This Canon super-telephoto prime lens – designed for sports and wildlife photography – is a great telephoto option for those who are on a budget. With its fixed f4 aperture and quality optics, this lens allows for reaching those particular distant shots a shorter lens can’t achieve. For sports photography, this lens performs exceptionally well in nicely lit conditions. For wildlife photography, the USM built into the lens allows for quick auto-focusing whilst still remaining virtually silent. Even for portraits in fashion photography, this lens can be used from the back-row and still feel like you’re in the front!
Featuring a unique optical design and paired with advanced image stabilization technologies, the Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM is a super telephoto lens characterized by its relative lightweight and compact form factor. Gapless dual-layer diffractive optics are employed within this lens' construction to produce a smaller, lighter 400mm option with enhanced correction for chromatic and spherical aberrations. Aspherical and UD elements are also used to further reduce distortions and a Sub Wavelength Coating contribute to increased clarity and contrast. Complementing the sophisticated optical layout, a four stop-effective Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake and can be dedicated to different styles of shooting. Ideally positioned as a versatile option for sports and wildlife photographers, this lens' high-performance attributes and natural handling render this a viable telephoto option for a variety of applications.
Key Features
EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
Gapless Dual-Layer Diffractive Optics
One Aspherical Element, One UD Element
Sub Wavelength Coating
Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
Optical Image Stabilizer
Power Focus, Focus Limiter, Focus Preset
Weather-Sealed Construction
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm