Canon EF 500mm lens

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EF 500mm f4/L USM

From left to right : the 28-300, the 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, the 300mm f/2.8 and the 500mm f/4
Key Features
Maker: Canon
Image Stabilisation: Yes Yes
Silent AF Motor: Yes Yes
Application: Super Telephoto
Technical Data
Type: Prime
Focal Length : 500mm
Aperture (max/min): f/4 - f/32
Construction: 13 groups / 17 elements
Close focus distance: 14.8' / 4.5m
Max. Magnification: 1:8.3
Physical
Max. Length: 15.2in / 39cm
Weight: 8.53lbs / 3.87kg
Filter diameter: 52mm (rear)
Accessories
Angle of View
Diagonal: 5 °
History
Retail Info
MSRP US$ $5500


The EF 500mm f/4L USM lens is a super-telephoto lens made by Canon Inc. The lens has an EF mount to work with the EOS line of cameras. The lens is most commonly used by wildlife photographers, particularly when the subjects are birds.