Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Last updated (23 July’10):
- Review by ePhotozine
The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM features 400mm at focal length with maximum aperture of F/2.8. The lens construction has 17 elements in 13 groups and has diagonal angle of view at 6.2 degrees. Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM, Closest focusing distance at 3m/9.8 ft and has a filter size of 52mm. The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM lens weighs 11.9 ounces and it measures 6.4 inches in diameter and 1 feet long.
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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Reviews
Ephotozine reviews the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM and writes;
“There is a huge amount of high quality glass in this lens, accounting for most of the weight. One fluorite and two UD elements are used to help control secondary spectrum. Suffice to say that, with everything taken into account, contrast, distortion, CA, OOF highlights etc, this lens produced excellent results.”
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The-digital-picture reviews the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM and writes;
“IS is excellent for many other situations the 400 f/2.8 might be useful for – such as wildlife photography. Wildlife tends to be most active in the low-light hours of the day. The 400 f/2.8 IS’s wide aperture, long focal length and IS make it an excellent wildlife lens.”
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Photodo reviews the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM and writes;
” At f/2.8, it is a fast lens for its length and works ideally indoors under lights at such events as fashion shoots as well as on the touchline or a fast bend. It also combines well with Canon’s teleconverter range, still giving autofocus with the 2x.”
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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM User Reviews
If you can afford it, get it! | Rating:
“This is the most expensive, but most impressive lens I own. Produces amazing sports/nature shots. I could gush and gurgle about it all day, but the bottom line is if you want the long range lens to have this is it. Add the 2x converter and you have an 800mm lens.” – by T. Harding
One of the World’s Best | Rating:
“With a 1DMk2 body, we’re talking over 15 lbs, and that’s not something you want to hand hold. The images at f/2.8 are sharp and contrasty. When I nail a shot, the shallow depth of field is breathtaking. It’s ability to stop action and to work in low light is amazing.” – by DSPhoto
Produces Wow Images | Rating:
“This lens is the tool to get images that jump out at the viewer. As a sports lens I don’t know if there is a better solution. It is a lot of weight to pack around, but after one or two games you get used to moving it around. A mono-pod is required for shooting any more than a few shots at a time.” – by Justin Jones
Worth the heavy load for nature | Rating:
“I have a 24-105/F4, 70-200/F2.8, 400/F5.6, but this is the lens I use for 90% of the time. I often have the 24-105mm or a 10-22mm in my pocket to capture wider shots, but they don’t give the mind blowing shots that can only be achieved by one of the big telephoto’s.” – by M. Tinker
Unbelievable Quality | Rating:
“It is absolutely incredible for sports photography and wildlife/nature photography. Fast focus, incredible sharpness, rock-solid feel. I can’t think of any negatives. It’s a bit heavy, so be prepared to hold it securely or invest in a high-quality monopod.” – by D. Burbank
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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM User Manual
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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Specifications
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens Features
* High-performance L-series super-telephoto lens series with built-in dual-mode Image Stabilizer (IS) function.
* Ultra-high image quality through new optical designs with Fluorite and UD Glass.
* World’s highest AF speed with improved Ring USM (Ultrasonic Motor) and new algorithms for focus prediction with moving subjects.
* Magnesium alloy lens barrels for reduced weight & rugged reliability.
Super telephoto L-series lens with an Image Stabilizer for use in track and field sports as well as low-light nature and wildlife photography. The fluorite element and two UD-glass elements result in high resolution and high contrast. The ring USM and an improved AF drive algorithm make the AF speed the fastest in the world when used with the EOS-1v and EOS-3. This lens has the same AF stop and focus preset features as the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM.
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