Canon EF 600mm lens
The Canon EF 600mm is a super-telephoto lens made by Canon Inc. The lens has an EF mount to work with the EOS line of cameras.
- f/4L USM lens was released in November 1988 (923,000 yen).[1]
- f/4L IS USM lens was released in September 1999 (1,290,000 yen).[2]
- f/4L IS II USM lens was announced in February 2011 (US$12,999 at release, now US$11,499).[3][4]
The IS version has more lens groups and elements, and the weight was reduced from 6 kg to 5.36 kg for the first IS version. The weight was further reduced to 3.92 kg for the 2nd IS version.[2][4] All lenses are compatible with the Canon Extender EF teleconverters.
Specifications
| Attribute | f/4L USM | f/4L IS USM | f/4L IS II USM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image |
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| Key features | |||
| Full-frame compatible |  Yes
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| Image stabilizer |  No
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Yes
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| Environmental sealing | Yes
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| Ultrasonic Motor | Yes
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| Stepping Motor | No
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| L-series | Yes
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| Diffractive Optics | No
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| Macro | No
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| Technical data | |||
| Focal length | 600 mm | ||
| Aperture (max/min) | f/4 / f/32 | ||
| Construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| # of diaphragm blades | 8 | 9 (circular aperture) | |
| Closest focusing distance | 6 m (17.95 ft) | 5.5 m (16.45 ft) | 4.5 m (14.8 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 0.11x | 0.12x | 0.15x |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 3°30' | ||
| Vertical viewing angle | 2°20' | ||
| Diagonal viewing angle | 4°10' | ||
| Physical data | |||
| Weight | 6000 g (212.4 oz) | 5360 g (189.8 oz) | 3920 g (138.8 oz) |
| Maximum diameter | 167 mm (6.6") | 168 mm (6.6") | |
| Length | 456 mm (17.9") | 448 mm (17.6") | |
| Filter diameter | 48 mm (rear) | Any 52(WII)-series drop-in filter | |
| Accessories | |||
| Lens case | ? | 600 | 600B |
| Lens hood | ? | ET-160 | ET-160 (WII) |
| Lens cap | ? | E-185 | E-185B |
| Retail information | |||
| Release date | November 1988 | September 1999 | June 2011 |
| Currently in production? | No
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| MSRP US$ | 923,000 yen | 1,290,000 yen (w/case and hood) | $11,499.00 |
References
- ^ "EF600mm f/4L USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
- ^ a b "EF600mm f/4L IS USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
- ^ "EF600mm f/4L IS II USM". Canon Press Release. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
- ^ a b "EF600mm f/4L IS II USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
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