Lenses for DSLR

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM

Specifications

Specifications

  • 400mm

    Focal length

  • f/2.8

    Maximum aperture

  • 5-stop

    Image Stabilizer**

  • 9-bladed

    diaphragm

  • Focus lock/activate

    controls

  • World’s lightest 400mm f/2.8 lens*

    2840g

Specifications in detail

Optical Features / Specifications

  • Image Size
    Full Frame
  • 35mm Film Equivalent Focal Length (mm)
    -
  • Angle of View (Horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
    5°10', 3°30', 6°10'
  • Lens Construction (Elements/Groups)
    17/13
  • Number of Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Minimum Aperture
    32
  • Closest Focusing Distance (m)
    2.5
  • Maximum Magnification (x)
    0.17
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Image Stabilizer OIS1
    5-stops
  • AF Actuator
    Ring USM2

Accessories

  • Lens Cap
    E-180E
  • Lens Hood
    ET-155(W III)
  • Lens Case/Pouch
    Lens Soft case LS400
  • Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 II
    0.22-0.03
  • Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 II
    0.3-0.07
  • Extender Compatibility
    Compatible (Mark III only)
  • Other Accessories
    Canon drop-in 52mm filters
    Canon Drop-In Circular Polarizing Filter 52 (W III)
    Cannon Lens Short Hood ET-155B
    Lens Case 400E

Specifications with 1.4x Extender

  • Focal Length
    560
  • Maximum Magnification
    0.25
  • AF Possible
    Yes
  • Image Stabilizer
    Yes

Specifications with 2x Extender

  • Maximum Aperture
    4-25
  • Image Stabilizer
    Yes

Physical Specifications

  • Filter Diameter (mm)
    52 Drop in
  • Max. Diameter x Length (mm)3
    163 x 343
  • Weight (g)
    2840

* Amongst lenses for interchangeable lens cameras. As of September 2018, based on Canon’s research

  1. Tested under CIPA standards. Lenses released after July 2024 tested under CIPA-2024 standard in the yaw/pitch (+ roll in case of IBIS) directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera.
  2. Full time Manual focus
  3. Lens dimensions when in retracted state