The Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM lens is a super-telephoto lens by Canon Inc., released at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$11,999.00 and now selling at an MSRP of $12,999.00.

EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
The Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
MakerCanon
Technical data
TypePrime
Focus driveUltrasonic motor
Focal length800 mm
Aperture (max/min)f/5.6 – f/32
Close focus distance19.7 ft / 6.0 m
Max. magnification0.14×
Diaphragm blades8
Construction18 elements in 14 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
ApplicationSuper Telephoto
Physical
Max. length18.2 in / 461 mm
Diameter6.4 in / 162 mm
Weight9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg
Filter diameter52 mm drop-in
Accessories
Lens hoodLens Cap E-180C
CaseLens Case 800MM
Angle of view
Horizontal2° 35'
Vertical1° 40'
Diagonal3° 5'
History
IntroductionMay 2008
Discontinuation2021[1]
Retail info
MSRP$11,999 (at release)
$12,999 (May 2015) USD

Technical information

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The EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM is a professional L series lens released June 2008. This lens is constructed with a magnesium alloy body and mount and with plastic extremities and switches. Features of this lens are: a wide rubber focus ring that is damped, a focus distance window, the ability to limit the focus range, a focus-preset mechanism, an image stabilizer that is effective up to four stops and is tripod sensing, an AF stop switch, and weather sealing. A maximum aperture of f/5.6 gives this lens the ability to create depth of field effects. The optical construction of this lens contains two fluorite lens elements, and "Super UD" (Ultra low dispersion) and UD Lens elements. This lens uses an inner focusing system powered by a ring type USM motor. This lens is compatible with the Canon Extender EF teleconverters.

References

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  1. ^ Rumors, Canon (31 March 2021). "Recently Discontinued EF lenses". Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
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