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CanonTelephoto·CANON EF mount·1999
Canon EF 600mm F/4L IS USM
Specifications01
MountCANON EF
Focal length600mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1999
Weight5360 g
Min focus distance5.5 m
Max magnification0.12
Aperture blades8
Optical elements17
Groups13
AutofocusYes
StabilizationYes
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodET-160 - Clamp-on round
TeleconvertersCanon Extender EF 1.4X II→ 840mm F/5.6
Canon Extender EF 1.4X III→ 840mm F/5.6
Canon Extender EF 2X II→ 1200mm F/8
Canon Extender EF 2X III→ 1200mm F/8
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Field Notes02
Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM is a Canon EF-mount super-telephoto prime lens for distant subjects such as sports, wildlife, and astronomy. It has optical image stabilization and a constant f/4 maximum aperture.
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