This lens is ideal for sports and wildlife photography. The newly designed optical system has one fluorite element and two UD-glass elements to obtain high resolution and high contrast. Also, the minimum focusing distance was reduced to 18 ft. (5.5m). Extender EF 2x II can be attached to increase the focal length to 1200mm while retaining AF (at the center focusing point with the EOS-1v and EOS-3).
Next-generation super telephoto L-series lens with an Image Stabilizer, it's one of the world's best lenses for wildlife and nature photography. The optical system is newly designed with a maximum aperture of f/4. One fluorite element and two UD-glass elements effectively correct aberrations resulting in sharp and excellent delineation.
Features
- Incorporates Image Stabilizer (IS) technology for sharp images at slower shutter speeds (2 stops slower)
- Fluorite and 2 UD elements deliver exceptionally sharp, high contrast imaging performance
- Ring Type USM for high speed, silent autofocus
- Ideal for many applications including sports and wildlife photography
Specifications
| Construction | 13 groups /17 elements |
| Angle of view | 4° 10' |
| F stop range | 4-32 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 5.5m / 18 ft. |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:8.3 |
| Filter Size | 52mm Drop-In |
| Dimensions (Length x Diameter) | 18.0" x 6.6" / 456.0mm x 168.0 |
| Weight | 11.8 lbs. / 5,360g |
Includes
- Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM Image Stabilizer AutoFocus Telephoto Lens
- Case
- ET-185 Hood
- Wide Strap
- 52mm Drop-In Gel Filter Holder (with glass filter mounted)
