Canon EF 400mm 4.0 DO IS II USM

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UPC:
13803217049
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MFR:
8404B002
$6,899.00

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format

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Key Features

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
  • Gapless Dual-Layer Diffractive Optics
  • One Aspherical Element, One UD Element

Overview

Canon EF 400mm 4.0 DO IS II USM

From The Manufacturer
 
 
 
The EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM lens delivers brilliant high-speed performance for professionals with minimal glare and superb image quality. Taking advantage of the best in lens technology, it features gapless dual-layer diffractive optical elements for improved diffraction efficiency with reduced flare. These elements are arranged with a large-diameter ground aspheric lens and a UD lens for a new level of sharpness and clarity. New coatings help to reduce ghosting, ensure excellent color balance and reduce fingerprints on the front and rear of the lens.

Professional L-series dust- and water-resistant construction is complemented by impressive performance: a 3 mode Image Stabilization system offers up to four stops of compensation and can even prevent operational errors when the camera is mounted on a tripod. AF stop buttons placed on the front of the lens can automatically stop focusing at any time; full time manual focus ensures complete control no matter the AF mode, and a Power Focus (PF) mode makes for smooth focus transitions when shooting movies. The EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM focuses down to 10.8 ft. (3.3 meters), has a 9-blade aperture for pleasing, soft, out-of-focus areas, and is constructed with environmentally friendly lead-free glass.
Features
 
  • Compact, lightweight super telephoto lens that is ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
  • Newly-developed gapless dual-layer diffractive optical elements deliver improved image quality with reduced flare.
  • Large diameter ground aspherical lens and UD lens for even greater optical performance.
  • Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four shutter speed stops of correction*.
  • Three image stabilization modes (standard, panning, and during exposure only) provide exceptional results for a wide range of shooting situations.
  • For greater convenience, Image Stabilizer does not have to be disabled when shooting with a tripod.
  • AF stop buttons on the front of the lens allow you to stop autofocusing at any point.
  • Optimized lens placement and coatings deliver exceptional color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare.
  • Highly resistant to dust and water, enabling shooting even in harsh conditions.
  • Circular aperture (9 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.
  • Full-time manual focus allows manual focus adjustment while in AF Mode.
  • Power Focus mode enables smooth focus shifts essential for filmmaking.
  • Fluorine coating on front and rear lens surfaces reduces smears and fingerprints.
  • Minimum focusing distance of 10.8 ft./3.3 m.
* According to CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards.
 
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Specifications
 
 
 

The Canon EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS II Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens delivers brilliant high-speed performance for professionals with minimal glare and superb image quality. Taking advantage of the best in lens technology, it features gapless dual-layer diffractive optical elements for improved diffraction efficiency with reduced flare. These elements are arranged with a large-diameter ground aspheric lens and a UD lens for a new level of sharpness and clarity. New coatings help to reduce ghosting, ensure excellent color balance and reduce fingerprints on the front and rear of the lens.

Professional L-series dust- and water-resistant construction is complemented by impressive performance: a 3 mode Image Stabilization system offers up to four stops of compensation and can even prevent operational errors when the camera is mounted on a tripod. AF stop buttons placed on the front of the lens can automatically stop focusing at any time; full time manual focus ensures complete control no matter the AF mode, and a Power Focus (PF) mode makes for smooth focus transitions when shooting movies. The EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM focuses down to 10.8 ft. (3.3 meters), has a 9-blade aperture for pleasing, soft, out-of-focus areas, and is constructed with environmentally friendly lead-free glass.
Discontinued
Yes
Product Name
Canon EF 400mm 4.0 DO IS II USM
MFR #
8404B002
Price
$6,899.00
Brand
Canon

Customer Reviews

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Winner!
My company rented this lens for me for the Breeders' Cup. This lens hit it out of the ball park. Light weight, no distortion, amazing photos! Plan to put this on my wish list
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Close but no cigar!
Would prefer a f3.5 version of the DO lens. Because of price, plus size and weight, It would soon become the most popular telephoto for wildlife, just as it was for many years with Nikon. You wouldn't think a half a stop would make much of a difference, but it greatly reduces the size when compared to the f2.8, plus the sharpness and low light capability and versatility would be improved over the f4. With the emphasis on making tele lenses lighter, yet more shock resistant, it is also convenient for backcountry and air travel. Adding a 1.4x teleconverter to the f3.5 lens is a convenient combination for doing wildlife, yet the speed of the lens is still very reasonable to work with in subdued light. Canon, please bring back a smaller, lighter version of this classic and very popular f3.5 lens!
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Excellent Lens
My company specializes in high altitude photography we recently replaced our legacy lenses with this masterpiece of optical engineering.
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Too good for words
Superb sharpness even with Mk III 2X extender. Works great with mono-pod for fast paced sports. If it wasn't for the price, I would have bought it long ago.
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Extremely sharp and very easy to handle
Purchased this lens to replace my EF300mm F2.8LIS and my EF500mm F4IS. Wanted to go lighter and this lens was right in the middle of the 2 focal lengths and saved me a ton of weight. Optically I think this lens is right there with my 300mm and sharper than my 500mm. Sharp with excellent contrast along with very good background rendition. It takes the 1.4 and 2X teleconverters and remains very sharp and still focuses quite well. I have nothing but praise for the lens.
P
Excellent Lens
My company specializes in high altitude photography we recently replaced our legacy lenses with this masterpiece of optical engineering.
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Lightweight, Sharp, My Go-To Lens
I purchased this lens over a year ago. Extremely satisfied with the results. The overall performance of this lens is in line with its MTF charts - superb! The portability of this lens is second to none. It did not disappoint.
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Lightweight, Sharp, My "Go-To" Lens
I purchased this lens over a year ago. Extremely satisfied with the results. The overall performance of this lens is in line with its MTF charts - superb! The portability of this lens is second to none. It did not disappoint.
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Extremely sharp and very easy to handle
Purchased this lens to replace my EF300mm F2.8LIS and my EF500mm F4IS. Wanted to go lighter and this lens was right in the middle of the 2 focal lengths and saved me a ton of weight. Optically I think this lens is right there with my 300mm and sharper than my 500mm. Sharp with excellent contrast along with very good background rendition. It takes the 1.4 and 2X teleconverters and remains very sharp and still focuses quite well. I have nothing but praise for the lens.
P
Close but no cigar!
Would prefer a f3.5 version of the DO lens. Because of price, plus size and weight, It would soon become the most popular telephoto for wildlife, just as it was for many years with Nikon. You wouldn't think a half a stop would make much of a difference, but it greatly reduces the size when compared to the f2.8, plus the sharpness and low light capability and versatility would be improved over the f4. With the emphasis on making tele lenses lighter, yet more shock resistant, it is also convenient for backcountry and air travel. Adding a 1.4x teleconverter to the f3.5 lens is a convenient combination for doing wildlife, yet the speed of the lens is still very reasonable to work with in subdued light. Canon, please bring back a smaller, lighter version of this classic and very popular f3.5 lens!

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