Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $9,200.00
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Rating:  8 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
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Maximum Focal Length: 500
Minimum Focal Length: 500
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 25.5 x 14 x 14
MPN: 2532A002
Model: 2532A002
UPC: 082966214141
EAN: 0082966214141
ASIN: B00009R6X4
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| Features:
| • | EF mount; super telephoto lens | | • | Fluorite and Ultra-low Dispersion-glass; image stabilizer; internal focusing; full-time manual focus | | • | 500mm focal length | | • | f/4 maximum aperture | | • | Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM) |
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Product Description
Next-generation super telephoto L-series lens with an Image Stabilizer, it's one of the world's best lenses for wildlife and nature photography. The optical system is newly designed with a maximum aperture of f/4. One fluorite element and two UD-glass elements effectively correct aberrations resulting in sharp and excellent delineation.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
If you're on the fence - take the plunge! March 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a magnificant lens! I'm still learning this beast, but I certainly don't regret buying it. With the 2X teleconverter on a sturdy tripod, it gives me an effective focal lengh of 1300mm (500 X 2 X 1.3 - conversion factor for the Canon 1D Mk III) - you'd have even more focal length with a camera with a larger conversion factor - 1.6 for cameras like the 30D, but in most instances that would be too much FL. With out the 2X TC, the AF is lightning fast, and even with it it's pretty fast. You only get the use of the center sensor with the 2X, so if you're working small subjects like humming birds, it works well to focus on the eye, lock focus and recompose. With a little practice, this lens will give you amazing sharpness. If you're a serious bird photographer, this will be your favorite super telephoto. It's lighter and cheaper than the 600 f/4 and you're only giving up 100mm. I've only been using this lens for a week, and I absolutely love it!
The Ultimate Wildlife lens! May 26, 2007
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Forget the incredible but monstrous 600mm f4L IS, and opt for this fabulous optic instead if portability is an essential factor. Its weight is 70% that of the 600mm, it has the same lens speed, and the difference in focal length is negligible in the field (It's like comparing 10x binoculars to a 12x).
Anyone who tells you that the 600mm f4L IS can be hand-held is having you on. For me personally, although the 3lb drop in weight is definitely noticeable, it's the difference in bulk that is the most significant factor. The 600mm is just plain enormous, and an absolute brute on the back!
Although the 500mm is border-line hand-holdable it is still no featherweight, so I would definitely recommend opting for at least a decent monopod to make use of its full potential. As other users have stated, it's razor-sharp to the corners even when used wide-open. A sheer joy to use!
Over here in Japan we have a glut of used equipment, but after 3 years, I gave up waiting for one of these lenses to appear in the second-hand shops. That speaks for itself.
My personal combination to extract the best from it is either Wimberley's WH-200 gimbal head or Manfrotto's 503 HDV video head on a Gitzo 6X GT5530S tripod. The proverbial "Rock of Gibraltar" in either case.
I couldn't possibly recommend anything higher than this spectacular lens (that is, apart from the 300mm f2.8L IS or 70-200mm f2.8L IS). Another first-rate Canon product, and worth every cent. Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Canon 500mm lens April 15, 2007
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought this lens fronm B&H Photo Video. The service is excellent and the lens is awesome. The best lens for nature and sports photography. Un paralleled in image quality.
Sandeep.
Thank you for all your write in's it has been very helpful to me! February 10, 2007
1 out of 71 found this review helpful
I am very limited on my picture taking knowledge, but bought the Canon EOS Rebel XTI and want more lenses. When I read what people have taken time to write in about I have to say I feel better educated before making a purchase and want to THANK all of you!
I take pictures at weddings. So, inside shots are a must and evening light for receptions. I bought the Canon Speed;ote 430EX flash and LOVE it. Easy to handle and not blinding everyone as I expected. Easy to put on and take off.
Then I bought the Opteka Bgrxt Grip and LOVE IT! The camera is small and yet with the addition I feel safe holding it in any position. I read where others had problems with it not being tight but my fit is perfect. I also like very much the battery storage allowing me to shoot without changing anything.
My next purchase.....lenses. I want to take outdoor shots of wildlife and notice the EF 100-400 mm constantly mentioned. I am going to bite the bullet and purchase this item soon.
PLEASE anyone out there reading my note, please suggest another lenes for weddings. The past wedding I used my new gadits and my pictures were better than the person hired to shoot the wedding. I have an eye for taking pictures but am not a smart cookie when it comes to knowing what lenses to use. The numbers, settings confuse me totally.
THANKS!
The best 500mm wildlife lens November 14, 2006
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I needed more reach than 400mm gave on my EOS 1D, so I purchased Canon's 500mm f/4L IS three years ago. It's incredibly sharp out to the corners at f/4. With bird and mammal portraits, you see every feather, every hair.
The lens is light enough to use on a Wimberley Sidekick. Some claim to be able to handhold it, but I think its eight-plus pound weight is a bit much for that. I carry mine in a long lens case with backpack harness from Kinesis Gear.
This lens' image stabilization works very well. I've used it on a tripod with one-second shutter speeds and good telephoto technique, and gotten sharp, publishable images.
With an EOS 1D or 1Ds, lens and camera are rain-proof in mild storms.
I also got mine through Adorama, and had no problem with delivery or post-sale advertising.
If you buy one expensive long lens for wildlife, choose this one.
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