What is the cheapest used Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM in the UK?

The cheapest used Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM currently listed is £1794.15 at eBay, based on 9 listings compared across 3 UK retailers.

How many used Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 9 used Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM listings available across 3 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM use?

The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM features a Full Frame sensor.

Is the used Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM going up or down in price?

Over the past month the average used price has held steady at around £3067, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM (1999) for Sale — From £1794

£1794.15 Low price

£4899.00 High price

9 Listings

3 Retailers

2 Reduced

Great for: wildlife sport astro landscape

Canon's original L-series 400mm f/2.8 supertelephoto — a massive professional prime for sports and wildlife.

The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM is the professional flagship super-telephoto prime for Canon EF full-frame bodies. Three versions were produced: Mk I (1999, ~5,370g), Mk II (2011, ~3,850g, 4-stop IS), and Mk III (2018, ~2,840g, 4-stop IS). The Mk II — most common on the used market — uses a drop-in 52mm filter holder. L-series weather sealing. Sixteen elements in 12 groups (Mk II).

Mk II specifications: 16 elements in 12 groups (2 fluorite + 2 super UD elements). Drop-in 52mm filter holder. 3,850g. 4-stop IS (Normal and Active modes). Ring USM provides fast, quiet AF. L-series weather sealing. Tripod collar. f/2.8 maximum aperture. Compatible with Canon 1.4x and 2x TC-II/III teleconverters.

The 400mm f/2.8 is the primary super-telephoto for sports, wildlife, and press photography: f/2.8 at 400mm provides the fastest effective aperture for action stopping at extreme distances. The Mk II's 3,850g versus the Mk I's 5,370g was a landmark weight reduction enabled by fluorite elements. Identify version by weight: ~5.4kg = Mk I, ~3.85kg = Mk II, ~2.84kg = Mk III.

On the used market the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM is available at professional super-telephoto pricing. Condition checks: IS engagement, ring USM AF response, drop-in filter holder condition, tripod collar rotation, and L-series sealing. Confirm version by weight. Compatible with all Canon EOS EF bodies; on RF bodies via EF-RF adapter.

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM generations

This page covers the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM (1999). Not to be confused with the other models in this line:

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Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L USM Lens - W/ case, Hood & cover - Excellent Condition eBay

£1794.15 £1907.33

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Canon Eos 400mm L f2.8 IS USM stabilised lens eBay

£2148.70

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Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L IS USM Super Telephoto Prime Lens eBay

£2509.50 £2909.50

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Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L IS USM Lens Wex

£2697.00

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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM eBay

£3066.70

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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Good MPB

£3379.00

MPB

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Good MPB

£4049.00

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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Excellent MPB

£4659.00

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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Excellent MPB

£4899.00

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Used Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM price history

Tracking the used Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM price? Over the past month, the average has held steady at around £3067. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £2510 and £4049 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 4 Aug 2026.