Superb image quality from a premium super-telephoto lens

Built for sports, action and demanding professional use, the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM is a world-class telephoto zoom lens with outstanding optics. Its standout feature is the built-in extender, which is engaged with a simple lever to extend the zoom range from 200-400mm to 280-560mm. This makes it even better suited to distant sports and wildlife photography, while also helping reduce the need to carry larger, heavier lenses.

The built-in Image Stabiliser offers three shooting modes, helping you manage low light conditions and fast-moving subjects while reducing the effects of camera shake. For a professional telephoto zoom lens, this level of stability is a major advantage.

Autofocus is driven by an ultrasonic motor for fast, accurate focusing, which is essential when shooting fast-paced sports and wildlife. To help maintain focus performance, the lens also includes focus preset, an AF stop button, and three separate focus distance ranges, all controllable from the lens.

Other key features

• Large constant f/4 aperture (f/5.6 with extender enabled)
• 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm for attractive bokeh
• Durable L-series construction with dust and water resistance
• Fluorite and UD lens elements for sharp images and reduced aberrations
• Rotating tripod mount for easy switching between horizontal and vertical shooting
• Premium lens coatings to reduce flare and ghosting