything been done to it?
Its the Worlds sharpest 100-400 thereby demanding an above retail premium for a used lens.
Good luck with your sale!
Aug 05, 2008 at 08:14 AM
p.1 #7SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
will the buyer get the certificate of the world sharpest Canon 100-400? i would hate to buy this and then find out that there is a sharper copy in Japan or someplace else....
Aug 05, 2008 at 08:24 AM
p.1 #8SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
I don't know I have a new 100-400 date code UW and I think it's just as sharp. I think Canon has been turing out some very nice 100-400 with this date code as a friend of mine just bought one and it is perhaps the sharpest 100-400 I have ever seen.
Good luck on your sale nice lens by the way
Good luck on your sale nice lens by the way
Aug 05, 2008 at 08:54 AM
p.1 #9SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
Thank you for this post exemplifying all that I most love about the FM Buy and Sell forum.
Aug 05, 2008 at 09:00 AM
p.1 #10SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
I have the world's sharpest bridge photo around here somewhere.
Good luck with your sale.
TG
Good luck with your sale.
TG
Aug 05, 2008 at 09:01 AM
p.1 #11SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
hmmmm........world's sharpest.........I'd offer $1800 but I just switched to Nikon.
This will go fast........
Edited by Hank Endzelis on Aug 05, 2008 at 10:28 AM GMT
Edited on Aug 05, 2008 at 09:28 AM
This will go fast........
Edited by Hank Endzelis on Aug 05, 2008 at 10:28 AM GMT
Edited on Aug 05, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Aug 05, 2008 at 09:20 AM
p.1 #12SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
I just can't believe this is still here----whata sweet deal.
Must be the economy !!!
Must be the economy !!!
Aug 05, 2008 at 09:24 AM
p.1 #13SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
It will make a nice collectable "bump".
Aug 05, 2008 at 09:34 AM
p.1 #14SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
why don't people want to pay the premium?
Aug 05, 2008 at 09:36 AM
p.1 #15SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
is this the one featured in 2008 Guinness book
Aug 05, 2008 at 09:41 AM
p.1 #16SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
Hmmm, this is too good to pass up...biting tongue...
Good luck with the sale!
Edited on Aug 05, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Good luck with the sale!
Edited on Aug 05, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Aug 05, 2008 at 09:50 AM
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p.1 #17SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
amazing post...this will sell soon. Wondering how sharp the box is ?
Edited by kirry007 on Aug 05, 2008 at 09:05 AM GMT
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Edited by kirry007 on Aug 05, 2008 at 09:05 AM GMT
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Aug 05, 2008 at 10:47 AM
p.1 #19SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
This is terrible, why is everyone giving him a hard time. For some people it might be worth it to ensure a good copy. I have the worlds sharpest 50mm 1.8 that I will trade for this lens.
Aug 05, 2008 at 10:57 AM
p.1 #20SoldWorld softest Canon 100-400L
monochrome wrote:
Other than this lens being what you would expect from Canon buying it new, has anything been done to it?
It had a newly invented 4-6 stops Image Stabilizer installed it it and newly designed 9 Flourite elements + 9 UD elements, and not a Push & Pull Zoom. This is a must have lens!!!! I wouldn't sell this lens for anything less than $5,000 because it's the ..... World Sharpest 100-400L.
Other than this lens being what you would expect from Canon buying it new, has anything been done to it?
It had a newly invented 4-6 stops Image Stabilizer installed it it and newly designed 9 Flourite elements + 9 UD elements, and not a Push & Pull Zoom. This is a must have lens!!!! I wouldn't sell this lens for anything less than $5,000 because it's the ..... World Sharpest 100-400L.
Aug 05, 2008 at 11:00 AM