An exceptional super-telephoto performance
Outstanding image quality and professional performance from the world's lightest 600mm f/4 lens which can be used hand held thanks to its portable design and five-stop Image Stabilizer.
Superb quality from an advanced optical formula
- Fluorite lens elements and SWC coatings combine to deliver superb image quality
- An f/4 maximum aperture and nine-bladed diaphragm allow for smooth out-of-focus backgrounds with beautiful bokeh
The world's lightest 600mm f/4 – ideal for travel
- An advanced optical design makes this the lightest 600mm f/4 lens in the world. It's portable and ideal for travel.
- L-series construction is robust with weather sealing that protects against dust and moisture
- Thermal insulation maintains image quality when shooting in high temperatures
Focus quickly and accurately on moving subjects
- A ring-type USM autofocus motor brings subjects into sharp focus quickly and quietly
- Full-time manual focus override allows focusing adjustments to be made quickly without switching focus modes
- The speed of manual focusing can be changed to allow finer control
- Power focus controls can be used to create professional pull-focus effects when shooting video
Stay sharp when shooting handheld or in low light
- A five-stop Image Stabilizer prevents blur from camera shake when shooting handheld or in low light**
- A fast f/4 maximum aperture permits faster shutter speeds in low light
- The lens's lightweight design allows handheld shooting for longer periods of time
React quickly when shooting using customisable controls
- Instinctive fingertip controls can start stop or lock autofocusing and recall a previous pre-set focus distance
- Controls for IS mode AF mode focusing range and focus preset are easy to find quickly when you're shooting