The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Super-Telephoto Lens

Manufactured using the very best optical components, the new Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Super-Telephoto Lens mark a significant step forward for Canon’s L-series, which is already renowned for its outstanding quality. The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Super-Telephoto Lens feature 16 elements in 12 different groups, using high performance fluorite lens elements that correct chromatic aberration to deliver high resolution and highcontrast shots of the best possible quality – allowing photographers to capture images rich with edge-to-edge detail. There is an optical elements that alsofeature Canon’s latest Super Spectra Coatings, optimised for both the position and type of each lens element.

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Super-Telephoto Lens also feature Canon’s new Image Stabilizer system, providing outstanding results when the photographer is moving around and when capturing moving subjects. A 4-stop advantage in Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Super-Telephoto Lens offers greater image quality during handheld shooting, allowing users to shoot at speeds up for four times slower than normally required with minimal additional blur.

The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Super-Telephoto Lens features fast, quiet Auto Focusing (AF) powered by a ring-type USM, a new dedicated AF algorithms and a new high-speed CPU. Developed in line with Canon’s philosophy for the elite L-series, the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Super-Telephoto Lens boasts of a refined design and feature a new design layout, with carefully-positioned controls that improve operation in everyday use.

Key Featues

* Focal length and maximum aperture: 400mm 1:2.8
* Lens Construction (elements/groups): 17/13
* 9 diaphragm blades
* Maximum apertures – 32
* 400mm f/2.8 ultra-high-performance super-telephoto lens
* Part of Canon’s acclaimed L series
* 4 stop Image Stabilizer
* 3 IS modes
* Durable, rugged design
* Enhanced image quality
* Quiet and fast autofocus
* Weight – 5,370 gms

The new Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Super-Telephoto Lens would be available starting December 2010 for an approximate retail price of $11,000