Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM (EF)

The Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM (EF) is a lens available to rent from Lightbulb Rentals. We supply film, video, and photography productions across New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh with tested, production-ready gear.

Lightbulb Rentals proudly offers the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens, a versatile telephoto zoom lens belonging to Canon's prestigious L-series optics. Designed for full-frame EOS DSLRs, it also functions effectively with APS-C sized sensors, providing a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 160-640mm.

IS = Image Stabilization

USM = Ultra Sonic Motor

This lens incorporates advanced optical elements to deliver exceptional image quality. It features one fluorite element and one Super UD element, along with four aspherical elements, effectively correcting chromatic and spherical aberrations. This ensures high sharpness, clarity, and precise color reproduction throughout the zoom range. A floating elements system further enhances image quality by maintaining consistency in performance from minimum focusing distance to infinity.

Enhancing its usability, the EF 100-400mm lens includes Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer, which minimizes the effects of camera shake by up to two stops. This feature is invaluable for handheld shooting in low-light conditions or when using slower shutter speeds. The lens utilizes a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and a rear focusing system, enabling fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance. Full-time manual focus override is also available for fine-tuning focus manually.

Designed with versatility in mind, the lens includes an adjustable zoom ring that allows locking at any focal length position, enhancing stability and control during shooting. It incorporates eight diaphragm blades, contributing to smooth and pleasing bokeh for creative depth-of-field effects.

For added convenience during tripod or monopod use, a removable rotating tripod collar is included with the lens. This collar facilitates stable mounting and smooth rotation for both horizontal and vertical shooting orientations.

Additionally, the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens is compatible with optional EF 1.4X and EF 2X teleconverters, expanding its focal length range and versatility for even greater reach.

Key specifications include a type of Telephoto zoom lens (L-series), a focal length of 100-400mm (160-640mm equiv on APS-C), a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6. It also offers a mount of EF, a format of Full-frame and APS-C, a image stabilization of Up to 2 stops.

Rent the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM (EF) from Lightbulb Rentals with same-day pickup or regional delivery across New York and Pennsylvania. Every order is fully inspected and prepped before it ships, and our team can help you build a matching package, add expendables, or answer technical questions before your shoot.