Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
$5,399 USD
Specifications
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Mount
EF - Canon
Announced Date
May 2008
Release Date
May 2008
MSRP At Launch
$11,440.34 USD
MPB Max Price
$5,399 USD
Weight
4500 g
Dimensions
Length461mm
Diameter163mm
Optics
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
800mm
Magnification
0.14x
Minimum Focus Distance
19.69ft / 6.00m
Number of Elements
18
Number of Element Groups
14
Has Diffractive Optics
No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Number of Diaphragm Blades
8
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
Yes
Has Aperture Ring
No
Focus
Has Autofocus
Yes
Focus Motor Type
USM
Has AF/MF Switch
Yes
Has Focus Limiter
Yes
Has Focus Recall Button
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
4 stops
Build & Controls
Mount Material
Metal
Has Weather Sealing
Yes
Number of Function Buttons
5
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 CreatedSeptember 29th, 2025
Last UpdatedSeptember 29th, 2025
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