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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
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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, 6468 views

Caiman Yacare

by Photonature
37 comments, 9565 views [editors pick]

At the limit !

by Albano
36 comments, 3116 views

The Common Kingfisher

by Photonature
44 comments, 4853 views

Dancing Great Crested Grebe

by Photonature
29 comments, 2449 views

The Atlantic Puffin

by Photonature
25 comments, 2737 views

The angel

by Andrea Settesoldi
31 comments, 1613 views

The European badger

by Photonature
15 comments, 2668 views

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Purple Heron

by Andrea Settesoldi
27 comments, 1791 views

African Jacana, Lake Barngo, Kenya

by Photonature
15 comments, 2077 views

Power!

by Albano
33 comments, 2276 views

Western Lowland Gorilla

by Photonature
9 comments, 1563 views

Red squirrel

by Azetaelle
19 comments, 1312 views

Bottaccio

by Dariofotodigit
14 comments, 424 views

Western Lowland Gorilla

by Photonature
11 comments, 1390 views

Green Woodpecker

by Andrea Settesoldi
28 comments, 1825 views

Kestrel with a different perspective

by Andrea Settesoldi
23 comments, 1124 views

Green Woodpecker

by Andrea Settesoldi
25 comments, 1590 views

Owl

by Andrea Settesoldi
19 comments, 1215 views

Hoopoe

by Photonature
5 comments, 1613 views

Andromeda

by Cristianfat
12 comments, 2255 views

A mouthful

by Fascione
34 comments, 3158 views

Female kestrel in turn

by Andrea Settesoldi
12 comments, 952 views

Snipe

by Andrea Settesoldi
19 comments, 912 views

Green-crowned Woodnymph

by Photonature
15 comments, 1333 views

The fisherman and the big game

by Himantopus
13 comments, 1364 views

Fledging young kestrel

by Andrea Settesoldi
14 comments, 1061 views

Booted Racket-tail

by Photonature
8 comments, 1038 views

Red partridge

by Andrea Settesoldi
12 comments, 1034 views

Tightrope

by Andrea Settesoldi
15 comments, 963 views

Gruccioe and fan

by Andrea Settesoldi
14 comments, 1053 views

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Pair of bee-eaters

by Andrea Settesoldi
10 comments, 837 views

Pink Flamingo

by Andrea Settesoldi
12 comments, 967 views

Kingfisher contorzionista

by Andrea Settesoldi
12 comments, 1067 views

Hawfinch

by Andrea Settesoldi
11 comments, 813 views

Montagu's Harrier male

by Andrea Settesoldi
19 comments, 1238 views

Fighters in flight

by Andrea Settesoldi
10 comments, 849 views

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