This review was created side-by-side with the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens review.These are very similar lenses that arrived at the same time, so you are sure to see many similarities between these reviews.The 500 L IS II is essentially the...

There's not much to add here that the technical report doesn't make abundantly clear: for the price this lens commands, it provides the ultimate telephoto lens experience, with quality second to none, a feature set with a learning curve, and a suitcase...

I'm so impressed with the spec, handling & results that I wanted to add to my original review. I have now used the lens in very extreme lighting situations & I'm very impressed. it certainly produces the results. Shots attached are: 1 with panned in...

A great addition to my arsenal, as its a big gun. As you'd expect the quality & clarity is superb with great focus in manual & AF modes. Would recommend a gimbal tripod head for ease of use but I have had excellent results hand held. I had considered...

A great addition to my arsenal, as its a big gun. As you\'d expect the quality & clarity is superb with great focus in manual & AF modes. Would recommend a gimbal tripod head for ease of use but I have had excellent results hand held. I had considered...

A very sharp and fast lens

A very sharp and fast lens

I had previously owned the MK I version of this lens back in 2006, and having recently got back into wildlife photography, decided to purchase the MK II version. This version is a little bit lighter than the MK I, allowing me to handhold (if required)...

I had previously owned the MK I version of this lens back in 2006, and having recently got back into wildlife photography, decided to purchase the MK II version. This version is a little bit lighter than the MK I, allowing me to handhold (if required)...