Patent: EF 400 f/4 DO IS II

Craig
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Another DO patent
We haven't seen a new DO lens in a long time, but the patents haven't stopped. It looks like Canon is continuing the R&D, I'd love to see it go somewhere.

Interpretation and self-description of the patent literature

  • Patent Publication No. 2013-64858
  • 2013.4.11 Release Date
  • Filing date 2011.9.16

Example 1

  • Focal length f = 392.12mm
  • Fno. 4.12
  • Half angle of ω = 3.16 °
  • Image height Y = 21.64mm
  • 262.14mm length lens
  • BF 69.97mm
  • Two fluorite
  • Materials and anomalous partial dispersion DOE to use, reduce the chromatic aberration
  • Refractive power of the diffractive surface
  • Strong, but can reduce the chromatic aberration of the element itself, flare increases
  • The weaker, other optical element DOE play a role
  • Refractive optical unit
  • DOE anomalous partial dispersion and bonding materials
  • DOE aspherical surface on the opposite side of the
  • Vibration control
  • Inner Focus

Source: [EG] | Canon EF 400 f/4 DO IS

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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