Is the Canon EF 500mm F4L IS USM a super-telephoto lens?

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The EF 500mm f4L IS USM is understandably large and heavy compared to mainstream lenses, but in super-telephoto terms is actually considered to be comparatively light and compact.

Why does the EF 500mm f/4L have image stabilization?

Because image stabilization technology in super telephoto lenses may inadvertently over-compensate and interfere with composing and framing distant or moving subjects, the EF 500mm f/4L IS II U n advanced third Image Stabilization mode (Mode 3) that activates IS only when the shutter button is fully pressed.

What’s new at Canon EOS 500mm lenses?

Always a favorite of motor sports, wildlife and nature shooters, the relatively lightweight 500mm lens now adds Image Stabilization for an unbeatable package of handling and sharpness. Fluorite and UD-glass–a combination available from no other lens manufacturer–provide great performance, even with the EF 1.4x II or 2x II tele extender attached.

Is the canon 500mm II worth it?

The canon 500mm II is a masterpiece. Version I was as well, but somehow, some way canon managed to shave 1.5 lbs off of this lens. For travel and hiking this lens cannot be beat. The lens seems to AF slower with the series III tele converters vs the series ii.

Does the canon 500mm f/4L II have a manual focus ring?

The Focus Preset switch settings include an audible focus confirmation setting. The 500mm f/4L II IS’s manual focus ring is very large, is nicely damped, has a very nice rate of adjustment and is very smooth with no play.

What does the canon 500mm f/4L IS II Hard Case look like?

The IS II cases are redesigned with a nice, more-modern appearance. Here is the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens’ Canon Hard Case 500B. The 500B is a very large case, measuring about 13 x 10.5 x 24″ (330 x 267 x 610mm) (DxHxW) and weighing more than the lens – 9.6 lbs (4.35kg) empty.

Is the canon 500 f/4L IS II weather sealed?

Also like the rest of the Canon super telephoto lenses, the 500 f/4L IS II is weather sealed. “Weather-sealed EF lenses are not immersible, but they can handle rain with no problem.” The sealing of the new IS II super telephoto lenses “… is equivalent to the older IS super-telephotos.”