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Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x

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Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x

Focal length
200–400 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
3620 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
200 cm
Length
366 mm

At a Glance

This super-telephoto zoom for full-frame Canon EF offers 200-400 mm at a constant f/4 with an optical image stabilizer. A built-in 1.4x extender can be switched in to extend the reach. At 3.62 kg it is heavy. It is aimed at sports, wildlife and distant landscape subjects.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • At 3.6 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
200 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
25
Groups
20
Weight
3,620 g (7.98 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
200 cm (78.74 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.7 (0.15×)
Length
366 mm (14.41 in)
Diameter
128 mm (5.04 in)
Released
May 2013

Manufacturer data: global.canon, support.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 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x fit?

The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x 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 320-640 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 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x compared

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

LensCanon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4xTamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DGSigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM
Focal length200-400 mm200-500 mm200-500 mm120-400 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/5-6.3f/2.8f/4.5-5.6
Weight3,620 g1,237 g15,700 g1,640 g
Filter diameter52 mm86 mm72 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance200 cm250 cm200 cm150 cm
Length366 mm227 mm726 mm203.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnonoyes
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Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x weigh?

The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x weighs 3,620 g. It is 366 mm long with a diameter of 128 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x use?

The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x is 200 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 320-640 mm in full-frame terms.

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