Canon has announced two new telephoto prime lenses for the RF mount. The RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM and 600mm F4L IS USM have the same optical makeup as their EF-mount equivalents, with 17 elements in 13 groups, including one Super UD and two fluorite special elements, along with Super Spectra and Air Sphere coatings.
The minimum focus distance on the 400mm F2.8 is 2.5m (8.2 ft) and 4.2m (13.8 ft) on the 600mm F4. The maximum magnifications are 0.17x and 0.15x, respectively. Both support Canon’s RF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
As with all L-series lenses, the 400 and 600 are rugged and weather-sealed, and have a fluorine coating on the front element to repel oil and water.
The RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens and RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens will be available in July priced at $12,000 and $13,000, respectively.
Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $11,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens: 12,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
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