Canon EF 800mm lens

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EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

The Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Key features
Maker: Canon
Image stabilization: Yes Yes
Ultrasonic motor: Yes Yes
Application: Super Telephoto
Technical data
Type: Prime
Focal length: 800mm
Aperture (max/min): f/5.6
Construction: groups / elements
Close focus distance: 6 m
Physical
Max. length: 18.2" / 46.1 cm
Weight: 9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg
Filter diameter: 52mm drop-in
Accessories
Angle of view
History
Introduced: May 2008
Retail info
MSRP US$ $11,999.00

The Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens is a super-telephoto lens recently announced by Canon Inc.

It will be released at a MSRP of US$11,999.00.

[edit] Technical information

The EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM is a professional L series lens set for a May 2008 release. This lens will be constructed with a magnesium alloy body and mount and with plastic extremities and switches. Features of this lens are: a wide rubber focus ring that is damped, a focus distance window, the ability to limit the focus range, a focus-preset mechanism, an image stabilizer that is effective up to four stops and is tripod sensing, an AF stop switch, and weather sealing. A maximum aperture of f/5.6 gives this lens the ability to create depth of field effects. The optical construction of this lens contains two fluorite lens elements, and "Super UD" (Ultra low Dispersion) and UD Lens elements. This lens uses an inner focusing system powered by a ring type USM motor. This lens is compatible with the Canon Extender EF teleconverters.


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