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Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens

£1,139.95
Canon L Series Lenses Canon L Series Lenses

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The EF 400mm f/5.6L USM super-telephoto lens delivers exemplary optical performance and fast autofocus from a portable, lightweight design. A popular combination with wildlife photographers.

  • L-series construction and optics
  • Large focal length compact size
  • One UD and one super UD lens element
  • Fast, quiet USM autofocus
  • Super Spectra coatings
  • 77 mm filter size
  • Built in lens hood

 

Compact lightweight super-telephoto
This high-performance lens was designed with portability and ease of handling in mind. The EF 400mm f/5.6L USM features a UD (ultra dispersive) element and one super-UD element, whose characteristics are similar to fluorite. This combination results in sharp pictures from corner-to corner. The lens also has a built-in hood and a detachable tripod mount.

L-series quality
The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling, and are resistant to dust and moisture.

Ultrasonic focusing
A ring-type ultrasonic motor drives autofocus extremely quickly, and in near silence. Excellent holding torque ensures the point of focus is reached accurately, without overshooting. Furthermore, full-time manual override is available, making it possible to adjust focus without leaving AF mode.

Super Spectra coating
Super Spectra coatings ensure accurate colour balance and enhance contrast. They also reduce flare and ghosting – a common problem caused by light bouncing off a camera's sensor.

Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)
5°10', 3°30', 6°10'
Lens construction (elements/groups)
7/6
No. of diaphragm blades
8
Minimum aperture
32
Closest focusing distance (m)
3.5
Maximum magnification (x)
0.12
AF actuator
USM¹
Filter diameter (mm)
77
Max. diameter x length (mm)
90 x 256.5
Weight (g)
1,250
Magnification - Extension Tube EF12 II
0.16 - 0.03
Magnification - Extension Tube EF25 II
0.21 - 0.07
Lens hood
-
Hard case
LH-D29
Soft case
LZ1132
5 Average Rating 5/5 (1 review)
5 stars a great piece of glass! Written by Mr Reviewer

This is a brilliant lens. If used with a tripod or a beanbag this lens will produce some very sharp images that any photographer will be happy with and if it is a bright day then it will still remain sharp and blur free with a steady handed shooter. The usm on this lens is also very fast making it a perfect lens for shooting birds in flight. Unfortunately this lens dosn't come with image stabilisation but you don't pay for it either. You end up paying under £1000 for this lens and this makes it an absolute bargain!

 9th Oct, 2008

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