Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 400mm f2.8L IS USM vs Canon EF 400mm f5.6L USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 400mm f2.8L IS USM Top Features
- 400mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 5370g.
- Diameter: 163mm
- Length: 349mm
- Min Focus Distance:3m
- Max Magnification:0.15x
Canon 400mm f5.6L USM Top Features
- 400mm Focal Range
- F5.6 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 1250g.
- Diameter: 90mm
- Length: 257mm
- Min Focus Distance:3.5m
- Max Magnification:0.12x
Our Winner: Canon EF 400mm f2.8L IS USM over Canon EF 400mm f5.6L USM
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture – Wide
2.8
vs
5.6
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2.8
vs
5.6
Wider aperture at tele end
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance
3m
vs
3.5m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.15x
vs
0.12x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Weight
1250g
vs
5370g
4120g lighter
Diameter
90mm
vs
163mm
73mm smaller in diameter
Length
257mm
vs
349mm
92mm shorter
Canon 400mm f2.8L IS USM vs Canon 400mm f5.6L USM Specs Table
General
Canon 400mm f2.8L IS USM
Canon 400mm f5.6L USM
Brand
Canon
Canon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Prime
Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
400mm
400mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Colour
Grey and Black
Grey and Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F5.6
Min Aperture
F32.0
F32.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
8
8
Optics
Optical Elements
17
7
Optical Groups
13
6
Special Elements
unknown
1 UD-glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
3m
3.5m
Max Magnification
0.15X
0.12X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
5370g
1250g
Diameter
163mm
90mm
Length
349mm
257mm
Materials
Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Yes
Unknown
Filter Thread
52mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Yes
Hood Code
ET-155
built-in retractable hood
Tripod Collar
Yes
Yes
Optional Accessories
Lens Case 400
detachable tripod mount Hard Case: LH-D29 Soft Case: LZ1132
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