Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,900.00
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Rating:  18 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Maximum Focal Length: 400
Minimum Focal Length: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 6 x 5.9
MPN: 2526A004
Model: CANON EF 400MM F5.6L USM
UPC: 082966203022
EAN: 0082966203022
ASIN: B00009USW3
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| Features:
| • | EF mount; super telephoto lens | | • | Fluorite and Ultra-low Dispersion-glass; internal focusing; full-time manual focus | | • | 400mm focal length | | • | f/5.6 maximum aperture | | • | Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM) |
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Product 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
Great lens, tripod is a must for some. November 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The only non-image stabilized offering of the three 400mm lenses Canon has, produces excellent images. This is a good lens for wildlife photography, especially on a cropped sensor Canon, which makes this lens a 640mm equivalent. The built-in hood is a nice alternative to the plastic ones you have to put on yourself (and remember to carry with you!), but it does add to the weight a bit, if that's a consideration. Canon includes a tripod ring, another good move on Canon's part, saves you an accessory to buy separately. But the lack of IS is a bit of a limitation for me, as the size and weight of the lens makes handholding it a problem - hand shake blur is evident except for shots taken in the very brightest of conditions. If handholding the larger lenses causes you problems in general, you might want to consider springing for an image-stabilized alternative. Otherwise this lens is a strong performer and I've been happy with it.
 Great bang for the buck July 6, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's hard to find as long a lens at a comparable price, but there is a "you get what you pay for" factor. Of all of my Canon lenses (I have seven), this is the softest and offers the least contrast. It performs best in bright light when you can stop it down to f/14 or better. I have used the 400mm lens with both the 1.4x and 2x Canon extenders (1.4 is better). It's a comparatively slow lens. BUT the 400mm f/2.8 is over $5000 more! So you can see why "bang for your buck" means something. Also, this is a _much_ lighter weight lens than the faster Canon telephotos. Finally, it is not image stabilized, so you will likely want to a solid tripod or monopod.
On balance, if you don't need the very finest optical quality, this lens is well-worth the price.
crystal clear clarity May 18, 2008
The 5.6 aperture limits this lens for mostly outdoor photography, but then again, how often do you need a lens of this capacity for indoor purposes. I used this lens for some high school football games and to photograph buildings in the distant. The results are amazing with stunning clarity. If only it wasn't so heavy and large in size, but, I guess it could be worse.
A fantastic piece of glass April 3, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have been using the Canon 400mm f5.6L lens for well over a year now mainly for wildlife photography, and the lens was worth every penny I paid for it. Built tough, the image quality coming out of this lens is exceptional: sharp as a tack even at f5.6 with exceptional contrast and clarity. Relatively lightweight makes for an exceptional walk around lens, and in a good deal of conditions given its focal length and weight it can be handheld. A great lens for the price.
My new favorite lens April 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am very happy with this purchase. The extremely fast auto-focus makes catching shots I am after much easier than with any other lens I currently own. I highly recommend it, especially for nature photography.
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