Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Name | Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM | Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Release Year | 1999 | 2011 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 7999 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| 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 USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 300 cm | 200 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 25 elements / 20 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Focal Length | 400 mm | 200-400 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
200 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | Yes |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | 1.4x |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 163 mm | 128 mm |
| Length | 349 mm | 366 mm |
| Weight | 5370 gr | 3620 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-155 | ET-120 (WII) |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |