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Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM

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Pros

  • has fast autofocus and a very effective and useful image stabilization
  • image quality is excellent as well
  • The lens is sharp enough and the IS works well

Cons

  • don't have a real lens cap
  • You risk damaging the lens mount on the body
  • USM Lens
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  • Fixed
  • 17
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 600 mm
  • yes
  • Normal, Telephoto
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Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM

Pros

  • has fast autofocus and a very effective and useful image stabilization
  • image quality is excellent as well
  • The lens is sharp enough and the IS works well
  • It works well on Full frame and cut down sensors
  • Sharpness has even been improved

Cons

  • don't have a real lens cap
  • You risk damaging the lens mount on the body
  • USM Lens
  • noticeably more barrel distortion
  • pretty large and almost heavier than the lens

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Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max4
Aperture min32
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades8
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements17
Groups13
Special elements / coatings
  • 1 Fluorite element
  • 2 UD elements
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Dimensions
Weight189.07 oz
Diameter6.61 in
Length17.95 in
Rear drop-in2.05 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 600
Maximum magnification0.12 x
Image stabilisationyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance5.50
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • Grey
  • White
Body materialsMetal
Optional accessoriesLens Case 600
Tripod collaryes
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (1)

Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM Review
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Published: 18.10.2005
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM Review

Find out if the Canon 600mm lens is right for you.

By The Imaging Resource
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