Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM vs Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM and Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Name | Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM | Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| Release Date | 2018-09-05 | |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 9999 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 270 cm | 250 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,17 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Super UD + fluorite elements + Air Sphere + Super Spectra + fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Focal Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 163 mm | 163 mm |
| Length | 343 mm | 343 mm |
| Weight | 3850 gr | 2840 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-155 (WII) | ET-155 (WIII) |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |