14.76' (4.5m) - 52' (16m), 52' (16m) - ∞, 14.76' (4.5m) - ∞. The 500mm was then often preferred over the 600mm because of the difference in weight and a slighlty better image quality. MTF1 = new Image(270,255) I seldom used the 600 L IS I for situations that required much carrying time/distance - I resorted to the 500 L IS I for those scenarios. Feeling especially intrepid? You can better see the color change in the larger images available in the large lens image comparison tool. I rarely use this lens without the hood, so getting fingerprints on the front lens element takes some effort. Adding the 2x III Extender to the 600 L IS II impacts sharpness/contrast much more noticeably. Mode 1 helps with both horizontal and vertical stabilization, while mode 2 helps with panning by automatically picking horizontal or vertical stabilization based on the panning direction, and in mode 3 the image stabilization starts only when the shutter is released. Other factors contributing to the overall weight reduction include increased use of magnesium alloy, use of titanium and a smaller and lighter Image Stabilizer mechanism.". The 300 f/2.8 IS II and 400 f/2.8 IS II were the first two such lenses to hit the streets, and the 500 f/4 IS II and 600 f/4 IS II lenses have now arrived. This comparison is all about reach, something extremely appreciated by wildlife photographers. It offers the best sharpness and autofocus speed available in long range lenses. The 5D Mark III settings for this shot were 1/1600, f/4 and ISO 320. //End comment tag.--> But with a Canon Extender EF 1.4x III attached, If you are not able to reach the super telephoto budget, Canon's more affordable professional grade 400mm lenses, including the On the Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Lens, the 1.4x III very slightly reduces wide open aperture contrast/sharpness and slightly increases barrel distortion. The long focal length enables great wildlife shots from a longer distance - avoiding subject disturbance and keeping the photographer a safer distance from dangerous game. Do you need/want the Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Lens for only a short period of time? While this lens will need twice as much light to stop action in than the 400 f/2.8L II, the longer focal length allows subjects to be tighter-framed from longer distances. 4.5 TStop. Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens Perfect for wildlife, nature and sports photographers working in the field. Consider renting. The new cases feature two side-mounted carry handles and feet on three sides of the cases including those opposite of the carry handles. As with most of these great white Canon lenses, the 600 L IS II's price is going the be the biggest road block for most people's acquisition plan. At f/4, the Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Lens is extremely sharp right into the full frame corners - landing this lens squarely into an elite category. Despite great optics and the versatility to cover focal lengths from 600mm to 1200mm, the original EF 600mm f/4 IS had one significant disadvantage, its weight. Here is the Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Lens' Canon Hard Case 600B. The view seen through the viewfinder is not stabilized, and you are able to follow your erratic subjects without fighting against image stabilization While you should not expect amazing image quality from this setup, the tight angle of view delivered by 1680mm is quite amazing. Every photographer should have the experience of receiving one of these big white Canon lenses sometime in life. It was taken one hour after the sunrise. A barely-perceptible .6 stops of vignetting remains at f/5.6 and essentially no vignetting remains at f/8. Lowepro Pro Trekker 600 AW Backpack The main argument is to compare the 600mm II + 1.4TC (=840mm) versus the 800mm bare and the 600mm II + 2xTC (=1200mm) with the 800mm + 1.4TC (=1120mm). Especially with long focal length, wide aperture lenses that can create a very shallow depth of field, focus accuracy is critical. Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens. The 600 L IS I's biggest downside for me was weight. feel like a kid on Christmas morning. The lighting conditions were poor, and there is a massive mountain behind this scene, blocking the rays of the sun. Transmission . With the large lens hood in place during use, the front element is already very protected on the Canon super telephoto lenses. - as the other version II super-telephoto lenses being released in 2011/2012 have shown. A110 = new Image(656,439) ISOFF.src = 'https://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Other/Canon-EF-600mm-f-4-L-IS-II-USM-Lens/IS-Off.jpg' And just after my spring sports season ended. CA (Chromatic Aberration) is well controlled - about equivalent with the 600 L IS I, Shooting air shows from a tripod or monopod-fixed position is not easy. The original EF 600mm f/4L IS lens is an uncomfortably heavy lens that begs for a monopod or tripod during use - and wheels for transport. This lens features superb image quality even with a wide open aperture, extremely fast AF, 4-stop-rated image stabilization and best-available build quality. Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens IMG7 = new Image(423,600) According to Canon USA, the overall durability of the Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Lens over the previous model has been enhanced through increased usage of The same lenses are shown below with their lens hoods in place. Alternatively, changing the camera setup to rear-AF button focus only can enable this functionality. The IS II cases are redesigned with a nice, more-modern appearance. Canon indicates "double the impact resistance" from the prior lens model. Since the 600 L II IS with a 1.4x extender mounted performs similarly to the 800 L IS, I'm more often going to be recommending the 600 L IS II. Here is a look at the most frequently used 600 f/4 apertures: The widest apertures create a great background blur while the narrower apertures keep more of this young white-tailed deer in focus.