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

Professional grade super-telephoto zoom lens

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 9524B002

Key Features

OPTICS 21 elements in 16 groups with Fluorite and Super UD elements
STABILIZATION 4-stop Image Stabilizer with three distinct IS modes
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type USM with internal focusing and full-time manual override
COATING Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce flare and ghosting
MINIMUM FOCUS 0.98m (3.22 ft) minimum focusing distance
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
WEATHER SEALING Dust and water-resistant construction with fluorine coatings
ZOOM MECHANISM Rotary-type zoom ring with adjustable torque
MOUNT Canon EF mount compatible with full-frame and APS-C
FILTER SIZE 77mm filter thread diameter
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Canon Extender EF 1.4x and 2x
BUILD Magnesium alloy construction for high durability
ACCESSORIES Includes tripod mount ring and ET-83D lens hood

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Rotary type with torque adjustment
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 100-400mm
Aperture Range f/4.5-5.6 to f/32-40
Lens Construction 21 elements in 16 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.98m
Max Magnification 0.31x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (circular)
Filter Size 77mm
Image Stabilization 4 stops
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 1640g (without tripod mount)
Dimensions 94 x 193 mm