Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Mount: Canon EF
Image format: 135 36×24 mm
Items/groups: 9/7
Focal length: 200 mm
Angle of View: 12 ° 135
Aperture: 2.8 – 32
Number of blades: 8
MDF: 1.5m
Hood type: ET-83BII
Light Filter: 72mm
Size: 83,2×136,2 mm
Weight: 765 g
Price: $2430
The focal length for the APS-C format corresponds to 320 mm in 35 mm equivalent. Sufficiently compact and lightweight lens with ultrasonic motor focuses quickly, suitable not only for quiet shooting, but also for reportage. Well known for very good image quality and picture quality.
Round aperture and sufficient focal length allow for beautiful background blur. Often used for outdoor portraits. Popular because of its ruggedness, compactness and high image quality.
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Mount: Canon EF
Image Format: 135 36×24 mm
Elements/groups: 15/11
Focal length: 300 mm
Angle of View: 8° 15′ 135
Aperture: 4 – 32
Number of lobes: 8
MDF: 1.5m
Hood type: –
Light Filter: 77mm
Dimensions: 90×221 mm
Weight: 1190 g
Price: $1520
Focal length for the APS-C format corresponds to 480 mm in 35 mm equivalent. A lens designed for “mainstream” photography. Its more expensive competitors with higher aperture ratio are noticeably heavier, and the overall weight of the system tires out even very sturdy photographers when working for long periods of time. Despite its relatively low aperture and light weight, the image quality and frame strength of this telephoto lens is top-notch, as evidenced by its belonging to the L-series. The low price for this quality makes it even more attractive.
Canon EF 300 mm f/2.8 L IS II USM
Mount: Canon EF
Image format: 135 36×24 mm
Elements/groups: 9/7
Focal length: 300 mm
Angle of View: 8° 15′ 135
Aperture: 2.8 to 32
Number of blades: 8
2.0m MDF: 2.0m
Hood type: ET-120 WII
Light filter: 52 mm internal
Dimensions: 128×248 mm
Weight: 2400 g
Price: $8,700
Focal length for the APS-C format corresponds to 480 mm in 35 mm equivalent. This is the second modification of the award-winning lens, well received by sports photographers.
Optics have been redesigned and new stabilisation technologies have been applied. New lens coatings completely eliminate internal light leakage. Fluorite elements practically eliminate chromatic aberration.
Large, heavy and expensive lens – also indispensable for wildlife photography. The only drawback is the price tag.
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Mount: Canon EF
Image Format: 135 36×24 mm
Elements/groups: 7/6
Focal length: 400mm
Angle of view: 6° 10′ 135
Iris: 5.6 – 32
Number of blades: 8
MDF: 3.5m
Type of lens hood: –
Light filter: 77 mm
Dimensions: 90×256.5 mm
Weight: 1250 g
Price: $1430.
Focal length for the APS-C format is 640 mm in 35 mm equivalent. A budget variant of the “four-hundred-meter” nevertheless belongs to the professional L series and is designed primarily for those photographers who value the weight characteristics.
Dust proof construction and compact size made it popular for expeditionary work. The lens has a removable tripod mount, which reduces the already small size. Image quality at a very high level, comparable to more expensive lenses.
Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Mount: Canon EF
Image format: 135 36×24 mm
Elements/groups: 17/13
Focal length: 400mm
Angle of view: 6° 10′ 135
Aperture: 4 – 32
Number of blades: 8
MDF: 3.5 m
Hood type: ET-120
Light filter: 52 mm inside
Dimensions: 128×232.7 mm
Weight: 1940 g
Price: $8000
APS-C focal length corresponds to 640 mm in 35 mm equivalent. Another compact and no longer cheap lens. Its main feature is that the optical scheme of the lens is built with a DO type diffractive element and a fluorite lens, which makes it possible to noticeably reduce the length of the lens.
Technically it does not belong to the L series, but it is made according to the technology used in that series. The lens is primarily designed for reportage photography but can be used successfully wherever this focal length is required.
Canon EF 400 mm f/2.8 L IS II USM
Mount: Canon EF
Image format: 135 36×24 mm
Elements/groups: 16/12
Focal length: 400 mm
Angle of view: 6° 10′ 135
Aperture: 2.8 – 32
Number of lobes: 9
MDF: 2.7mm
Hood type: ET-155 WII
Light filter: 52mm internal
Dimensions: 163×343mm
Weight: 3850 g
Price: $12,000
The focal length for the APS-C format corresponds to 640 mm in 35 mm equivalent. This high performance telephoto lens was redesigned in 2010 and has since proved to be an excellent lens, even though the previous model was still very good.
An exceptionally rugged frame, excellent picture quality and fast focus, complemented by the most advanced stabilization system. A bit heavy for handheld photography, but some photographers use it quite successfully. Mainly used for sports and wildlife photography.
Canon EF 500 mm f/4.0 L IS II USM
Mount: Canon EF
Image format: 135 36×24 mm
Elements/groups: 16/12
Focal length: 500 mm
Angle of view: 5° 135
Aperture: 4 – 32
Number of blades: 9
MDF: 3.7 m
Type of lens hood: ET-138 WII
Light filter: 52 mm internal
Dimensions: 146×383 mm
Weight: 3190 g
Price: $12,600
Its focal length in APS-C format is equivalent to 800 mm in 35 mm format. One of the most popular telephoto lenses for wildlife. Particularly appealing is the ability to use the EF 2 tele-extender.0 III with retained autofocus, which extends the focal length to 1000 mm.
The lens is also suitable for handheld shooting at moderate shutter speeds, as the stabilization system allows a four-step increase in the safe shutter speed. Titanium and magnesium alloy parts are used in the construction. Picture quality is very good.
Canon EF 600 mm f/4.0 L IS II USM
Mount: Canon EF
Image format: 135 36×24 mm
Elements/groups: 16/12
Focal length: 600 mm
Angle of View: 4° 10′ 135
Iris: 4 – 32
Number of blades: 9
MDF: 4.5m
Hood type: ET-160 WII
Light filter: 52 mm internal
Dimensions: 168×448 mm
Weight: 3920 g
Price: $12,500
The focal length for the APS-C format is equivalent to 800 mm in 35 mm format. One of the most popular telephoto lenses for wildlife photography. The tele-extender EF 2 is especially attractive.0 III with retained autofocus operation, which extends the focal length to 1,000 mm.
The lens is also suitable for handheld shooting at moderate shutter speeds, as the stabilization system allows a four-step increase in safe shutter speed. Titanium and magnesium alloy parts are used in the design. Image quality is very good.
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Mount: Canon EF
Image Format: 135 36×24 mm
Elements/groups: 18/14
Focal length: 800mm
Angle of view: 3° 5′ 135
Aperture: 5,6 – 32
Number of blades: 8
MDF: 6m
Hood type: ET-155
Light filter: 52 mm internal
Dimensions: 163×461 mm
Weight: 4500 g
Price: $15 300
Focal length for APS-C format corresponds to 1280 mm in 35 mm equivalent. The large telephoto lens is very compact for its focal length. About the same size as a 600. Relatively low aperture ratio – the price for moderate size.
You can also use the tele-extender 1.4x, although it lowers the aperture ratio by one stop. One of the best lenses for shooting distant subjects has many features: AE lock, AF memory, automatic deactivation of stabilization when mounted on a tripod and others.
Can anyone who has used the Canon telephoto lens share their experience and provide a detailed review? I am considering purchasing one but would like to hear from someone who has firsthand experience. How is the image quality, autofocus performance, and overall usability? Thank you in advance for your insights!