If you are thinking of buying this lens, I do not need to explain or brag about its qualities. This is the new version (II) of the 100-400 lens, just recently released, not the much less expensive, original 100-400 design. NOTE: the specs listed above this box were inserted automatically by e-bay w/o my control and they describe the old, original version of 100-400. For detailed specs of version II, which is what I have, check the website of B&H (where it sells for $2,049) or other similar shop.

I bought this lens On March 5, 2017 (receipt available) specifically for my trip to Southern Africa and used it only for 3 weeks in April (so it is still on warranty!). And yes, the lion picture was taken with this very lens in Kgalagadi(!) National Park, Republic of South Africa.  If you want to see more pictures, google my last name (patoczka) and my website will be the first entry. Most, if not all, of the shots in the Southern Africa Safari gallery were taken with this lens.

There are absolutely no glass or cosmetic defects on the lens, it looks like brand new (which is basically the case).  The lens comes with Fujiyama circular polarizing filter ($110 value), which I kept almost always on the lens. All accessories from the original box (tripod collar, soft pouch, hood and both caps) are included and will come in the original Canon box together with my original purchase receipt for warranty purposes.

Shipping fee to USA is $25. I will ship world-wide using the e-bay international shipping program, at the cost established by e-bay (see http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/shipping-globally.html for eligibility and details). Could be also picked-up locally in Bedminster, New Jersey.