Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x

Professional super-telephoto with integrated 1.4x extender

Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
88/100
LENS SCORE
Features 19
Performance 19
Durability 19
Price 12
Usability 19
Brand Canon
Model 5176B005

Key Features

OPTICS 24 elements in 20 groups with 1 fluorite and 4 UD elements
EXTENDER Built-in 1.4x teleconverter increases range to 280-560mm f/5.6
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type USM with internal focusing and full-time manual override
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 4 stops of compensation
APERTURE 9-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MIN FOCUS 2.0 meters (6.6 ft) across the entire zoom range
WEATHER SEALING Professional-grade dust and moisture resistance with fluorine coating
CONSTRUCTION Magnesium alloy barrel with tripod collar
FILTER 52mm drop-in filter system
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism with zoom lock switch
LIMITER Three-position focus limiter switch
CONTROLS Customizable AF stop buttons and focus preset playback
MOUNT Canon EF mount compatible with full-frame and APS-C

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present AF Stop buttons
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 200-400mm (280-560mm with extender)
Max Aperture f/4 (f/5.6 with extender)
Min Aperture f/32
Lens Construction 24 elements in 20 groups
Min Focus Distance 2.0m
Max Magnification 0.15x (0.21x with extender)
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Size 52mm (drop-in)
Stabilization 4 stops
Weight 3620g
Dimensions 128 x 366 mm