Canon EF 400 mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Canon Sep 2018
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 400 mm f/2.8L IS III USM

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 400 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 2840 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2018. That combination suits wildlife and sports photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This super-telephoto prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 17 elements / 13 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
400mm
Focal
2840 g
Weight
Sep 2018
Released
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Good for wildlifesports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
400 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
17 elements / 13 groups
Minimum focusing distance
2.5 m (98.43 inches)
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
343 x 163 mm
Weight
2840 g (100.18 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 99% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 400 mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Small bird, rugged coast
01 Small bird, rugged coast by rjonsen
Flying away with the prize
02 Flying away with the prize by rjonsen
Perched in the woodland
03 Perched in the woodland by rjonsen
Flying across the marsh
04 Flying across the marsh by rjonsen
Posing for the camera
05 Posing for the camera by rjonsen
Landing in the burrow
06 Landing in the burrow by rjonsen
9H-CXG Boeing 737-800 Corendon Airlines Humberside Airport EGNJ 02.06-26
07 9H-CXG Boeing 737-800 Corendon Airlines Humberside Airport EGNJ 02.06-26 by rjonsen
The elusive Bittern breaking cover
08 The elusive Bittern breaking cover by rjonsen
Flying home with a family treat
09 Flying home with a family treat by rjonsen
D-472 Boeing CH-47F Chinook Royal Netherlands Airforce RAF Spadeadam EGOM 23.06-26
10 D-472 Boeing CH-47F Chinook Royal Netherlands Airforce RAF Spadeadam EGOM 23.06-26 by rjonsen
Eyes locked on target
11 Eyes locked on target by rjonsen
Flying along the water
12 Flying along the water by rjonsen
Resting on the reeds
13 Resting on the reeds by rjonsen
Posing with the catch
14 Posing with the catch by rjonsen
Splashing takeoff
15 Splashing takeoff by rjonsen
Blending in with the surroundings
16 Blending in with the surroundings by rjonsen
Breakfast is served
17 Breakfast is served by rjonsen
Low over the water
18 Low over the water by rjonsen
Hanging off a rock
19 Hanging off a rock by rjonsen
Long tailed juvenile tit
20 Long tailed juvenile tit by rjonsen
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Video reviews

2 on YouTube
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