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Canon EF 500 mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 500 mm f/4L IS USM
 

Specifications:

Manufacturer Canon
Model EF 500 mm f/4L IS USM
Lens style Telephoto
Focal length 500 mm
Maximum aperture f/4
Angle of view o
Closest focusing distance 4.5 m
Maximum magnification 1:8.33
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 8
Auto focus type USM
Lens Construction 17 elements / 13 groups
Filter diameter 52 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Canon EF
Dimensions 146 x 387 mm
Weight 3870 g
Additional information Marketed July 1999

Average rating (1 owners reviews).

Build quality 5.00
Optical quality 5.00
Value for money 5.00
Overall 5.00
Build quality
Optical quality
Value for money
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User: FS
IP 81.243.x.x
Date: 2012-03-12 16:58:07
Owner since: 5 years
Price:
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: quite heavy, tripod or other kind of support (beanbag, monopod, ...) is a necessity at all times

Pros: razorsharp wide open, very sharp and good contrast with 1.4 extender and usable with 2x extender

Summary: fantastic lens for wildlife photography


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