Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Maker Canon
Model EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Fullframe Coverage YES
Field of View (degrees)
Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal
Full Frame - 36x24mm
APS-C - 22.5x15mm
Full Frame Wide : H - 20.4 : V - 13.7 : D - 24.4
Full Frame Tele : H - 5.2 : V - 3.4 : D - 6.2

APS-C Wide : H - 12.8 : V - 8.6 : D - 15.4
APS-C Tele : H - 3.2 : V - 2.1 : D - 3.9
Min Focal Length 100 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 160 mm)
Max Focal Length 400 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 640 mm)
Max Aperture (Wide-Tele) f4.5 - f5.6
Min Aperture (Wide-Tele) f32 - f38
Image Stabilization 2 stops
Motor Ring USM
Elements/Groups 17/14
Diaphragm blades 8
Close Focus 1.8 m : 5.9 ft
Maximum Magnification 0.2x
Length/Diameter 7.4"/3.6" : 188 mm / 91.4 mm
Weight 48 oz : 1363.2 gm
Filter 77
Lens Hood ET83C
Status current
LensPlay Rating 8 - Good
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Price (click for latest pricing) $1435
NOTES: Full review at BobAtkins.com

 

 

COMMENTS:

Probably Canon's best telephoto zoom. It has "L" series construction, a ring USM motor and a 100-400mm zoom range. The EF 70-300/4-5.6 IS USM is only about 1/3 the cost and is smaller and lighter, but has a shorter maximum focal length and doesn't have "L" series construction. I think maybe the EF 70-300/4-5.6 IS USM is the better value, but the EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS USM is probably the better lens.