Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM and Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
| Name | Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM | Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
| Release Year | 1999 | 2011 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 6999 USD | 10499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 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 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II 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 | 450 cm | 370 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 500 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
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 146 mm | 146 mm |
| Length | 387 mm | 383 mm |
| Weight | 3870 gr | 3190 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-123B | ET-138 (WII) |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Lens Bag 500B |