Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 8546B002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2013 | 1999 |
| Release Date | 2013-08-22 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 7999 USD |
| Last known price | 299 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper motor | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 85 cm | 300 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,29 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 250 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Construction | 15 elements / 12 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | UD element | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 55-250 mm | 400 mm |
| Zoom Range | 195 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 70 mm | 163 mm |
| Length | 111 mm | 349 mm |
| Weight | 375 gr | 5370 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-63 | ET-155 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
