Canon EF 600mm lens

Canon super telephoto 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.

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

Key features
Full-frame compatible  Yes
Image stabilizer  No  Yes
Environmental sealing  Yes
Ultrasonic Motor  Yes
Stepping Motor  No
L-series  Yes
Diffractive Optics  No
Macro  No
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  
MSRP US$ 923,000 yen 1,290,000 yen (w/case and hood) $11,499.00
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lens inside

References

  1. "EF600mm f/4L USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
  2. 1 2 "EF600mm f/4L IS USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
  3. "EF600mm f/4L IS II USM". Canon Press Release. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
  4. 1 2 "EF600mm f/4L IS II USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
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