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Canon EF 500/4.0 L IS USM
Sku: 218471
MFR Part #: 2532A002
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 Canon EF 500/4.0 L IS USM
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Overview

Now with an f/4.0 aperture, it provides AF with any EOS body when used with the EF 1.4x Extender, and will AF with the EOS-3 (center AF point only) with the EF 2x Extender! Weather-resistant construction, excellent durability, and superb AF speed and optical quality combine with Canon's unique Image Stabilization for incredible imaging potential.

Features

  • Fastest autofocus of any 500mm lens on the market when combined with EOS-3
  • Even better sharpness and contrast than the previous highly-regarded EF500mm f/4.5L lens
  • Image Stabilizer minimizes camera movement, even when using monopod or tripod!
  • Entirely new optical design is better balanced - less "front heavy" - for superior handling
  • Durable, magnesium alloy construction, with improved control layout and new AF op buttons
  • AF-compatible with Canon EF Tele Extenders (full AF with any EOS body with the 1.4x Extender)
  • Full-time Manual Focus is entirely mechanical and consumes no battery power
  • An outstanding long focal length choice when portability for location shooting is a priority

    * As of 5/99: With other EOS bodies, AF speed will be the same as previous EF 500 f/4.5L Lens.

Specifications

Lens Construction 17 elements in 13 groups, 1 Fluorite and 2 UD elements
Weight 11.7 lb.
Lens Coating Super Spectra multi-coating
Magnification @ 14.8 feet 0.15x (0.22x with EF 1.4x Extender; 0.31x with EF 2x Extender)
Distance Limiter Switch 4.5m - Infinity; 4.5m - 10m; and 10m - Infinity
Lens Focus Motor Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM); optimized for EOS-3.
AF Capability w/ EF 2X Full AF with EOS-3 (only), at center focus point only
Aperture Range f/4 - f/32, Canon Electro-Magnetic Diaphragm
Diaphragm Blades Eight
Tripod Collar Permanently attached, lightweight magnesium alloy; twin sockets
Lens Hood ET-138 (new). Carbon-fiber construction with Rayon pile lining, weight 8.1 oz.
Front Lens Cap Dedicated E-163
Included Case (New) Lens Case 500; Polyethylene shell with two carry handles