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| EF 600mm f/4 IS USM | |
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Maker: | Canon |
| Image stabilization: |  Yes |
| Ultrasonic motor: | Yes |
| Short back focus: |  No |
| Macro capable: | No |
| Unique features: | Push/pull zoom |
| Application: | Professional telezoom |
| Technical data | |
| Type: | Zoom |
| Focal length: | 600mm |
| Frame coverage: | Full frame |
| Aperture (max/min): | f/4 to f/32 |
| Construction: | 13 groups / 17 elements |
| # Diaphragm blades: | 8 |
| Close focus distance: | 5.5m |
| Max. magnification: | 0.12 |
| Physical | |
| Max. diameter: | 168mm |
| Max. length: | 456mm |
| Weight: | 5.360kg / 11.82 lb |
| Filter diameter: | 52mm drop-in |
| Accessories | |
| Angle of view | |
| History | |
| Introduced: | November 1988 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP US$ | 923,000 yen (USM) / 1,290,000 yen (IS USM) |
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/4 IS version in September 1999 (1,290,000 yen)2
The IS version has more lens groups and elements, and the weight was reduced from 6kg to 5.36kg.21 Both lenses are compatible with the Canon Extender EF teleconverters.
References
- ^ a b "EF600mm f/4L IS USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved on 2007-05-29.
- ^ a b "EF600mm f/4L USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved on 2007-05-29.
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