Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM

A high-performance super-telephoto lens offering industry-leading portability, performance and picture quality. Ideal for photographing wildlife, sporting events and action scenes when you need to stay away from it.

Powerful, portable and professional: the super-telephoto lens for RF mount that lets you capture striking action
Capture your best shots of wildlife, sporting events and action scenes with this portable 400mm super telephoto lens, designed for RF mount cameras. Its fast f / 2.8 aperture and optical image stabilizer make it an excellent low-light solution. Advanced autofocus keeps moving subjects crisp for stunning image quality.

High optical quality
Even at its maximum aperture of f / 2.8, sharpness is exceptional across the entire image surface. This is made possible by the use of fluorite and Super UD glass and ASC and Super Spectra treatments.

Fast focus lets you react instantly
When shooting action scenes, the lens focuses quickly and reliably. A dual-power focus system allows for faster autofocus with compatible cameras.

Photo in low light? No problem
The RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM lens is ideal in low light, thanks to a large maximum aperture of f / 2.8 and an image stabilization system offering 5-speed camera shake protection1.

Instinctive grip
The lightest 400mm f / 2.8 lens on the mirrorless market2 can go wherever you go. Full-time manual focus lets you adjust focus, and the autofocus on / off buttons are positioned for a comfortable grip.

Designed to inspire confidence
Thanks to the design quality of the legendary L-Series and a heat-resistant white finish, you can use this lens with confidence in any weather condition possible, whether on rainy football pitches or on dusty safaris. .

Characteristics

Large maximum aperture of f / 2.8
Excellent low light performance and depth of field control

Image stabilizer
Built-in optical image stabilizer provides 5.5 speeds of camera shake protection

Dual feed autofocus
Dual-power ring-shaped USM autofocus system relies on a high-speed CPU and optimized autofocus algorithms to provide fast and quiet focusing

Fluorite glass
The RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM uses fluorite glass in its optical construction to improve image resolution and contrast.

ASC treatments
Even in difficult lighting conditions, ghosting and glare are minimized by our Air Sphere Coating technology

Variable speed manual focus
Three manual focus speeds are available to provide more precise control. Full-time manual focus allows adjustments to be made without switching between focus modes

Focus presets
Save two focus presets for quick access to save time when you need to react quickly, but also to focus when recording movies

Native RF mount
The RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM attaches directly to your EOS R series camera without an adapter so you can enjoy its advanced image quality

What's in the box

RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM
RF lens dust cap
Screw-on 52 (WIII) insertable filter holder with 52 mm protective filter
E-180E lens cap
Lens hood ET-155 (WIII)
LS400 Soft Lens Case
Wide strap for lens B
User manual

Detailed specifications
Optical functions / characteristics
Image size
Full format
Field of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
5 ° 10 ', 3 ° 30', 6 ° 10 '
Objective construction (elements / groups)
17/13
Specific optics
2x fluorite, 1x SOUTH
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Minimum opening
32
Closest focusing distance (m)
2.5
Maximum magnification (×)
0.17
lens control
No
Image stabilizer
5.5
Housing Integrated Image Stabilizer (IBIS) x Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
5.5
AF motor
Annular USM
Coatings
ASC, Super Spectra
Fluorite
Before behind
Accessories
Lens cap
E-180E
Sunshade
ET-155 (WIII)
Lens case / case
LS400 Soft Lens Case
Rear cap
RF lens dust cap
Multiplier compatibility
Compatible only with RF 1.4x and RF 2x multipliers
Other accessories
Canon 52mm insert filters
Canon 52 (W III) Insertable Circular Polarizing Filter
Canon ET-155B Lens Hood
Characteristics with the multiplier 1.4x
Focal distance
560
f / 2.8
4-25
Maximum magnification
0.25
Autofocus possible
Yes
Image stabilizer
Yes
Specifications with 2x multiplier
Focal distance
800
f / 2.8
5.6-64
Maximum magnification
0.36
Autofocus possible
Yes
Image stabilizer
Yes
Physical characteristics
Dust / moisture proof
Yes
Siding
Insulating coating
Filter diameter (mm)
Filter 52 to insert
Diameter Diameter × length (mm)
163 × 367
Weight (g)
2890