Canon EF 600mm 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.
- f/4L USM lens was released in November 1988 (923,000 yen).[1]
- f/4L IS USM lens was released in September 1999 (1,290,000 yen).[2]
- f/4L IS II USM lens was announced in February 2011 (US$12,999 at release, now US$11,499).[3][4]
- f/4L IS III USM lens was announced in September 2018 (US$12,999).[5][6]
The IS version has more lens groups and elements, and the weight was reduced from 6 kg (13 lb) to 5.36 kg (11.8 lb) for the first IS version.[2] The weight was further reduced to 3.92 kg (8.6 lb) for the 2nd IS version.[4] The weight has been further reduced to 3.05 kg (6.7 lb) for the 3rd IS version.[6] All lenses are compatible with the Canon Extender EF teleconverters.
Specifications
| Attribute | f/4L USM | f/4L IS USM | f/4L IS II USM | f/4L IS III 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 | |||
| Front element aperture diameter | approx. 150mm | |||
| Construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Aspherical elements | 4 | Yes | ||
| Low dispersion elements | ??? | 1x Fluorite + 2x UD lens | 2x Fluorite | 2x Fluorite + 1x Super UD lens |
| # 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) | 4.2 m (13.78 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 0.11× | 0.12× | 0.15× | |
| 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) | 3050 g (107.6 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 | 600C |
| Lens hood | ET-161 | ET-160 | ET-160 (WII) | ET-160 (WIII) or ET-160B |
| Lens cap | E-180II | E-185 | E-185B | E-185C |
| Retail information | ||||
| Release date | November 1988 | September 1999 | June 2011 | December 2018 |
| Currently in production? | No | | ||
| MSRP US$ | 923,000 yen | 1,290,000 yen (w/case and hood) | $11,499.00 | $12,999.00 |
References
- ^ "EF600mm f/4L USM". Canon Camera Museum.
- ^ a b "EF600mm f/4L IS USM". Canon Camera Museum.
- ^ "EF600mm f/4L IS II USM". Canon Press Release. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
- ^ a b "EF600mm f/4L IS II USM". Canon Camera Museum.
- ^ "New 3rd Generation Supertelephoto IS Lenses". Canon Press Release.
- ^ a b "EF600mm f/4L IS III USM". Canon US.
External links
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