Canon 400mm f/5.6L

Canon’s most affordable ‘L’ quality supertelephoto, the 400 f5.6 is lightweight (considering its reach and quality) and known for providing extremely sharp images, even with the aperture wide open. While its weight allows it to be easily handheld, it does not have image stabilization so using a tripod is recommended except in good light conditions.

For Sale: We have one copy for sale, in excellent 9+/10 condition, glass is perfect, a few very minor scratches on the barrel, comes in original Canon zipper case with built in lens hood and tripod ring. As with all our sales there is a 5 day inspection period during which it may be returned for refund with no questions asked. This lens also has a 90 day warranty during which we will cover the cost of any repairs resulting during normal use (damage repairs are not covered). Contact us for purchaseat $955.

Roger’s take: In many ways the perfect telephoto – its small and light, as sharp as any lens Canon makes, autofocuses in a split second. In the summer its phenomenally popular with birders and wildlife photographers. The lack of IS makes it less popular in winter and in poor light when it is more difficult to get fast shutter speeds. It will inevitably be replaced by an IS version someday, at twice the cost.