Canon EF 800mm lens

EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

The Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Maker Canon
Technical data
Type Prime
Focus drive Ultrasonic motor
Focal length 800mm
Aperture (max/min) f/5.6
Close focus distance 19.7 ft / 6.0 m
Max. magnification 0.14x
Diaphragm blades 8
Construction 18 elements / 14 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization  Yes
Application Super Telephoto
Physical
Max. length 18.2 in / 461 mm
Diameter 6.4 in / 162 mm
Weight 9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg
Filter diameter 52mm drop-in
Accessories
Lens hood Lens Cap E-180C
Case Lens Case 800MM
Angle of view
Horizontal 2° 35'
Vertical 1° 40'
Diagonal 3° 5'
History
Introduction May 2008
Retail info
MSRP $11,999 (at release)
$12,999 (May 2015) USD

The Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens is a super-telephoto lens by Canon Inc., released at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$11,999.00 and now selling at an MSRP of $12,999.00.

Technical information

The EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM is a professional L series lens released June 2008. This lens is constructed with a magnesium alloy body and mount and with plastic extremities and switches. Features of this lens are: a wide rubber focus ring that is damped, a focus distance window, the ability to limit the focus range, a focus-preset mechanism, an image stabilizer that is effective up to four stops and is tripod sensing, an AF stop switch, and weather sealing. A maximum aperture of f/5.6 gives this lens the ability to create depth of field effects. The optical construction of this lens contains two fluorite lens elements, and "Super UD" (Ultra low dispersion) and UD Lens elements. This lens uses an inner focusing system powered by a ring type USM motor. This lens is compatible with the Canon Extender EF teleconverters.

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