EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM

Launched December 2014

from the Canon press release

Versatile super-telephoto performance

The EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM is ideal for photographers who are travelling light and want to take just one telephoto lens with them. A great choice for sports and wildlife photography, the 100-400mm zoom range puts you right next to distant subjects and lets you react quickly in a fast-changing situation. When used on cameras featuring APS-C sized sensors, the EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM offers angles of view equivalent to a 160-640mm on a full-frame camera.

Stay sharp, whatever the light

The EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM delivers sharp, high-contrast images, using Fluorite and Super Ultra-low Dispersion (Super UD) lens elements to tackle artefacts and distortion. A three-mode Image Stabilizer guards against blur from camera shake, allowing handheld shooting with shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than normal.

Fear no flare

Shoot into the light confident that Canon's multi-layered Air Sphere Coating (ASC) will protect against flare, ghosting and reduced contrast. ASC uses a multi-layer coating to reduce reflections including a layer of nanosized air spheres deposited on the lens surface to slow down light more gradually as it enters the lens, this prevents the internal reflections that reduce image quality.

Ergonomic handling

Different photographers work in different ways. Use the Zoom Touch Adjustment ring to set the amount of resistance felt when zooming the lens: a light touch is ideal when youÕll be working quickly in a fast-changing situation. On the other hand, you might want to stiffen or lock the zoom mechanism when you don't want the focal length to change accidentally.

Fast focus when you want it

Enjoy fast USM autofocus that locks on accurately and in near-silence. Full-time manual focus override allows precise adjustment without taking your camera away from your eye. The EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM focuses down to 0.98m, letting you react to subjects that come unexpectedly close.

Protected from the great outdoors

Keep shooting even in tough weather conditions. As an L-series lens, the EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM is sealed against dust and moisture, so you can keep shooting even when conditions turn bad. A fluorine coating on the lens' front element repels dirt making the lens easy to clean.

Key features

– Versatile, portable super-telephoto zoom lens

– Superb image quality right across the frame

– Prevent camera shake with a 4-stop Image Stabilizer

– Customise the feel of the zoom control for different situations

– Fast, near-silent focusing

– Shoot confidently in tough weather conditions

High quality L-series accessories

The EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM is supplied with several accessories, including the ET-83D Lens Hood and the Ring-Type Tripod Collar B (W). The smart Lens Case LZ1326 is also included as standard, offering quick and easy access when users need to switch lenses in time-pressured situations.

Compatibility with a range of optional Canon accessories also allows users to pair the EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM with Extender EF 1.4x III,  Extender EF 2x III, Extension Tube EF 12 II and Extension Tube EF 25 II.

Pricing and availability
The EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS III USM is available from summer 2018 with an SRP of £2,149.99/€2,499.99

Specification

Focal length and maximum aperture: 100-400mm 1:4.5-5.6
Lens construction: 21 elements in 16 groups
Diagonal angle-of-view: 24°-6°10'
Focus adjustment: ring-type USM, full-time manual focus
Closest focusing distance: 0.98m, 0.31 x magnification
Filter size: 77mm
Max. diameter x length, weight: 94 x 193mm, 1,640g (with tripod mount)