The first EF lens with a zoom range from 100mm to 400mm, the EF 100-400mm f/4.5- 5.6L IS USM lens offers high resolution, superb contrast, neutral color balance, and Canon's original built-in Image Stabilizer function.
Fluorite and Super UD glass completely eliminate secondary spectrum for superb color rendition.
Auto-focusing is fast and silent with Canon's Ultra-Sonic Motor, and AF speed is further enhanced through an advanced, lightweight rear focusing design that incorporates a floating element for consistent image quality at all focusing distances from 5.9 ft.
to infinity.
This lens is also equipped with a dual-mode Image Stabilizer suitable for panning as well as stationary subjects.
With full-time manual focus, one-touch zooming with a wide grip, and a special ring that permits adjustment of zooming friction, this is a lens that's extremely easy to use, and ideal for a wide variety of applications including nature, wildlife, sports, and documentary photography.