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Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Price (MSRP): $7,199.95
TYPE: Fixed Focal Length Lens - Telephoto


This lens is ideal for sports and wildlife photography. The newly designed optical system has one fluorite element and two UD-glass elements to obtain high resolution and high contrast. Also, the minimum focusing distance was reduced to 18 ft. (5.5m). Extender EF 2x II can be attached to increase the focal length to 1200mm while retaining AF (at the center focusing point with the EOS-1v and EOS-3). This high-performance lens was designed with portability and handling ease in mind. One super UD-glass element, whose characteristics are similar to fluorite, and one UD-glass element result in sharp pictures. The lens also has a built-in hood and a detachable tripod mount.


Focal Length 600 mm
Maximum Aperture f/4.0
Filter Size 52
Lens Mount Canon AF
Image Stabilization Yes
Lens Elements 17
Lens Groups 13
Weight 11.8 lb
Length 18 in
Diameter 7 in
Af Motor USM
Release Date September 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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10
Ease of use
9
Fit and finish
10
Versatility
9
Legibility of exterior markings
10
Smoothness of zoom
10
Hoods and filters
10
Overall value
10
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