Canon EF 200-400mm f/4 IS L
General information
This is a zoom lens manufactured by Canon and the model was launched 2011.
The lens belongs to the category
telephoto zoom lenses, a telephoto lens where you have the possibility to zoom in and out.
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Compatibility, autofocus and focal length
This lens is constructed to fit all models of Canon cameras, regardless of camera model or type of sensor.
The ability to use autofocus is available for all cameras.
The lens has a focal length of 200-400 mm. Depending on which camera the lens is used, the experienced and perceived focal length will be different. Please visit the list of compatible cameras below, it will provide the equivalent focal length you get on each camera.
A positive thing is that this lens has a versitale zoom range, where the difference between 'maximum zoomed out' to 'maximum zoomed in' increases the lens versatility since you as a photographer easily can compose your picture without moving yourself physically.
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- Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length
Lens brightness and image stabilizer
The lens brightness and aperture value is f/4.
The lens is to considered fairly bright. This will make it so much easier shooting in darker environments where you do not want or can use flash lighting, for example in churches or at different sports venues. Lenses with good aperture values and longer focal lengths, such as this lens, tend to be popular amongs sports and nature photographers.
A feature worth commenting, which is also related to lens brightness, is that the brightness and maximum aperture-value remains constant regardless of focal length used. This makes it easier for you as a photographer. No matter if you are have the focus ring and focal length at 200 mm or at 400 mm the aperture value can be f/4.
Inside the lens there is an image stabilizer, which helps to fend off possible movements and tremors. This is very positive and can be of great help in situations and conditions where the light is inadequate and not enough for decent shutter speeds.
Filter and Lens Hood
If you want to use filters on this lens the slot-in filters (52 mm) would be the ones to use.
If you buy this lens it will come with a lens hood, whose model name is "ET-120 (WII)".
Tripod Mount
This lens is equipped with a tripod mount, which makes use of a tripod easier and more stable.
Pictures (product and sample images)
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Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
Things to consider before buying
Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilities. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens.
- Constant maximum aperture value regardless of focal length
- Has a built-in image stabilizer
- Long focal length with its 400 mm
- An impressive focal range
- Works on all sensor types
- A lens hood is included
- A tripod mount is included
- The lens is sealed against dust and moisture
- Heavy (3620 gr)
- The price (more info)
Specification
Product Name: | Canon EF 200-400mm f/4 IS L (See dictionary) |
Release date: | 2011 |
Manufacturer: | Canon |
Type of lens: | Telephoto Zoom Lens |
Construction: | Zoom lens (with the ability to zoom in and out) |
Works with cameras from: |
Canon (see compatible cameras) |
1:1 at Macro: | No Macro lens |
Compatibility: | Works on all sensors (see compatible cameras) |
Autofocus (AF): | Yes |
Built-in autofocus (AF) motor: | Yes (more info) |
Maximum aperture: | f/4 |
Focal Range: |
200-400 mm
Depending on which camera this lens is used the focal length can seem different. This is because different camera sensors can have a slight crop factor and the focal length will be equivalent to:
Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length |
Lens Construction: | 25 elements / 20 groups |
Image Stabilizer: | Yes, IS |
Closest Focusing Distance: | 200 cm |
Filter: | Drop-in Filter, 52 mm |
Lens Hood: | ET-120 (WII) (included) |
Tripod mount: | Yes, a tripod mount is included (Read more) |
Weather sealing: | Yes |
Dimensions (diameter x length): | 128 x 366 mm |
Weight: | 3620 g (see the total weight, camera+lens) |
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Reviews
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Does this lens work with my camera?
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Product name | Release date | Type | Sensor | Focal Length ? | Total weight | ||
Canon EOS 1000D | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4122 gr | ||
Canon EOS 100D | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4027 gr | ||
Canon EOS 10D | 2003 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4495 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1100D | 2011 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4115 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1200D | 2014 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4100 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1300D | 2016 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4105 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D | 2001 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 260-520 mm | 5205 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D Mark II | 2004 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 260-520 mm | 5185 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D Mark III | 2007 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 260-520 mm | 4775 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 2005 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 260-520 mm | 5185 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV | 2009 | DSLR | APS-H (1.3x) | 260-520 mm | 4850 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D X | 2011 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4960 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 2016 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 5150 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 2020 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 5060 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1Ds | 2002 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 5205 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 2004 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 5185 gr | ||
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 2007 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 5005 gr | ||
Canon EOS 2000D | 2018 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4095 gr | ||
Canon EOS 200D | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4073 gr | ||
Canon EOS 20D | 2004 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4390 gr | ||
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4390 gr | ||
Canon EOS 20Da | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4390 gr | ||
Canon EOS 250D | 2019 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4069 gr | ||
Canon EOS 300D | 2003 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4265 gr | ||
Canon EOS 30D | 2006 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4404 gr | ||
Canon EOS 350D | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4160 gr | ||
Canon EOS 4000D | 2018 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4056 gr | ||
Canon EOS 400D | 2006 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4176 gr | ||
Canon EOS 40D | 2007 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4442 gr | ||
Canon EOS 450D | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4144 gr | ||
Canon EOS 500D | 2009 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4140 gr | ||
Canon EOS 50D | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4442 gr | ||
Canon EOS 550D | 2010 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4130 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5D | 2005 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4515 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 2008 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4470 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4570 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | 2016 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4510 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5DS | 2015 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4550 gr | ||
Canon EOS 5DS R | 2015 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4550 gr | ||
Canon EOS 600D | 2011 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4190 gr | ||
Canon EOS 60D | 2010 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4375 gr | ||
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4375 gr | ||
Canon EOS 60Da | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4375 gr | ||
Canon EOS 650D | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4195 gr | ||
Canon EOS 6D | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4390 gr | ||
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 2017 | DSLR | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4385 gr | ||
Canon EOS 700D | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4200 gr | ||
Canon EOS 70D | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4375 gr | ||
Canon EOS 750D | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4175 gr | ||
Canon EOS 760D | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4185 gr | ||
Canon EOS 77D | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4160 gr | ||
Canon EOS 7D | 2009 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4480 gr | ||
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | 2014 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4530 gr | ||
Canon EOS 8000D | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4185 gr | ||
Canon EOS 800D | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4152 gr | ||
Canon EOS 80D | 2016 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4350 gr | ||
