Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM vs Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM and Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM .

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Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Name Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Release Year 2010 2014
Release Date 2014-11-11
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1489 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 270 cm 98 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,31
Aperture
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 21 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Air Sphere, fluorine coatings; Super ED element
Focal Length
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Focal Length 400 mm 100-400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
300 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 163 mm 94 mm
Length 343 mm 193 mm
Weight 3850 gr 1570 gr
Other
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-155 (WII) ET-38D
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A