Used Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM (1999) for Sale — From £999 | UsedLens.co.uk

£999.00 Low price

£2390.18 High price

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Canon's original L-series 500mm f/4 — the first-gen super-telephoto before Mark II improvements.

The Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM is a professional super-telephoto prime from Canon's L series for wildlife, sports, and aviation photography. Multiple generations produced (IS and IS II). Canon EF mount.

f/4 maximum aperture. 500mm focal length (full-frame). L-series IS. Ring-type USM AF. At approximately 3,870g (IS 1st gen) or approximately 3,190g (IS II). 52mm drop-in filter. Full-frame. Canon EF mount.

Multiple versions: the original IS and the lighter IS II (released approximately 2011). The IS II is approximately 680g lighter than the original IS with improved stabilisation. Both support Canon EF teleconverters (1.4× and 2×). A primary professional wildlife and sports super-telephoto in Canon's lineup.

On the used market the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM is a professional super-telephoto. Condition checks: confirm IS vs IS II generation (check barrel markings and weight), IS operation, ring USM AF response, drop-in filter condition, tripod collar. Canon EF mount — works on EOS R via EF-to-RF adapter.

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM generations

This page covers the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM (1999). Not to be confused with its sibling model:

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM (2011 successor) →

Avg £1550, down 21.4% over 1 month

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£1139.00 £1459.00

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£1139.00 £1459.00

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£1139.00 £1459.00

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Canon EF 500mm f4 L IS USM Super Telephoto Prime Lens - Please Read eBay

£1199.50 £1309.50

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Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM Good MPB

£1439.00 £1699.00

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Canon EF 500mm f4 L IS USM Lens Wex

£1549.00 £1719.00

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Canon EF500mm f4L USM IS ALC165805 Exc++ Aperture UK

£1550.00 £1690.00

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Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM Excellent MPB

£1809.00 £1989.00

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Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM Lens with camo, Arca foot and Backpack (£400+ extras) eBay

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Canon EF 500mm f4 L IS USM Lens Wex

£1894.00 £2044.00

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Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS 1 , USM **Absolutely MINT condition**Make Me an Offer** eBay

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Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM Lens eBay

£2390.18 £2868.22

Used Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM price history

Tracking the used Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM price? Over the past month, the average has fallen 21.4%, from £1971 to around £1550. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £1319 and £1856 for a used lens.

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