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Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Price (MSRP): $5,499.95
TYPE: Fixed Focal Length Lens - Telephoto


Next-generation super telephoto L-series lens with an Image Stabilizer, it's one of the world's best lenses for wildlife and nature photography. The optical system is newly designed with a maximum aperture of f/4. One fluorite element and two UD-glass elements effectively correct aberrations resulting in sharp and excellent delineation.


Focal Length 500 mm
Maximum Aperture f/4.0
Filter Size 52
Lens Mount Canon AF
Image Stabilization Yes
Lens Elements 17
Lens Groups 13
Weight 8.5 lb
Length 15.2 in
Diameter 6 in
Af Motor USM
Release Date July 1999
Compatible With Canon EOS-1V/1VHS
Canon EOS-3
Canon EOS 1D Mark II N
Canon EOS-1Ds
Canon EOS 5D
Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c
Canon EOS Rebel K2
Canon EOS Rebel T2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Canon EOS 40D
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Canon EOS Rebel XSi

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