Canon EF 400mm F/2.8L USM

Specifications01

MountCANON EF

Focal length400mm

Max aperturef/2.8

TypeTelephoto · Prime

Release year1991

Weight6100 g

Min focus distance4 m

Max magnification0.1099

Aperture blades8

Optical elements11

Groups9

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlNone The aperture is controlled from the camera

Lens hoodET-161B - Clamp-on round

TeleconvertersCanon Extender EF 1.4X→ 560mm F/3.9 Canon Extender EF 1.4X II→ 560mm F/3.9 Canon Extender EF 1.4X III→ 560mm F/3.9 Canon Extender EF 2X→ 800mm F/5.6 Canon Extender EF 2X II→ 800mm F/5.6 Canon Extender EF 2X III→ 800mm F/5.6

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Field Notes02

Canon EF 400mm prime telephoto lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for low-light and subject isolation, commonly used for sports, wildlife, and action photography.

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