Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 400mm f4.0 DO IS USM vs Canon EF 400mm f2.8L IS II USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 400mm f4.0 DO IS USM Top Features
- 400mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 1940g.
- Diameter: 128mm
- Length: 233mm
- Min Focus Distance:3.5m
- Max Magnification:0.12x
Canon 400mm f2.8L IS II USM Top Features
- 400mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 3850g.
- Diameter: 163mm
- Length: 343mm
- Min Focus Distance:2.7m
- Max Magnification:0.17x
Our Winner: Canon EF 400mm f4.0 DO IS USM over Canon EF 400mm f2.8L IS II USM
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight
1940g
vs
3850g
1910g lighter
Diameter
128mm
vs
163mm
35mm smaller in diameter
Length
233mm
vs
343mm
110mm shorter
Max Aperture – Wide
2.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
8
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Minimum Focus Distance
2.7m
vs
3.5m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.17x
vs
0.12x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Canon 400mm f4.0 DO IS USM vs Canon 400mm f2.8L IS II USM Specs Table
General
Canon 400mm f4.0 DO IS USM
Canon 400mm f2.8L IS II 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
Yes
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
F4.0
F2.8
Min Aperture
F32.0
F32.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
8
9
Optics
Optical Elements
17
16
Optical Groups
13
12
Special Elements
Multi-Layer Diffractive Optical (DO) Element
Fluorite elements Sub-Wavelength Structure Coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
3.5m
2.7m
Max Magnification
0.12X
0.17X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
No
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
1940g
3850g
Diameter
128mm
163mm
Length
233mm
343mm
Materials
Metal barrel, metal mount
Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Yes
Yes
Filter Thread
52mm
52mm
Filter Notes
–
Drop-in filter
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Yes
Hood Code
ET-120
ET-155 (WII)
Tripod Collar
Yes
Yes
Optional Accessories
Lens Case 400
Lens Case 400C
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