Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Name | Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM | Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Release Year | 2011 | 1996 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 10499 USD | 1579 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| 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 | 370 cm | 48 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F3,5 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 14 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 180 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 |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 146 mm | 82 mm |
| Length | 383 mm | 186 mm |
| Weight | 3190 gr | 1090 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-138 (WII) | ET-78II |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Lens Bag 500B |