Canon EF 1200mm F5.6L USM Specifications

Nickname:

"The Cannon"

Compatibility:

analog/digital

Diagonal Angle of View:

2.05°

Maximum Magnification:

1:11.1

Minimum Aperture:

F32

Number of Aperture Blades:

8

Iris Pattern:

 

Minimum Distance:

1400cm

Filter Thread:

48mm via filter holder

Maximum Diameter:

228mm

Length:

836mm

Weight:

16500g

Focus Type:

Ring-USM, Electronic-Manual (electronically accellerated manual focus, 3 steps of speed), rear focus

Dual Pixel CMOS AF:

not supported (camera will switch to Contrast AF)

E-TTL II Distance Information:

yes

Lens Hood:

built-in

Produced:

1993 - 2005

Tests:

Additional Information:

The lens design is based on the FD 5.6/1200L. It was strictly built on request only with lead times of 18 months. Reportedly approx. 2 samples per year were ordered. The lens features a focus limiter (full, 14 - 30m, 30m - ∞), focus preset, a tripod collar and a big carrying grip on top. A dedicated alloy case was available.