Canon EF 600mm lens

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The Canon EF 600mm is a super-telephoto lens made by Canon Inc. The lens has an EF mount to work with the EOS line of cameras.

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The IS version has more lens groups and elements, and the weight was reduced from 6 kg (13 lb) to 5.36 kg (11.8 lb) for the first IS version. [2] The weight was further reduced to 3.92 kg (8.6 lb) for the 2nd IS version. [4] The weight has been further reduced to 3.05 kg (6.7 lb) for the 3rd IS version. [6] All lenses are compatible with the Canon Extender EF teleconverters.

Specifications

Attributef/4L USMf/4L IS USMf/4L IS II USMf/4L IS III USM
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Key features
Full-frame compatible Yes check.svg  Yes
Image stabilizer X mark.svg  No Yes check.svg  Yes
Environmental sealing Yes check.svg  Yes
Ultrasonic Motor Yes check.svg  Yes
Stepping Motor X mark.svg  No
L-series Yes check.svg  Yes
Diffractive Optics X mark.svg  No
Macro X mark.svg  No
Technical data
Focal length 600 mm
Aperture (max/min)f/4 / f/32
Front element aperture diameterapprox. 150mm
Construction9 elements / 8 groups17 elements / 13 groups16 elements / 12 groups17 elements / 13 groups
Aspherical elements4Yes
Low dispersion elements ???1x Fluorite + 2x UD lens2x Fluorite 2x Fluorite + 1x Super UD lens
# of diaphragm blades89 (circular aperture)
Closest focusing distance6 m (17.95 ft)5.5 m (16.45 ft)4.5 m (14.8 ft)4.2 m (13.78 ft)
Max. magnification0.11×0.12×0.15×
Horizontal viewing angle 3°30'
Vertical viewing angle2°20'
Diagonal viewing angle4°10'
Physical data
Weight6000 g (212.4 oz)5360 g (189.8 oz)3920 g (138.8 oz)3050 g (107.6 oz)
Maximum diameter167 mm (6.6")168 mm (6.6")
Length456 mm (17.9")448 mm (17.6")
Filter diameter48 mm (rear)Any 52(WII)-series drop-in filter
Accessories
Lens case ?600600B600C
Lens hoodET-161ET-160ET-160 (WII)ET-160 (WIII) or ET-160B
Lens capE-180IIE-185E-185BE-185C
Retail information
Release dateNovember 1988September 1999June 2011December 2018
Currently in production? X mark.svg  No Yes check.svg  
MSRP US$923,000 yen1,290,000 yen (w/case and hood)$11,499.00$12,999.00
Cross section of Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 600mm cut.jpg
Cross section of Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lens

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