Canon EOS 850D | 2020 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4135 gr | ||
Canon EOS 9000D | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4160 gr | ||
Canon EOS 90D | 2019 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4321 gr | ||
Canon EOS D30 | 2000 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4475 gr | ||
Canon EOS D60 | 2002 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4475 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 2003 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4265 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4160 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 2006 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4176 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 2009 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4140 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss M | 2018 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4010 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 2020 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4007 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X10 | 2019 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4069 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X10i | 2020 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4135 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4144 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X4 Digital | 2010 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4130 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X6i | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4195 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X70 | 2014 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4100 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X8i | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4175 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X9 | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4073 gr | ||
Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4152 gr | ||
Canon EOS M | 2012 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 3918 gr | ||
Canon EOS M10 | 2015 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 3921 gr | ||
Canon EOS M100 | 2017 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 3922 gr | ||
Canon EOS M200 | 2019 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 3919 gr | ||
Canon EOS M3 | 2015 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 3986 gr | ||
Canon EOS M5 | 2016 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4047 gr | ||
Canon EOS M50 | 2018 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4010 gr | ||
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 2020 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4007 gr | ||
Canon EOS M6 | 2017 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4010 gr | ||
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 | Mirrorless | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4028 gr | ||
Canon EOS R | 2018 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4280 gr | ||
Canon EOS R3 | 2021 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4635 gr | ||
Canon EOS R5 | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4358 gr | ||
Canon EOS R6 | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4300 gr | ||
Canon EOS Ra | 2018 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4280 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel | 2003 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4265 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4027 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4073 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 2019 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4069 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T1i | 2009 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4140 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T2i | 2010 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4130 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T3 | 2011 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4115 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T3i | 2011 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4190 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T4i | 2012 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4195 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T5 | 2014 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4100 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T5i | 2013 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4200 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 2016 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4105 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4175 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 2015 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4185 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | 2018 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4095 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | 2017 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4152 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel T8i | 2020 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4135 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel XS | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4122 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 2008 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4144 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel XT | 2005 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4160 gr | ||
Canon EOS Rebel XTi | 2006 | DSLR | APS-C (1.6x) | 320-640 mm | 4176 gr | ||
Canon EOS RP | 2019 | Mirrorless | Full frame | 200-400 mm | 4105 gr | ||
Nikon D1 | 1999 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D100 | 2002 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D1H | 2001 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D1X | 2001 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D200 | 2005 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D2H | 2003 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D2Hs | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D2X | 2004 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D2Xs | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3 | 2007 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D300 | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3000 | 2009 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D300s | 2009 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3100 | 2010 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3200 | 2012 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3300 | 2014 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3400 | 2016 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3500 | 2018 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D3s | 2009 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D3x | 2008 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D4 | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D40 | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D40x | 2007 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D4s | 2014 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D5 | 2016 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D50 | 2005 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D500 | 2016 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5000 | 2009 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5100 | 2011 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5200 | 2012 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5300 | 2013 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5500 | 2015 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D5600 | 2016 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D6 | 2020 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D60 | 2008 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D600 | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D610 | 2013 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D70 | 2004 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D700 | 2008 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D7000 | 2010 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D70s | 2005 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D7100 | 2013 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D7200 | 2015 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D750 | 2014 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D7500 | 2017 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D780 | 2020 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D80 | 2006 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon D800 | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D800e | 2012 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D810 | 2014 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D810A | 2015 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D850 | 2017 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon D90 | 2008 | DSLR | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon Df | 2013 | DSLR | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z fc | 2021 | Mirrorless | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon Z5 | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z50 | 2019 | Mirrorless | DX (1.5x) | ||||
Nikon Z6 | 2018 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z6 II | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z7 | 2018 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z7 II | 2020 | Mirrorless | Full frame | ||||
Nikon Z9 | 2021 | Mirrorless | Full frame |
Pictures (product and sample images)
In order to see larger product images of the lens, click the link below.
Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
Alternatives to Canon EF 200-400mm f/4 IS L for Canon photographers
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