Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM .

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Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Name Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Release Year 1993 1993
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1339 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Focal Length 28-70 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 42 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 90 mm
Length 117 mm 256 mm
Weight 880 gr 1250 gr
Other
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU EW-83B Utdragbart
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A