ENG-21
Specifications
The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 26.5 mm
when including the lens cap and dust cap.
The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated.
The Close-up Lenses 250D and 500D cannot be attached.
Aperture settings are specified on the camera.
All data listed is measured according to Canon standards.
Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
Focal Length/Aperture 500mm f/4.0 600mm f/4.0
Lens Construction 12 groups, 16 elements 12 groups, 16 elements
Minimum Aperture f/32 f/32
Angle of View
Diagonal: 5°
Vertical: 2° 45’
Horizontal: 4°
Diagonal: 4° 10’
Vertical: 2° 20’
Horizontal: 3° 30’
Min. Focusing Distance 3.7 m/12.14 ft. 4.5 m/14.76 ft.
Max. Magnification 0.15× 0.15×
Field of View
Approx. 159 × 238 mm/
6.26 × 9.37 inch (at 3.7 m/12.14 ft.)
Approx. 163 × 245 mm/
6.42 × 9.65 inch (at 4.5 m/14.76 ft.)
Filter Any 52(WII)-series drop-in filter
Max. Diameter and Length 146 × 383 mm/5.75 × 15.08 inch 168 × 448 mm/6.61 × 17.64 inch
Weight Approx. 3190 g/112.5 oz Approx. 3920 g/138.3 oz
Hood ET-138(WII) ET-160(WII)
Lens Cap E-163B E-185B
Case Lens case 500B Lens case 600C
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