Richard CanonNews / Sunday, November 12, 2017 / Categories: Lens Catalog Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Specifications for the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens Category and Release Details Lens Mount TypeEF Lens CategorySuper-Telephoto Primes Launch DateFebruary, 2011 Initial Price$9,499.00 Lens Characteristics Diameter146mm Length383mm Weight3190g Filter Threadmm Rear Filter InstalledTrue WeathersealingTrue Focal Length500mm Number of Elements / Groups16/12 Maxiumum Aperture4.00 Minumum Aperture32.00 Minumum Focal Distance3.70m Number of Diaphragm Blades9 Purchase Links for the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Canon USA Canon USA Refurbished Amazon B&H PhotoVideo Adorama Aperture Range: f/4-32 Fluorite Optics for Sharper Images Three Mode Optical Image Stabilization Ultrasonic Autofocus Motor Power Focus Mode and Focus Preset Manual Focus Override Dustproof and Moisture Proof Sealing Magnesium/Titanium for Lighter Weight Attachment Slot for Wire-type Lock Previous Article canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Next Article Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Print 1619 Richard CanonNewsRichard CanonNews Richard has been using Canon cameras since the 1990s, with his first being the now legendary EOS-3. Since then, Richard has continued to use Canon cameras and now focuses mostly on infrared photography. Richard is the founder and editor of CanonNews since 2017, and has worked as a writer on CanonRumors and other websites in the past. Other posts by Richard CanonNews Contact author Facebook page Please login or register to post comments.