Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L USM Specifications and Review
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| Model | Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L USM |
| Link to Current Pricing | No longer available new. Check price on Canon Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L USM on eBay |
Production Dates  |
1991 - 1996 |
| Comments | Original EF series 400/2.8L. Doesn't use any Fluorite elements. Reputed to be slightly less sharp then the MkII version. |
| Field of View
(degrees) Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal Full Frame - 36x24mm APS-C - 22.5x15mm |
Full Frame : H - 5.2 : V - 3.4 : D - 6.2 APS-C : H - 3.2 : V - 2.1 : D - 3.9 |
| Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-C body |
640 mm (1.6x multiplier) |
| Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-H body |
520 mm (1.3x multiplier) |
| Length | 348 mm (13.7 inches) |
| Weight | 6100 gm (206.27 oz.) |
| Maximum Diameter | 167 mm (6.57 inches) |
| Lens Mount Material |
Metal |
| Lens Color |
White |
| Filter Size | 48 mm (Rear Drop-in) |
| Filter Rotation |
Filter does not rotate |
| Focusing |
Internal Focusing (Length constant) |
| Focus Range Setting(s) |
Yes, has selectable focus range(s) |
| Preset Focus |
Yes |
| AF motor |
USM |
| Distance Scale | Yes, has distance scale |
| Closest Focus | 4 m (13.12 ft) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.11x |
| Canon TC compatibility |
Yes, Canon TCs can be used |
| Weathersealing |
Not weathersealed |
| Lens Hood |
ET-161B |
| Tripod Mount |
Fixed Tripod Mount Ring |
| E-TTL II Support |
Yes |
| Elements/Groups |
11/9 |
| Special Glass Elements |
Yes, 2 UD elements (no Fluorite) |
| Diaphragm Blades |
8 |
| This lens is no longer in production. However it may be available used, so click the following eBay link to see what's listed there: Canon Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L USM on eBay |
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