Canon EF 800mm lens

Canon SLR EF-mount super-telephoto prime lens
f/5.6L IS USM
The Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
MakerCanonTechnical dataTypePrimeFocus driveUltrasonic motorFocal length800 mmAperture (max/min)f/5.6 – f/32Close focus distance19.7 ft / 6.0 mMax. magnification0.14×Diaphragm blades8Construction18 elements in 14 groupsFeaturesLens-based stabilizationYes YesApplicationSuper TelephotoPhysicalMax. length18.2 in / 461 mmDiameter6.4 in / 162 mmWeight9.9 lbs / 4.5 kgFilter diameter52 mm drop-inAccessoriesLens hoodLens Cap E-180CCaseLens Case 800MMAngle of viewHorizontal2° 35'Vertical1° 40'Diagonal3° 5'HistoryIntroductionMay 2008Discontinuation2021[1]Retail infoMSRP$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.

References

  1. ^ Rumors, Canon (31 March 2021). "Recently Discontinued EF lenses". Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. Retrieved 2021-04-23.

External links

  • EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM at the Canon Camera Museum
  • Canon USA, PR, October 15, 2007 Archived October 21, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
  • Canon USA, PR, January 23, 2008
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