Canon EF 500mm f/4.5L USM
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Specifications
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Mount
EF - Canon
Announced Date
March 1992
Release Date
1992
MSRP At Launch
$4,889 USD
Weight
3000 g
Dimensions
Length390mm
Diameter130mm
Optics
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
500mm
Magnification
0.11x
Minimum Focus Distance
16.40ft / 5.00m
Number of Elements
8
Number of Element Groups
7
Has Diffractive Optics
No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/4.5
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Number of Diaphragm Blades
9
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
Rear Drop-in
Drop In Filter Size
48mm
Accessories
Has Lens Hood
Yes
Has Tripod Collar/Lens Foot
No
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Item CreatedNovember 3rd, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 3rd, 2025
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