Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS Super Telephoto USM Lens

This super telephoto L-series prime lens is indispensible for action photography and there is not a better solution for sports shots. The ability to stop action and to perform in low light is just remarkable.  The Image Stabilizer is also impressive for use in track and field sports as well as low-light nature and wildlife photography. You probably won't use the 'IS' much because a 400mm telephoto lens is not hand held to a large extent and will normally always be on a monopod or tripod.

The 400mm focuses extremely fast and has wonderful optics, the build quality is magnificent, and the bokeh of this lens is something to die for. I guess this means that I like it.

The fluorite element and two UD-glass elements result in high resolution and high contrast. The ring USM and an improved AF drive algorithm make the autofocus speed the fastest in the world when used with the EOS-1v and EOS-3. This lens has the same AF stop and focus preset features as the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM.

Like all L series lenses, this one is built extremely solid. It may feel fairly large and bulky to those who haven't used L series lenses before. The extra bulk is comes from higher quality glass and the use of more durable materials (metal vs. plastic). A mono-pod is a necessity for shooting any more than a few shots at a time.

Super Telephoto Lens
High Power telephoto lenses from 400 mm to 800 mm (APS-C 300 mm 500 mm) and longer are very expensive, even for the slower versions, but they provide the ultimate in telephoto photography. Deep pockets are needed for most lenses in this range, particularly the faster versions, as one lens can cost more than the average person may spend on photography in their life. A super-telephoto lens can reveal far-off objects barely visible to the human eye.
A professional-quality 400 mm ƒ/2.8 lens is the ultimate dream lens of many sports and wildlife photographers, which they may save for years to acquire. A 600 mm ƒ/4 lens is even more striking, but the 16-times magnification of an 800 mm ƒ/5.6 lens can also be used for astrophotography with clear, vivid results.

Professional photographers are the primary consumers of such magnificent lenses. A majority of the images we see in publications are shot with these lenses.

Super telephoto L-series lenses with an image stabilizer are intended for use in track and field sports as well as low-light nature and wildlife photography. The fluorite element and two UD-glass elements result in high resolution and high contrast. The ring USM and an improved AF drive algorithm make the AF speed the fastest in the world when used with the EOS-1v and EOS-3. This lens has AF stop and focus preset features.

• E180C Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap E
• ET-155 Lens Hood
• Lens Carrying Case 400
• Wide Neck Strap
• 52mm Drop-In Gel Filter Holder
• One Year Canon Warranty.

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