Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

2016-11-29
/ By LensesKO
/ 3 COMMENTS

Bring your photographic subjects closer with this Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS Super Telephoto Lens USM. This next-generation super telephoto L-series lens with an Image Stabilizer is one of the world’s best lenses for wildlife and nature photography. The optical system is designed with a maximum aperture of f/4. One fluorite element and two UD-glass elements effectively correct aberrations resulting in sharp and excellent delineation.

Lens Construction – 17 elements in 13 groups Diagonal Angle of View – 5 Focus Adjustment – Inner focusing system with USM Closest Focusing Distance – 14.8 ft./4.5m Filter Size – 52mm Drop-In Max. Diameter x Length – 5.8 in. x 15.2 in./146 x 387mm Weight – 8.5 oz./3870g Canon 1 year limited warranty

Product Features

EF mount; super telephoto lens
Fluorite and Ultra-low Dispersion-glass; image stabilizer; internal focusing; full-time manual focus
500mm focal length
f/4 maximum aperture
Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM)

DocKayT says:

2016-11-29 at 3:33 pm

This is a big lens … I ordered this lens via Amazon from Calumet and it arrived ahead of schedule and was perfectly wrapped. I have not had a chance yet to shoot in the field but “tested” the lens in the backyard. Image quality is what I expected after having read a lot of reviews here and elsewhere.For those considering this lens, however, it appears worth mentioning you be aware of the consequences: You will most probably need another tripod since this lens is heavy. Only high quality heavy duty tripods will do it. Also, like me, you may not have owned a premier class ballhead or gimbal head. This will cost you a lot. Carefully look if you can mount a 500mm f4 on either. Some manufactures explicitly recommend not to use with this lens although the reported weight load would allow to do so. You will need to research a lot. Further, you need another backpack! Honestly, there is not too much to chose from. The …

Marsha Elder says:

2016-11-29 at 4:02 pm

You get what you pay for

Joe West says:

2016-11-29 at 4:30 pm

Amazing Telephoto Lens!