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Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM

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Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM

Focal length
600 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
3920 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
450 cm
Length
448 mm

At a Glance

This 600 mm telephoto prime for Canon EF full frame is heavy at 3.92 kg. It offers an f/4 maximum aperture, an optical stabilizer with several modes, and fluorite elements. It is dust and moisture resistant and works with teleconverters. Minimum focus distance is 4.5 m. It targets wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 3.9 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
600 mm
Max. focal length
600 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
16
Groups
12
Weight
3,920 g (8.64 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
450 cm (177.17 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.7 (0.15×)
Length
448 mm (17.64 in)
Diameter
168 mm (6.61 in)

Manufacturer data: global.canon, canon-europe.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 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM fit?

The Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L 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 960 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 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM compared

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

LensCanon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USMCanon EF 600mm F4L IS III USMCanon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USMCanon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS II USM
Focal length600 mm600 mm600 mm500 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/4f/4
Weight3,920 g3,050 g5,360 g3,190 g
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance450 cm420 cm550 cm370 cm
Length448 mm448 mm456 mm383 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM weigh?

The Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM weighs 3,920 g. It is 448 mm long with a diameter of 168 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM use?

The Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM is 450 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 960 mm in full-frame terms.

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