Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM
Announced September 5, 2018
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
The Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III is a remarkably lightweight telephoto lens that enables handheld shooting for wildlife and sports photography. Although it offers exceptional sharpness and robust build quality, the high cost and bulky hood can present practical challenges for some users.
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Early scores
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
- 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 $13,000 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 600mm f/4
- Mount & coverage Canon EF Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus (0.15x)
- Filter thread 52mm
- Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
- Weight & size 3050g (6 lb 11.6 oz) · 168 x 448 mm (6.61 x 17.64 in)
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The Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III is a top-notch wildlife and sports lens created by a company with a long history of delivering best-available camera lenses.
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This lens is insanely light, and this made it so I can actually go hand-hold, handheld with this lens.
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