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Overview

Superb long focus lens beloved of sports and nature photographers the world over. Fast and effective focus with good image stabilisation (that holds up well against the new improved mk2 version)

Available from: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | B&H | Adorama

Lens specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 500mm 1:1.4
Lens Construction 17 elements in 13 groups
Diagonal Angle of View
Focus Adjustment Ring type USM, inner focusing system, full-time manual focus
Closest Focusing Distance 4.5m / 14.8 ft.
Filter Size 52mm rear drop in
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 146 x 387mm / 5.8" x 15.2"; 3.870g / 8.5 lbs

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Sample images

None available at present.

Product launch

No information available on the 1999 launch of this lens.

Used Canon Lenses
• UK: MPB | Park
• USA: B&H | Adorama
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