Lens type |
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Lens mount | Canon EF |
Aperture max | 5.6 |
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Aperture min | 32 |
Aperture ring | no |
Number of diaphragm blades | 8 |
Aperture features | Rounded diaphragm |
Construction | Fixed |
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Elements | 18 |
Groups | 14 |
Special elements / coatings |
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Weight | 158.73 oz |
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Diameter | 6.42 in |
Length | 18.15 in |
Drop-in filter | 2.05 in |
Max Format size | Full-frame |
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Focal length | < 800 |
Maximum magnification | 0.14 x |
4 stop with tripod detection | yes |
Focus method | Internal |
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Autofocus | yes |
Autofocus motor type | Ring Type Ultrasonic |
Full-time Manual focusing | yes |
Closest focusing distance | 6.0 |
Distance scale | yes |
Depth of field (DoF) scale | yes |
Colour of product |
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Body materials |
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Optional accessories | Lens Case 800 |
Tripod collar | yes |
Hood supplied | yes |
Filter thread | yes |
Sealing | yes |
A fast 800mm prime telephoto lens that will provide high performance for sports and wildlife photographers.Canon's EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens is a 'big gun' in many ways. Weighing 4.5 kilograms and almost half a metre long with its lens hood attached, it's a challenge to shoot with. However, it also has a maximum aperture of f/5.6, which is outstanding for a lens with such a long focal length. Not unexpectedly, it's priced accordingly at just under $17,000 and comes in a specially-designed, lockable lens case with a contoured interior and Velcro tie-down.
Looking for a Canon 800mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.
The arrival of the new Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens was a case of perfect timing as within a few days I’d be on the road for a couple of weeks photographing the abundance of wildlife at the Blackwater Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland. From there I planned to drive to a favorite haunt of mine for some spectacular railroad photography near Sand Patch, Pennsylvania. The last time I used an 800mm lens was Sigma’s offering, which also has a constant aperture of f/5.6 and for the money is one sharp optical product.
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