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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L II USM : Specifications and Opinions

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L II USM

The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L II USM is a supertele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1996 to 1999 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 7000 €;

4 users have given it an average vote of 9.0 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

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Specifications
Focal lenght	400 mm
Angle of view	6.2°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	8
Lenses/Groups	11 elements in 9 groups
Min. focus distance	4.00 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.11x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal AF	Yes
Full Time MF	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	48 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	5910 g
Dimensions	167 x 348 mm
Buy	Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L II USM, buy on Ebay

Reviews

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AndreasKrappweis

sent on November 09, 2018

Pros: Sharp, fast and accurate Autofocus, lovely tiny DOF

Cons: Maybe the Weight but don't care about that. Freehand shooting with the 2,8/400L is a good Workout.

Opinion: My Copy arrived yesterday (Nov. 2018), good Conditions, just the Hood needs some Care (little Crack). Only tried it out for one Hour so far and just love it! I will use it mostly for fury Animals in Nature and Shootings, and for Equitation Sports in larger Arenas where the 70-200 or 120-300 isn't long enough. Hope to get Arms like Popeye over Time.

Canon1DX

sent on March 18, 2015

Pros: Excellent, fast performance. Now quite cheap second hand.

Cons: Heavy, heavy, heavy.

Opinion: Wouldn't swap it, love it, cause it just works. IS isn't a benefit when using a monopod so you don't miss it. A second hand one is well worth getting if you can find one. Once you have used one, you'll wonder why you didn't buy one before, it just does the job perfectly. I had always avoided buying one because of the weight but now I have one just wouldn't be without it for indoor athletics or any pitch sport, from athletics, rugby, hockey or even football, which I simply can't stand, but helps pay the bills.

Photos taken with Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L II USM

The beech marten

by Photonature
69 comments, 6230 views

Caiman Yacare

by Photonature
37 comments, 9345 views [editors pick]

At the limit !

by Albano
36 comments, 2935 views

The Common Kingfisher

by Photonature
44 comments, 4610 views

Dancing Great Crested Grebe

by Photonature
29 comments, 2286 views

The Atlantic Puffin

by Photonature
25 comments, 2609 views

The angel

by Andrea Settesoldi
31 comments, 1512 views

The European badger

by Photonature
15 comments, 2500 views

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Purple Heron

by Andrea Settesoldi
27 comments, 1626 views

African Jacana, Lake Barngo, Kenya

by Photonature
15 comments, 1909 views

Power!

by Albano
33 comments, 2131 views

Western Lowland Gorilla

by Photonature
9 comments, 1434 views

Red squirrel

by Azetaelle
19 comments, 1249 views

Western Lowland Gorilla

by Photonature
11 comments, 1303 views

Green Woodpecker

by Andrea Settesoldi
28 comments, 1721 views

Kestrel with a different perspective

by Andrea Settesoldi
23 comments, 1031 views

Bottaccio

by Dariofotodigit
14 comments, 254 views

Green Woodpecker

by Andrea Settesoldi
25 comments, 1499 views

Owl

by Andrea Settesoldi
19 comments, 1122 views

Hoopoe

by Photonature
5 comments, 1503 views

Andromeda

by Cristianfat
12 comments, 2114 views

A mouthful

by Fascione
34 comments, 3060 views

Female kestrel in turn

by Andrea Settesoldi
12 comments, 860 views

Snipe

by Andrea Settesoldi
19 comments, 819 views

Green-crowned Woodnymph

by Photonature
15 comments, 1248 views

The fisherman and the big game

by Himantopus
13 comments, 1295 views

Fledging young kestrel

by Andrea Settesoldi
14 comments, 953 views

Booted Racket-tail

by Photonature
8 comments, 987 views

Red partridge

by Andrea Settesoldi
12 comments, 956 views

Tightrope

by Andrea Settesoldi
15 comments, 874 views

Gruccioe and fan

by Andrea Settesoldi
14 comments, 975 views

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Pair of bee-eaters

by Andrea Settesoldi
10 comments, 750 views

Pink Flamingo

by Andrea Settesoldi
12 comments, 888 views

Kingfisher contorzionista

by Andrea Settesoldi
12 comments, 965 views

Hawfinch

by Andrea Settesoldi
11 comments, 737 views

Montagu's Harrier male

by Andrea Settesoldi
19 comments, 1172 views

Fighters in flight

by Andrea Settesoldi
10 comments, 760 views

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