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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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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