- Canon EF 800mm lens
Infobox photographic lenses
name = EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
caption = The Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
maker = Canon
feat-is = y
feat-usm = y
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feat-macro =
feat-special =
type = p
application = Super Telephoto
flength = 800mm
fov =
aperture = f/5.6
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elements =
diaphragm =
close-dist = 6 m
max-mag =
weight = 9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg
max-diameter =
max-length = 18.2" / 46.1 cm
filter = 52mm drop-in
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case =
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start = May 2008
msrp = $11,999.00
category = Canon EF lensesThe Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens is a super-telephoto lens recently announced by
Canon Inc. It was released at a MSRP of US$11,999.00.
Technical information
The EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM is a professional L series lens released June 2008. This lens will be 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 maximumaperture of f/5.6 gives this lens the ability to createdepth of field effects. The optical construction of this lens contains twofluorite lens elements, and "Super UD" (Ultra lowDispersion ) and UD Lens elements. This lens uses an inner focusing system powered by a ring type USM motor. This lens is compatible with theCanon Extender EF teleconverters.ee also
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Canon EF 600mm lens
*Canon EF 500mm lens
*Canon EF 400mm lens References
* [http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20071015_eflens.html Canon USA, PR, October 15, 2007]
* [http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20080123_eflens.html Canon USA, PR, January 23, 2008]
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