Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM vs Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM and Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Name | Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM | Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Release Year | 1993 | 2014 |
| Release Date | 2014-11-11 | |
| MSRP | 1339 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 1489 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II 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 F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 350 cm | 98 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,31 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F5,6 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 21 elements / 16 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Air Sphere, fluorine coatings; Super ED element |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Focal Length | 400 mm | 100-400 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
300 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Length | 256 mm | 193 mm |
| Weight | 1250 gr | 1570 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | Utdragbart | ET-38D |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |