This lens
is an
EF 400 f/4.0
DO IS USM lens.
Caractéristiques
The world's first multi-layer
DO element for telephoto lens
Small and light
High image quality
Image Stabilization for equivalent effect of a shutter speed of two stops faster
Highly resistant against dust and moisture
Built to our professional standards with fast
AF, full-time mechanical focus and dust and water-resistant construction
The
EF 400mm f/4
DO IS USM is the worlds first super telephoto lens incorporating "Multi-Layer Diffractive Optical (DO) Element", for camera lenses, and
is considered a major breakthrough. The outstanding feature, being its superb ability to correct chromatic aberrations. By incorporating this optical element in the optical design the
EF 400mm f/4
IS USM is much smaller and lighter than a comparable lens having conventional optical elements. The Multi-Layer Diffractive Optical Element developed by
Canon is a milestone optical element possessing the characteristics of both fluorite and aspherical elements, which has led to the production of high-performance camera lenses.