Ever wonder what goes into the making of a sophisticated $11,000 lens? Well, the intriguing video below offers a remarkable inside tour of Canon’s EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X, a unique super telephoto with a built-in optically matched 1.4X teleconverter.

Designed for sports and wildlife photographers, this versatile 200-400mm zoom becomes a 280-560mmm f/5.6 with the flick of a switch. With some 115 individual components, the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X is an optical tour de force.

What this video and prepare to be amazed. (You can check out our review of the Canon EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x lens here.)