Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM vs Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM and Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM .

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Product
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Name Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Release Year 1998 2014
Release Date 2014-11-11
MSRP 1799 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1489 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS 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 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS 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 180 cm 98 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,31
Aperture
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Maximum Aperture 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
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 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Construction 17 elements  /  14 groups 21 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Air Sphere, fluorine coatings; Super ED element
Focal Length
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Focal Length 100-400 mm 100-400 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 300 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 92 mm 94 mm
Length 189 mm 193 mm
Weight 1380 gr 1570 gr
Other
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS 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 Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83C ET-38D
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A