Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS Usm Telephoto Lens

Canon has classified the Canon EF 500mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens as one its Super Telephoto Lenses. And in many wonderful ways, it does deserve its name. The lens has one of the longest focal lengths available. It offers superior image quality, as well as a level of sharpness that you never thought possible. While it is rather steeply priced, the overall quality should more than make up for it.

While the build quality of the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto lens is above average, Canon has been able to keep down the weight. This is achieved mainly due to the use of magnesium alloy for its lens barrel. The lens also comes with a light carbon fiber lens hood, which can be used as an added protection and to improve the contrast.

The Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto lens sports a Ring Ultrasonic Motor (USM), which enables you to get a fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus. As expected, you can also use the Full Time Manual focusing. Moreover, there are Autofocus Stop buttons that allows you to stop the autofocus temporarily. There's also a Focus Preset feature, which you can use to set a specific distance for certain shots.

As it is, the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto lens really lives up to its super name.