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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens | Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2018 | 2011 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/13 | 16/12 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 6° 10' | 5° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 5°10' | 4° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 3°30' | 2°45' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-32 | f/4.0-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 100.3 oz (2840g) | 112.6 oz (3190g) |
| Actual Weight | 100.1 oz (2835g) | 113.1 oz (3205g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 9 oz (255g) | 7.6 oz (215g) |
| In-Use Weight | 109.1 oz (3090g) | 120.7 oz (3420g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 6.42 x 13.5” (163 x 343mm) | 5.75 x 15.08” (146 x 383mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 6.94 x 13.97” (176 x 354.9mm) | 0 x 15.32” (0 x 389mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 6.7” (169.1mm) | 6.7” (170.3mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 13.97” (354.9mm) | 15.32” (389mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 7.7 x 6.41” (195.5 x 162.7mm) | 6.87 x 7.02” (174.5 x 178.3mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 19.39 - 19.39” (492.5 - 492.5mm) | 21.47 - 21.47” (545.4 - 545.4mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 3” (76.3mm) | 3.15” (80mm) |
| Filter Size | DI 52mm UV ► CP ► | DI 52mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 540° | 225° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / 8.2' (2.5m) - 23.0' (7m) 23.0' (7m) - ∞ Full |
Y / 12.1' (3.7m) - 33' (10m) 33' (10m) - ∞ 12.1' (3.7m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 98.43” (2500mm) | 145.67” (3700mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 96.93” (2462mm) | 142.24” (3613mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.17x | 0.15x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.22-0.03x | 0.18-0.03x |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.3-0.07x | 0.22-0.06x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-155 (WIII) Buy ► | Y / ET-138WII Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5 / Y | Y / 4 / Y |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LS400 Buy ► | Y / Lens Case 500B Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 400mm = 43.85' 23.62" x 15.75"mm Target: 560mm = 30.72' (w/ 1.4x) 800mm = 43.44' (w/ 2.0x) |
23.62" x 15.75" Target: 500mm = 28.45' 700mm = 38.88' (w/ 1.4x) 11.81" x 7.87" Target: 1000mm = 28.44' (w/ 2.0x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 400mm = 13367mm 600mm x 400mm Target: 560mm = 9362mm (w/ 1.4x) 800mm = 13240mm (w/ 2.0x) |
600mm x 400mm Target: 500mm = 8671mm 700mm = 11850mm (w/ 1.4x) 300mm x 200mm Target: 1000mm = 8668 (w/ 2.0x) |
| Review | Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens | Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens |
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