Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM Specifications
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Product |
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| Name |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM
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| Manufacturer | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
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| Release Year | 1999 |
| MSRP |
6999 USD
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Lens Type |
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| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
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| Mount | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
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| Autofocus (AF) | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
Yes
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| Motor Type | No information |
| Focus Method | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 450 cm |
Aperture |
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| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information |
Optics |
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| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information |
Focal Length |
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| Focal Length | 500 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA rating |
N/A
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating |
Physical |
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| Weather Sealing | Yes |
| Diameter | 146 mm |
| Length | 387 mm |
| Weight | 3870 gr |
Other |
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| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-123B |
| Tripod Collar | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A |