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Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super Telephoto Lens

f/5.6 - MPN: 2526A004 See Product Details

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Product Details of Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super Telephoto Lens

Description

This high-performance lens was designed with portability and handling ease in mind. One Super UD-glass element, whose characteristics are similar to fluorite, and one UD-glass element result in sharp pictures from corner-to-corner. The lens also has a built-in hood and a detachable tripod mount.

Quick Glance

Camera Mount: EOS (SLR) Camera Systems

Max Focal Length: 400 mm

Lens Type: Super Telephoto

Max Aperture: f/ 5.6

Summary

Product Title: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super Telephoto Lens

Manufacturer: Canon

Lowest Price: $1,339.00

Power Score: 4.5 | 6 Reviews

Usage Information

Compatible Camera Mount: EOS (SLR) Camera Systems

Lens Type: Super Telephoto

Optics

Min Focal Length: 400 mm

Max Focal Length: 400 mm

Max Aperture: f/ 5.6

Maximum Angle of View: 6

Min Focus Distance: 3.5 m

Filter Size Supported: 77 mm

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 10.10" Length x 3.50" Diameter

Weight: 2.80 lb

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM

Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 6 Groups

Maximum Angle of View: 6

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Reviews on Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super Telephoto Lens

  • 5
  By member: shri007 - Jun 11, 2008

Canon 4.. f/5.6 L USM

Strengths: ultra sharp autofocus, very light, hand holdable, in-built retractable hood, L series, tack sharp images, fine glass, comes with tripod mount,sexy white color

Weakness: f/5.6 is a bit small for low light, autofocus hunts in low light, not a 500mm lens :)

I bought this lens from amazon to use with my 30D primarily for wildlife,bird protography. I was absolutely impressed how sharp the pictures came out from this combo of my 30D + 400 f/5.6 lens. I went to the SF zoo one day, took pictures of the birds that were on display from about 12-15 feet. You can check the pictures out at flickr.com/400mm. They came out amazingly sharp with a nice bokeh...

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  • 5
  By member: yophoto91 - Dec 23, 2005

Canon 400mm 5.6L

Strengths: Sharp, AF Speed, Build Quality, Price, Built-in Hood

Weakness: None

A beautiful lens that produces beautiful images. This lens was designed to shoot wide open at f/5.6. I have shot thousands and thousands of images using this lens and there hasn't been a time where I needed to stop down if it wasn't for depth of field. The Autofocus is extremely fast and the focus limiter switch makes it even faster. If there is only one thing I consider a con it would be the...

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  • 4
  By member: Zang1975 - May 9, 2006

A Dependable Lens

Strengths: Canon Name, Image quality

Weakness: Bulky. Weight.

I have tried other lenses for my Canon Cameras, but I have been most happy with the Canon brand lenses. This lens is no exception. I was looking for a good telephoto lens, but I didn't want to spend $3,000 or more. The 400 mm f/5.6 looked to be a good option. This lens has produced some fantastic images. I have been very happy with its performance. Couple the lens with a 2x extender, and you now...

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  • 5
  By member: frank438 - Sep 18, 2007

Great

Strengths: Sharp images, very fast

Weakness: None so far

I have done some nature shooting and the lense has been great. I have only been using it for a very short time, but I'm very happy with my purchase. I would recomend this lense for anyone who needs the power...

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  • 4.5
  bestcovery.com - Dec 28, 2011

Best Canon Telephoto Lens

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  • 4.0
  testseek.com - Nov 4, 2008

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

Testseek.com has collected 4 expert reviews for Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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