Canon has just officially announced two super telephoto prime lenses: Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS III USM and EF 600mm F4L IS III USM lens. Both lenses possess a dramatic weight reduction and high-image quality, making it ideal for shooters to easily transport and capture images during action-driven scenarios, such as sports and wildlife. Both lenses now hold the title of world’s lightest in their respective focal length. Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS III USM costs $11,999 (Pre-Order at B&H/ Adorama) and EF 600mm F4L IS III USM for $12,999 (Pre-Order at B&H/ Adorama).
Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS III USM Specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 400 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 5 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F32 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 17 | |
| Groups | 13 | |
| Special elements / coatings | Super UD + fluorite elements + Air Sphere + Super Spectra + fluorine coatings | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 2.50 m (98.43″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Rear | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2840 g (6.26 lb) | |
| Diameter | 163 mm (6.42″) | |
| Length | 343 mm (13.5″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 52 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM Lens Specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 600 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 5 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F32 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 17 | |
| Groups | 13 | |
| Special elements / coatings | Super UD + fluorite elements, Air Sphere + Super Spectra + fluorine coatings | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.15 m (5.91″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Rear | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3050 g (6.72 lb) | |
| Diameter | 168 mm (6.61″) | |
| Length | 448 mm (17.64″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 52 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
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