The Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is not only the longest Focal length lens available with OIS, it is also virtually the same physical size as the EF600mm f/4L IS USM (461mm vs. 456mm), while weighing nearly 2 lbs. less (4500g/9.9 lbs. vs. 5360g/11.8 lbs.). These outstanding features were made possible by the use of a lightweight magnesium alloy lens barrel construction and a state-of-the-art super-telephoto optical system featuring 2 Fluorite elements as well as Super UD and UD glass elements. The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is well-suited for a wide variety of long-range photo applications such as wildlife and nature photography as well as sports and documentary photojournalism.
This is the longest telephoto lens among Canon`s lineup, and a terrific choice for any long-distance application-outdoor sports, wildlife, news photojournalism, and so on. It`s actually lighter than Canon`s EF 600mm f/4L IS lens, weighing just under 10 lbs. It uses a refined optical design, with two fluorite lens elements, one UD element, and one Super-UD-glass element, for outstanding correction of color fringing and superb Contrast and sharpness. This super-telephoto lens uses magnesium-alloy barrel construction to enhance its light weight, and has weather-resistant gaskets throughout for use in harsh conditions. It`s compatible with both the EF 1.4x II and 2x II tele extenders for even more reach: EOS cameras with 45 AF points will continue to provide autofocus at the center AF point when the lens is used with the 1.4x extender. Finally, it`s image stabilized, providing up to 4 stops of correction for camera shake. This makes it even more practical in many situations
Product Specification
- Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) 2° 35’, 1° 40’, 3° 5’
- Lens construction (elements/groups) 18/14
- No. of diaphragm blades 8
- Minimum apertur 32
- Closest focusing distance (m) 6m
- Maximum magnification (x) 0.14
- Distance information Yes
- Image stabilizer 4-stops
- AF actuator Ring USM¹
- Filter diameter (mm) 52 Drop in
- Max. diameter x length (mm) 163 x 461
- Weight (g) 4500g
- Magnification - Extension Tube EF12 II 0.16-0.02
- Magnification - Extension Tube EF25 II 0.19-0.04
- Lens hood ET-155
- Soft case Lens case 800
- G.F.Holder III (hood III*) NC
- G.F.Holder IV (hood IV*) NC
- Extenders EF1.4x II and EF2x II Compatible
AF actuator ¹ Mechanical full-time manual focusing built-in
* Maximum number of Hood III/IV attachable. In the case of zoom lenses, the maximum number applies to the shortest focal length.
