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A fast-aperture super-telephoto lens that delivers a professional performance – ideal for sports, news and wildlife photography
The optical design of this super-telephoto lens doesn’t just deliver superb image quality, it also reduces weight, making this the most portable 400mm f/2.8 ever.*
See full specificationWhen you’re on the touchline, the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM puts you right next to the action. The lens’s USM focusing works with your camera’s AF to keep fast-moving subjects sharp.
Whether you’re on safari or shooting locally, the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM is an excellent choice for photographing wildlife in its native environment. The lens’s lightweight design makes it an ideal travelling companion.
Press photography often demands a powerful telephoto performance. The EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM delivers this while also being lightweight and portable, so it’s easier to carry between jobs.
Achieve exceptional sharpness and contrast right across the frame. Superb for sports, wildlife and news photographers who demand the very best performance.
The EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM is the lightest 400mm f/2.8 lens in the world*, and features an advanced five-stop Image Stabilizer**, making hand-held shooting a reality.
As an L-Series lens the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM is built to exacting standards. It’s sealed against dust and moisture and can withstand the rigours of professional use.
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2840g
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM
ET-155(W III) hood
Lens cap E-180E
Lens dust cap E
Lens wide strap B
Drop-in filter holder
Lens softcase LS-400
User manual kit
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* Amongst lenses for interchangeable lens cameras. As of September 2018, based on Canon’s research