Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L vs Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L and Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM .

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Product
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Name Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Release Year 2011 1993
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1339 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
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 200-400mm F4 IS L
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 200 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Construction 25 elements  /  20 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Focal Length 200-400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter Yes No
Teleconverter Multiplier 1.4x N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 128 mm 90 mm
Length 366 mm 256 mm
Weight 3620 gr 1250 gr
Other
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU ET-120 (WII) Utdragbart
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A