
Canon EF Autofocus OIS
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM
- Focal length
- 400 mm
- Aperture
- f/4
- Weight
- 2100 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 330 cm
- Length
- 232.7 mm
At a Glance
This 400 mm telephoto prime for Canon EF full frame pairs long reach with an f/4 maximum aperture and an optical stabilizer. Its construction includes a diffractive optical element, and it weighs 2.1 kg. Minimum focus distance is 3.3 m. It suits wildlife, birds and sports shot from a distance.
Good for
- Wildlife
- Birds
- Sports
Worth knowing
- At 2.1 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
- 400 mm
- Max. focal length
- 400 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/4
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 18
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 2,100 g (4.63 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 330 cm (129.92 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:7.7 (0.13Γ)
- Length
- 232.7 mm (9.16 in)
- Diameter
- 128 mm (5.04 in)
- Released
- November 2014
Manufacturer data: global.canon
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM fit?
The Canon EF 400mm F4 DO 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 640 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
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 400mm F4 DO IS II USM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM | Canon EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS USM | Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS III USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 2,100 g | 1,940 g | 1,250 g | 2,840 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 330 cm | 350 cm | 350 cm | 250 cm |
| Length | 232.7 mm | 232.7 mm | 256.5 mm | 343 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | no | yes |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM: FAQ
Does the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM has autofocus.
Does the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM have image stabilization?
Yes, the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM weigh?
The Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM weighs 2,100 g. It is 232.7 mm long with a diameter of 128 mm.
What filter size does the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM use?
The Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM is 330 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 640 mm in full-frame terms.
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