Canon Telephoto EF 500mm f/4.0L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens

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Next-generation super telephoto L-series lens with an Image Stabilizer, it's one of the world's best lenses for wildlife and nature photography. The optical system is newly designed with a maximum aperture of f/4. One fluorite element and two UD-glass elements effectively correct aberrations resulting in sharp and excellent delineation.

Specification	Description
Model	2532A002, 2532A002AA
UPC	082966214141
Fits Camera Made By	Canon
Lens Type	Telephoto
Select	Film & Digital Integrated Lenses
Select Lens Style	Telephoto
Select Mount	Canon

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Canon Telephoto EF 500mm f/4.0L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens Reviews

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5.0

A superb bird photography lens

"I bought this lens 3 years ago and have become addicted to high-resolution bird photography, an excellent way to connect with nature and get exercise. I have never been disappointed with the quality of the images, which I am currently taking with a Canon 40D. The lens together with 1.4x extender, camera, extra-tall tripod, and head weights 18 pounds. When I put the whole setup on my shoulder, I can walk for a ki..." Read Full Review »

Dec 14, 2008 by Larry the bird addict

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"The lens does not mount onto or latch properly onto my Canon cameras. Once latched on it works fine. [...]...." Read Full Review »

Jan 12, 2009 by berry

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"I bought this lens with a 30D camera and a Canon 1.4x TC [...] in Summer 06, As it is not a zoom its weight is light for 500mm f/4 performance. I have been a long time Nikon user and was going to get the Nikon 500 f/4, but the Nikon lens was more expensive and did not have VR/IS. The IS on the Canon …" Read Full Review »

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Great lens for birds

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5.0

"Have been using the 70-200 F2.8 IS with TC, found it still not able to reach certain target. Considered both 500 and 600 mm. Finally decided on 500 mm as it is still marginally handheld-able. Tried it on the birds in the Bird Park and very happy with it. Continue to use it the nature reserve and got …" Read Full Review »

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5.0

"I am a complete amateur who uses the automatic settings on my Rebel XTI camera. This lens is fantastic. I took it to Yellowstone for wildlife photos and it performed perfectly. I use a bogen carbon monopod with a quick release tilt top. Due to the weight of this lens use of a monopod or tripod i …" Read Full Review »

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Great Birding Lens at a Great Value

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5.0

"This lens is unique in the Canon telephoto line up in its ability to close focus. You can fill the frame with a monarch butterfly, shooting at a little more than arm's length. It is also very sharp. Other telephoto lenses require an extension tube to achive such a feat.

It is also rather sharp with …" Read Full Review »

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