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Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM

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Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM

Focal length
100–400 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
1570 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
98 cm
Length
193 mm

At a Glance

This telephoto zoom covers 100-400 mm on full-frame Canon EF and opens at f/4.5-5.6. An optical image stabilizer is built in. A minimum focus distance of 98 cm and a magnification of 0.31x allow work at fairly close range. The focal range gives plenty of room for sports, wildlife and landscapes, and manual focus can be used at any time.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
21
Groups
16
Weight
1,570 g (3.46 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
98 cm (38.58 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.2 (0.31×)
Length
193 mm (7.6 in)
Diameter
94 mm (3.7 in)
Released
December 2014

Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com, usa.canon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM fit?

The Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 160-640 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USMCanon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USMTamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USDSigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Focal length100-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-6.3f/5-6.3
Weight1,570 g1,360 g1,135 g1,160 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance98 cm180 cm150 cm160 cm
Length193 mm189 mm199 mm182.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM weigh?

The Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM weighs 1,570 g. It is 193 mm long with a diameter of 94 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM use?

The Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM is 98 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 160-640 mm in full-frame terms.

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