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Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM
92 PixelMeter Score 2 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Durable build quality featuring fluorine-coated elements and weather resistance
  • Refined ergonomics with comfortable handholding and smooth tripod collar rotation
  • Excellent image sharpness and powerful stabilization performance
  • Highly portable design that reduces physical strain during travel and handheld use
  • Fast, precise autofocus system
Cons Cons
  • Significant financial investment required
  • Large lens hood occupies substantial packing and operational space
  • Image sharpness slightly trails the previous version
  • Difficult subject acquisition due to the narrow field of view at 600mm

Launch price Launch price $13,000
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 600mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus (0.15x)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 3050g (6 lb 11.6 oz) · 168 x 448 mm (6.61 x 17.64 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 5, 2018
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $13,000
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 13

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 600mm
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 4° - 10°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.15x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5 stops

Weight Weight 3050g (6 lb 11.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 168mm (6.61 in)
Length Length 448mm (17.64 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included