Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
$7,190
400 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
  • Canon L Series Professional
  • Canon IS Image stabilized
  • Canon USM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 30 users at B&H Photo Video

"Of all the lenses I've used, this lens out performs everything 10 to 1. You could show me 100 photos and I could pick out the images taken with this lens, it's that good. This lens performs flawlessly in any environment we shoot in and is amazing while covering sports in low light conditions."

"Remember that feeling when you bought your FIRST car? You got in and turned the key. That's the feeling I get everytime I latch this lens onto my 5DII. I'm just giddy. I simply cannont tell you the superior quality and capture of this lens. I'd like to name my first born after the engineering team....APPLAUSE!!!"

"The disadvantage of this camera is weight, which is very heavy. But using it for sport activity it will by good since you are using tripod."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

Canon EOS 6D
5.2°
horizontal angle of view
400mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

Canon Rebel T3i
3.2°
horizontal angle of view
645.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp
Wide maximum High max f/stop Help
f/32
Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use
Max focal length Excellent telephoto lens Help
400 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Canon IS

Cons

The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Weight Quite heavy Help
5.3 kg
Magnification Poor macro Help
1:6.6 (0.2x)
Min focal length Very poor wide angle lens Help
400 mm
Lowest price Very expensive Help
$7,190.00
Length Quite long Help
348 mm

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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400 mm
below average below average
Max focal length
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400 mm
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Zoom range
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1x
below average below average
Magnification
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1:6.6 (0.2x)
below average below average

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/32
above average above average
Tele minimum
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f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/32
above average above average

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Canon USM
above average above average
Image stabilization
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Canon IS
unique unique
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Canon EF (Full-frame)
Length
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348 mm
below average below average
Diameter
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163 mm
below average below average
Filter size
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52 mm
Weight
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5.3 kg
below average below average

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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5.2°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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5.2°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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3.4°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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3.4°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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6.2°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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6.2°
above average above average

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Wide horizontal
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3.4°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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3.4°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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2.3°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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2.3°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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4.1°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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4.1°
above average above average

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