Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
$729 USD
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Specifications
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Mount
EF - Canon
Announced Date
May 1993
Release Date
May 1993
MSRP At Launch
$1,212 USD
MPB Max Price
$729 USD
Weight
1250 g
Dimensions
Length256.5mm
Diameter90mm
Optics
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
400mm
Magnification
0.11x
Minimum Focus Distance
11.48ft / 3.50m
Number of Elements
7
Number of Element Groups
6
Has Diffractive Optics
No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Number of Diaphragm Blades
8
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
No
Has Aperture Ring
No
Focus
Has Autofocus
Yes
Focus Motor Type
USM
Has AF/MF Switch
Yes
Has Focus Limiter
Yes
Has Focus Ring
Yes
Has Internal Focus
Yes
Front Element Rotates
No
Stabilization
Has Image Stabilization
No
Build & Controls
Mount Material
Metal
Has Weather Sealing
Yes
Filters
Accepts Filter Types
Front Screw-on
Front Filter Thread Size
77mm
Accessories
Has Lens Hood
Yes
Has Tripod Collar/Lens Foot
Yes
Notes
- Built-in lens hood.
- WARNING: unstabilised teleprime can result in blurry images.
- Shares tripod collar with EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
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Item CreatedOctober 6th, 2025
Last UpdatedOctober 6th, 2025
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