Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM

Versatile Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS DSLRs

Overview

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon EOS DSLR cameras. Part of Canon's prestigious L-series, this lens offers superior image quality, robust build, and advanced features, making it ideal for wildlife, sports, and action photography.

Key Features

Versatile Telephoto Zoom Range

• 100-400mm Focal Length: Provides a flexible zoom range, perfect for capturing distant subjects, from wildlife and sports to detailed close-ups.
• Wide Aperture Range: f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture allows for good performance in various lighting conditions.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 21 elements in 16 groups, including one fluorite and one Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) element to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and contrast.
• Air Sphere Coating (ASC): Reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Advanced Image Stabilization

• Optical Image Stabilization: Provides up to 4 stops of shake correction, enabling sharp and clear images, especially in low-light conditions or at longer focal lengths.
• Three IS Modes:
  • Mode 1: General shooting.
  • Mode 2: Panning with a moving subject.
  • Mode 3: For fast-moving subjects where IS is active only during exposure.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Ring-Type USM (Ultrasonic Motor): Provides fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Inner Focusing System: Maintains the lens length during focusing, providing faster and more reliable autofocus performance.

Specifications

• Model: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
• Mount Type: Canon EF mount (Full-Frame and APS-C)
• Focal Length: 100-400mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/32-38
• Lens Elements/Groups: 21 elements in 16 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.98 m (3.22 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.31x
• Filter Diameter: 77mm
• Dimensions: 94 x 193 mm (3.7 x 7.6 in)
• Weight: 1,640 g (3.61 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Professional Build Quality

• L-Series Durability: Part of Canon’s professional L-series, known for its superior build quality and performance.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front and rear elements to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Control and Usability

• Zoom Touch Adjustment Ring: Allows for easy control over zoom ring torque, providing smoother or tighter zoom action based on preference.
• Tripod Mount: Detachable, rotating tripod mount for improved balance and support when shooting with a tripod.