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Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM
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| Manufacturer | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM |
| Lens style | Telephoto zoom |
| Focal length | 70 - 300 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 - 5.6 |
| Angle of view | 34 - 8.25 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 1.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:4.8 |
| Minimum aperture | 32 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 8 |
| Auto focus type | USM |
| Lens Construction | 19 elements / 14 groups |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Canon EF |
| Dimensions | 89 x 143 mm |
| Weight | 1050 g |
| Additional information | Released: 26.08.2010 2 UD lenses |
Owners reviews (13)
Overall
Owner since: 3 years
Price: 1249€
User profile: Semipro
Cons: No tripod collar
Pros: Quality, 300mm really to use (open) Brilliant IS, very good AF
Summary: My best friend for travel around the world. construction quality Excellent image quality, outstanding stabilization I use this lens with EOS 7D Mk2 and 5D Mk3 Worth every penny
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price: £1080
User profile: Amateur
Cons: None, well, maybe price. The relatively slow aperture and extension on zooming are not cons, in lens terms they are necessary design compromises to make it the size, weight and focal length range it is.
Pros: Sharp throughout zoom range at f5.6, colour and contrast fantastic. Auto focus is amazingly fast, IS is superb. Very compact, not overly heavy. Metal filter threads. Zoom lock means hood can be stored in reverse orientation and still removed without zooming the lens out.
Summary: It's just a joy to use, and very sharp. It's also a significant step up from the Tamron 70-300 VC, you'll have no worries shooting wide open at 300mm with this one! Perfect on APS-C. Also, do not underestimate how important portability is, it's very compact at 70mm. As a result it goes everywhere with me cos it fits so easily in my bag. Therefore it's always available, whereas a 70-200IS wouldn't have been. Yes, it's expensive, but I'm really glad I bought it and wouldn't swap it.
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Owner since: 2 years
Price: 850 euro
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Somewhat slow, but that is the concept of the lens.
Pros: Very nice size, superb build quality, good IS. IQ good.
Summary: Very versatile telezoom, if you want to travel, take a 24-105L F4.0 and this lens. Maybe with a small fast prime. I bought this lens secondhand, new the price is a little steep.
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 1100 ̈́
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Strong vignetting on full frame, sometimes slow auto focus, really heavy weight, bad corners at 70mm on full frame
Pros: great build quality, Image quality at 300mm is very good, best IS I ever found in a lens!
Summary: Great option for a APS-C camera. On full frame not so good.
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price:
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Vignetting
Pros: Good Quality, reach, focus, IS and ideal for FF camera outdoor sports
Summary: I use this lens for outdoor football shots on a FF camera and it is ideal for that. The vignetting is a slight problem but Lightroom takes care of that well enough!
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 1300€
User profile: Semipro
Cons: f/4-5.6 means it is NOT for indoor use. However, in emergency I have taken pro-level basketball pictures, very sharp!
Pros: Small and short enough to enter in any size bag! So this lens is always with me. Great IS an fast AF. Built like a tank!
Summary: Great lens if you value size and appreciate the 300 range....
Overall
Owner since: 1 month
Price: 2300 SFR
User profile: Amateur
Cons: no
Pros: quality, compact, speed & IS
Summary: Bougth for my Africa trip.
Overall
Owner since: 1 month
Price: 2300 SFR
User profile: Amateur
Cons: no
Pros: quality, compact, speed & IS
Summary: Bougth for my Africa trip.
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: 1100 Pound
User profile: Professional
Cons: no tripod mount
Pros: 1st class IS and optic
Summary: Top for photograpy and movie
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price:
User profile: Semipro
Cons: White (I don't like it). No extender compatibility.
Pros: Outstanding build quality, precisely, high speed AF. Best IS I'd ever seen. Noiseless. Optical performance better than with my 70-200L 2.8. Compact and not too heavy. Superb bokeh.
Summary: Nothing for fast interior shots, but hopefully you know it before purchase (f4/5.6) My very best buy for outdoor and travel.
Overall
Owner since: 3 months
Price: 1200 Euro
User profile: Semipro
Cons: non IF
Pros: Quality, AF speed, great IS
Summary: After 70-300 IS USM and Tamron VC - another level. First class optic and mechanic
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price:
User profile: Semipro
Cons: none
Pros: very sharp,excellent color and contrast! light and compact,easy to carry all day! love the 70-300 range! much better then any other 70-300 on the market! f/5.6 doesnt bother me cuz i always shoot f/5.6-f/8 anyway for max sharpness.excellent for close up shots as well as long distance!
Summary: if you want a killer all around lens this is it!
Overall
Owner since: 1 month
Price: $1400
User profile: Semipro
Cons: -f4-5.6 ?? why canon ? -anything other than bright sunlight, you have to use iso 1600 and above. -looks really awkward when fully extended. -overpriced for what it offers, and better deals on similar canon lenses
Pros: -good image quality at all focal lengths. -sharp wide open (sweet spot f6.3) -no vignetting -minimal to no color fringing -good against bright light and no flaring -corner to corner performance is good. -light and small ( per se)
Summary: only buy this lens if portability is important to you. It is the smallest and lightest in canons 70-200/300mm L telephoto lens. If you dont mind the length, just buy the 70-200mm F4 L or an older 70-200mm F2.8 L for a bit less.