Canon
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 87.4 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 66.0 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 65.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | data not available | |
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📖 Overview
The original Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM is a super-telephoto prime for the Canon EF full-frame DSLR mount, using 17 elements in 13 groups including one fluorite and two UD elements to control chromatic aberration. It pairs a ring-type USM for fast, near-silent autofocus with first-generation 2-mode optical image stabilization and an 8-bladed diaphragm. At roughly 5,370g it is markedly heavier than the 2011 Mark II, with a 3m minimum focusing distance, 0.15x maximum magnification, and a 52mm rear drop-in filter holder.
📸 Browse 13 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 400mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| AF Motor | Ring USM |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 3000 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
| Elements / Groups | 17 elements in 13 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Filter Diameter | 52mm |
| Weight | 5370g |
| Dimensions | 163 x 349mm |
| Release Year | 1999 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM, sourced from SampleShots.
