Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
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Specifications
Basic Information
Mount
EF - Canon
Announced Date
July 1999
Release Date
July 1999
MSRP At Launch
$6,400 USD
Weight
3870 g
Dimensions
Length387mm
Diameter146mm
Optics
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
500mm
Magnification
0.12x
Minimum Focus Distance
14.76ft / 4.50m
Number of Elements
17
Number of Element Groups
13
Has Diffractive Optics
No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/4
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Number of Diaphragm Blades
8
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
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
Yes
Has Stabilization Switch
Yes
CIPA Stabilization Rating Stops
2 stops
Build & Controls
Mount Material
Metal
Has Weather Sealing
Yes
Filters
Accepts Filter Types
Rear Drop-in
Drop In Filter Size
52mm
Accessories
Has Lens Hood
Yes
Has Tripod Collar/Lens Foot
Yes
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Item CreatedOctober 6, 2025
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