Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 1993 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS 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 F4 DO IS 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 F4 DO IS 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 F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS 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 Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 128 mm
Length 117 mm 232 mm
Weight 880 gr 1940 gr
Other
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83B ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A