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Pros Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness and image quality
  • Significant weight reduction for improved portability
  • Enhanced build quality and protective coatings
  • Improved image stabilization and closer focusing distance
  • Fast and quiet autofocus operation
Cons Cons
  • High cost and heavy physical footprint
  • Limited minimum focusing distance
  • Occasional autofocus hunting and speed control issues
  • Uncomfortable for extended handheld use
  • Bulky and heavy carrying case

Launch price Launch price $10,399
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 500mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus (0.15x)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 3190g (7 lb 0.5 oz) · 146 x 383 mm (5.75 x 15.08 in)

Announcement date Announcement date August 26, 2010
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $10,399
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 12
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 500mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 500mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 5°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.15x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 3190g (7 lb 0.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 146mm (5.75 in)
Length Length 383mm (15.08 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included