Canon EF1200mm f/5.6L USM

• Specifications
• Reviews
• Sample Images
• Initial launch information.

Canon's monster telephoto lens was only ever produced specially to order, and only a few examples are known, giving cult status amongst collectors and a recent (2014) price tag of £99,000 at MPB (our choice for used equipment in the UK)

Available from: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | B&H | Adorama

Lens specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture	1200mm 1:5.6
Lens Construction	13 elements in 10 groups
Maximum Magnification (x)	0.09
Minimum Aperture	32
Closest Focusing Distance	14m
Filter Size	48mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight	228mm x 836mm, 16,500g

EF1200mm f/5.6L USM reviews and articles

• Canon UK / US Information Page
• Wikipedia
• MPB Photographic
• Amazon
• Northlight Images
• Canon CPN article
• Fred Miranda
• Lens Tip
• Digital Picture
• PhotoZone
• SLR Gear
• Lens Review
• ePhotozine

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Sample images

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Product launch

No information available on the 1993 launch of this lens.