Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM
A professional 400mm f/2.8 L-series super-telephoto prime with fluorite optics and image stabilisation for sports and wildlife. Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Canon dealer.
SKU: 5053C005AA
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The Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM is a professional super-telephoto prime built for sports, wildlife and news photographers who demand the ultimate in reach and speed. Its bright f/2.8 aperture, fluorite optics and up to 5.5 stops of image stabilisation deliver crisp, high-contrast images even in challenging light. A magnesium-alloy body with a forward weight balance keeps it responsive on the sidelines.
Key Features
- 400mm f/2.8 reach: Long telephoto pull with a bright aperture for fast shutter speeds.
- Image stabilisation: Up to 5.5 stops of correction for sharp handheld and monopod work.
- Fluorite optics: Fluorite and Super UD elements minimise chromatic aberration.
- Ring USM AF: Fast, quiet and precise autofocus for tracking fast subjects.
- Drop-in filters: 52mm drop-in filter holder for gels and specialist filters.
- Pro L build: Dust and moisture resistant with fluorine-coated front element.
- Teleconverter ready: Compatible with RF 1.4x and 2x extenders for extra reach.
Ideal For
- Sports and action photography
- Wildlife and birds
- Press and news
- Motorsport
- Stage and performance
Specifications
- Type: Super-telephoto prime lens
- Lens mount: Canon RF
- Format coverage: Full-frame
- Focal length: 400mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Image stabilisation: Up to 5.5 stops
- Minimum focus distance: 2.5m
- Maximum magnification: 0.16x
- Aperture blades: 9
- Filter: 52mm drop-in
- Weight: 2890g
- Dimensions: 163 x 367mm
Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Canon dealer.
| Type | Super-telephoto prime lens |
| Lens mount | Canon RF |
| Format coverage | Full-frame |
| Focal length | 400mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Image stabilisation | Yes, up to 5.5 stops |
| Minimum focus distance | 2.5m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.16x |
| Filter | 52mm drop-in |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Lens construction | 17 elements in 13 groups |
| Weight | 2890g |
| Dimensions | 163 x 367mm |
400mm f/2.8 reach
Long super-telephoto pull with a bright f/2.8 aperture keeps shutter speeds fast for sports and wildlife action.
Stabilised and sharp
Up to 5.5 stops of image stabilisation plus fluorite and Super UD optics deliver crisp, high-contrast results.
Built for the field
A weather-sealed magnesium-alloy body, fast ring USM autofocus and teleconverter support make it a dependable professional tool.
