Name: Canon 500mm f4 L IS USM Version MK1
Brand: Canon
Price: 2999 USD
Availability: InStock

Displays noticeable wear including visible dings and scratches. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. Glass elements may have slight imperfections not affecting image quality. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

If you are looking at this lense you know what it can do. Amazing reach, fast focusing and sharp throughout the range. The lense is very...read more.

The Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM is a professional-grade super telephoto lens designed for wildlife, sports, and birding photography. It features a fast f/4 aperture, advanced image stabilization, and a robust weather-sealed construction, making it ideal for challenging shooting conditions.

The 500mm focal length allows for capturing distant subjects with exceptional detail, perfect for wildlife and sports photography.

Super Telephoto Focal Length

The wide f/4 aperture provides excellent light-gathering capabilities and depth-of-field control, enhancing subject isolation.

Fast f/4 Aperture

Equipped with optical image stabilization to reduce camera shake, enabling sharper images when shooting handheld.

Image Stabilization

Constructed with weather-sealed materials to withstand demanding environments, ensuring reliability in various conditions.

Durable Build

The Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM is a **prime** super telephoto lens built around the **Canon EF** mount, designed to serve full-frame DSLR shooters who require serious reach. Its **500mm** fixed focal length and **f/4** maximum aperture make it a capable tool for photographing distant subjects with meaningful background separation. The lens covers a **full-frame** image circle, ensuring edge-to-edge performance on Canon's full-frame EF-mount bodies without vignetting. **Optical image stabilization** is integrated into the design, offering compensation for camera shake — a meaningful advantage when working at 500mm. Both **autofocus and manual focus** modes are supported, giving photographers control over how the lens acquires and locks onto subjects. A **52mm** filter thread accommodates drop-in filtration. At **3,870g**, this lens is a commitment in terms of physical load, and users should plan for appropriate support equipment. The Canon EF mount ensures straightforward pairing with Canon's DSLR ecosystem.

A fixed 500mm focal length with a maximum f/4 aperture delivers consistent optical quality and strong light-gathering for distant subjects.

500mm f/4 Prime Optics

Designed for Canon's full-frame EF-mount DSLRs with no vignetting or crop factor on bodies like the 5D or 1D series.

Full-Frame Coverage

Compatible with the full range of Canon EF-mount DSLR bodies, from entry-level to professional flagships.

Canon EF Mount

Built-in IS helps counteract camera shake during handheld shooting or when operating from unstable platforms at this extreme focal length.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual focus override.

Ring-Type USM Autofocus

Uses a 52mm drop-in rear filter slot, keeping the cost of using filters manageable for a lens of this size.

Drop-In Rear Filter System

Canon's professional L-series construction includes dust and moisture resistance suitable for outdoor and field use.

L-Series Weather Resistance

At just under 3.9kg, this lens is substantial and will typically require a monopod or tripod collar support during extended shooting sessions.

3,870g Build Weight

500mm of reach is well-suited to wildlife, sports, and nature photography where subjects cannot be closely approached.

Super Telephoto Reach

User Manual

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Lens

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If you are looking at this lense you know what it can do.  Amazing reach, fast focusing and sharp throughout the range.  The lense is very hand-holdable for all day shooting.Cosmetically it has some minor paint wear mainly on the tripod mount and a few minor places on the barrel.  Glass is fairly clean (front protective glass does have some rub marks).  Comes with case (I don't think I still have the keys), camo kit, tripod collar hood (hood does have some cracks but 100% operational), and leather soft front cover.

<p>If you are looking at this lense you know what it can do.  Amazing reach, fast focusing and sharp throughout the range.  The lense is very hand-holdable for all day shooting.</p><p>Cosmetically it has some minor paint wear mainly on the tripod mount and a few minor places on the barrel.  Glass is fairly clean (front protective glass does have some rub marks).  Comes with case (I don't think I still have the keys), camo kit, tripod collar hood (hood does have some cracks but 100% operational), and leather soft front cover.</p>

Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Wildlife, Sports, Birding
Lens Type	Super Telephoto
Format	Full Frame
Zoom/Prime	Prime
Focal Length	500mm
Maximum Aperture	f/4
Camera System	DSLR
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Autofocus	Yes
Focus Type	Auto, Manual
Image Stabilization	Optical
Filter Thread	52mm
Weight	3870g

Canon 500mm f4 L IS USM Version MK1

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