Canon 9524B005
Integrating one fluorite and one Super UD element with Air Sphere Coating, this lens delivers sharp, high-contrast images with minimal aberrations, supported by a 4-stop Image Stabilizer for handheld clarity. A rotating zoom ring with adjustable torque and comprehensive weather sealing with a fluorine coating set it apart for reliable, precise control in tough conditions. It’s best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a rugged, stabilized telephoto zoom for tracking fast-moving subjects from a distance.
Focal length 100-400mm
Aperture f/100
Mount Canon EF
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1640 g
af type USM
lens type zoom
67 Overall Score
Price €2,183
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 400 |
| Elements | 21 |
| Groups | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/100 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 980 |
| Max Magnification | 0.31x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon 9524B005 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/100 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1640 | 315 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | USM | stepping motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 9524B005 | 94.2 | 0.9 | 16.2 | 29.3 | 97.7 | 0.7 | 80.4 | 87.9 | 83.2 | 92.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.9 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 32 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.7 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.2 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.7 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 69 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83.1 | 50.3 | 90.2 | 85.7 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.7 | 83.2 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.1 | 75.5 | 31.1 | 86.9 | 69.8 | 63.3 | 92.3 | 50.4 | 92.8 |
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