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Canon EF 1200 mm f/5.6L USM review
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Overview

EF 1200 mm f/5.6L USM

This lens is an EF 1200mm 5.6L USM.

Features

  • Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
  • (protective glass and drop-in filter included)
  • Diagonal angle of view: 2°-5°
  • Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
  • Closest focusing distance: 14m / 46ft
  • Filter size: 48mm rear drop in

Canon's most powerful supertelephoto lens

The world’s largest interchangeable SLR AF lens, in terms of both focal length and maximum aperture. Two large fluorite elements eliminate secondary spectrum, resulting in extremely sharp, high-quality images. With Extender EF 1.4x or 2x. a whopping focal length of 1700mm f/8 or 2400mm f/11 can be obtained respectively.

EF 1200 mm f/5.6L USM

Product Specification

Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)

1°45', 1°10', 2°05'

Lens construction (elements/groups)

13/10

No. of diaphragm blades

8

Minimum aperture

32

Closest focusing distance (m)

14

Maximum magnification (x)

0.09

AF actuator

USM

Filter diameter (mm)

48 Drop-in

Max. diameter x length (mm)

228 x 836

Weight (g)

16,500

Magnification with Extension Tube EF12

0.12 - 0.01

Magnification with Extension Tube EF25

0.13 - 0.02

Lens hood

Built-in

Hard case

Exclusive

Soft case

-

G.F.Holder III (hood III*)

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G.F.Holder IV (hood IV*)

NC

*Maximum number of Hood III/IV attachable. In case of zoom lenses, the maximum number applies to the

short focal lenght

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications

Lens Type Prime
IS / VR / OS None
Canon L Class Yes
Min Focal Length (mm) 1200
Max Focal Length (mm) 1200
Number of Elements 13
Element Groups 10
Max Aperture 5.6
Minimum Aperture 32
Diaphragm Blades 8
Closest Focus Distance (m) 14
Maximum Magnification 0.09
Filter Type Drop In
Filter Diameter (mm) 48
Diameter at widest (mm) 228
Lens Length (mm) 836
Weight (g) 16500
Discontinued Model Discontinued
Release Date July 1993

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Editor review

Canon EF 1200 mm f/5.6L USM

Overall rating: 
 
5.0
Sharpness:
 
5.0
Build Quality:
 
5.0
AF Speed:
 
5.0
Value for Money:
 
5.0
Reviewed by lee
December 19, 2007
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We have not reviewed this lens, and probably never will as they are as rare as rocking horse s**t. But we are going to give it top makes as we just love the idea oaf this lens and would love to have one.

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