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Canon EF 500 mm f/4L IS II USM

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Manufacturer Canon
Model EF 500 mm f/4L IS II USM
Lens style Telephoto
Focal length 500 mm
Maximum aperture f/4
Angle of view o
Closest focusing distance 3.7 m
Maximum magnification 1:6.7
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Auto focus type USM
Lens Construction 16 elements / 12 groups
Filter diameter 52 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Canon EF
Dimensions 146 x 383 mm
Weight 3190 g
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Average rating (1 owners reviews)
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5.00 Excellent
Owners reviews (1)
  1. Gary
    Gary 5 November 2013, 13:45
    Build quality
    Optical quality
    Value for money

    Overall

    IP 1.0.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: 10000
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: A little awkward to carry by the tripod mount.

    Pros: Fairly light, sharp wide open. Even with a t.c. sharp wide open.

    Summary: Not much to say other than. If you are a birder or need a 500mm lens you cannot get much better IMO.