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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 is USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

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Features

  • 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras
  • 3-stop Image Stabilizer for reducing camera shake; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM), Macro Focus Range : 1.50 m
  • Electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) helps create attractive background at large apertures
  • Super Spectra lens coating and lens element shaping suppresses flare and ghosting,Filter Thread: 58 mm
  • Suitable for Nature/concert/potrait and close up/product photography. Measures 3 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; weighs 22.2 ounces; 1-year warranty

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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras Featuring the latest 3-stop Image Stabilizer for outstanding camera shake reduction, the EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM zoom lens also features super responsive autofocus. Replacing the popular EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM, the world's first interchangeable lens with Image Stabilizer (IS), the lens is expected to appeal to serious amateur nature and sports photographers looking to achieve outstanding results while shooting hand held. Image Stabilizer IS dramatically reduces image blur caused by camera shake. The EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM features Canon's latest 3-stop IS, a one-stop improvement over its predecessor. This allows shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible, with no perceptible increase in image blur. Photographers normally shooting a 300mm frame handheld at 1/500 second can obtain the equivalent result with a shutter speed of just 1/60 second, vastly extending options in low-light conditions. Gyro sensors detect unwanted vibrations, triggering the corresponding movement of a correcting lens group perpendicular to the optical axis. This alters the light path, returning the image to its correct position on the sensor or film plane. The EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM provides 2-mode IS for shooting immobile subjects. Mode 1 stabilizes the image along both the horizontal and vertical axes. For shooting while panning to follow a moving subject, Mode 2 turns off correction in the panned direction and prevents the effect of dragging the subject back through the frame. IS switches off automatically when the camera is mounted on a tripod, thus preventing feedback loops between the IS sensor and stabilizer motor vibrations. Superb autofocus The micro USM motor found in the EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM employs ultra-sonic frequency vibrations to drive auto focus with unrivalled speed and near-silent operation. Good holding torque stops the lens with precision and accuracy, the instant it arrives at the correct focus point and without overshoot. A high-speed CPU and optimised AF algorithm result in a significant increase of AF speed compared to that of its predecessor. A zoom ring locking mechanism is provided that locks the zoom at the wide-angle setting. This ensures that the lens is carried or stored in its most compact position, preventing possible damage caused by the lens extending and hitting obstacles when being carried mounted on a camera with a strap. Pleasing defocused background The EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM employs an electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) with a circular aperture. This helps create an attractive, even defocused background when isolating a subject at large apertures. Image quality By optimizing Super Spectra lens coatings and lens element shaping, Canon's engineers have been effective in suppressing flare and ghosting--more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. By increasing light absorption, coatings reduce reflections off lens element surfaces to deliver crisp, undistorted images with natural color balance. Focal length translates to 112-480mm equivalent in 35mm film format when fitted to EOS 20D and EOS 350D cameras. The EOS system The EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM includes distance metering information, providing compatibility with the E-TTL II flash system of late model cameras such as the EOS-1D Mark II N and EOS 5D. When used in conjunction with Canon's range of EX Speedlite flash units, the lens passes distance information to the flash algorithm for markedly improved flash exposure metering. Accessories for the EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM include the lens hood ET-65B and the lens pouch LP1222* (*these accessories must be purchased separately). In keeping with Canon's Kyosei philosophy of living in harmony with the environment, the lens features only lead-free glass.

Focal Length Description: 70-300 millimeters


Lens: Telephoto


Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EF


Maximum Focal Length: 300 Millimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 70 Millimeters


Lens Design: Zoom


Focus Type: Micro-type ultrasonic


Lens Fixed Focal Length: 300 Millimeters


Lens Coating Description: Nano Crystal Coating


Zoom Ratio: 41


Image stabilization: 3 stops claimed


Real Angle Of View: 34 Degrees


Minimum Aperture: 45 f


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 8


Photo Filter Size: 58 Millimeters


Lens Mount: Canon EF


Image stabilization: 3 stops claimed


Has Self-Timer: No


Compatible Devices: Canon EOS SLR Cameras


Maximum Shutter Speed: 30 Seconds


Exposure Control Type: Automatic, Manual


Media Type: ProductImage


Color: Black


Screen Size: 1 Inches


Brand: Canon


Camera Lens: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 is USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras


Model Name: 0345B002


UPC: 013803050851 066421508327


Manufacturer Part Number: 0345B006


Global Trade Identification Number: 00013803050851, 05054533083936


Model Number: 0345B002


Item Part Number: 0345B003, 0345B006


Item Weight: 1.39 Pounds


Manufacturer: Canon Cameras US


Built-In Media: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens, E-58U Front Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), Limited 1-Year Warranty Card


Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts


Best Sellers Rank: #113 in SLR Camera Lenses


ASIN: B0007Y794O


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Don't ask me how, but I found one of these entirely by chance for about $180 here on Amazon, including 2-day shipping. The lens was listed as "Used-Like New." I honestly think it was a customer return. The box was the original one, but very slightly damaged, and it appears all the original documentation was included. Now, to the lens. Obviously, getting a lens that Canon lists for $650 on their website for less than $200 has already made me love the lens. I transitioned from a Tamron 70-300mm with no IS or USM to this lens, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. Taking portraits with this lens works. No, it's not the best lens for it, but it does the job. It also does well in limited light for some action shots, provided you set the ISO high enough. I have photos of people bowling that turned out rather nice. And finally, I was able to get shots of the moon (waning, a day or so after full) that turned out quite nice. The zoom isn't enough to get truly close shots of the moon, but when cropped, they still look good. The only concern I have, and it is minor, is that I can hear the USM motor for a couple of seconds after the lens focuses. That's entirely normal according to the documentation, and I don't mind it personally, but I could imagine that it may distract someone else if I were photographing at a normally quiet location, such as a cathedral or a museum. This is after only a few days of use. Obviously, I haven't been able to put this lens through its paces, but initial results are promising. Pros: -good IS, with two modes (one standard, one for panning) -quick focusing -image quality is excellent -I can't argue about the price I paid, and I believe it would be a deal even at the typical $500 price point Amazon usually lists it as for a new lens Cons: -USM motor can be heard clearly by the photographer, which may not be ideal for very quiet settings -a lens hood would have been nice, but aftermarket ones aren't expensive Overall, I'd say that this lens is an excellent value. It may not be an L-class lens, but it's definitely better than the EF-S 55-250mm, and for the price, I don't think you can expect much more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013 by MrD
    • Very nice lens
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I got my wife a new camera, a Canon Rebel T3i, after using her old camera, a Canon Powershot S5 IS, to shoot a full moon rise. The moon rise photo would have been very good but it was a dark moon rise (the sun had set maybe 15 minutes before) so when I brightened up the landscape it was a bit noisy (not a lot but more than I wanted). We had driven quite a long distance to see this so a better camera seemed reasonable. The next full moon was the Super Moon of May 05, 2012. We got the camera with the 18-55 mm kit lens but decided to go with the EF 70-300 mm IS USM lens instead of the 75-300 mm lens that was also available in a kit. On some practice shots of the moon before the full moon I was getting some pretty sharp views. As I learned more about the camera the technique improved, like using Live View which avoided the mirror bounce, using a shutter release cable, and zooming to 10X which showed that my old tripod would shake for 5 seconds or so and then be steady enough to see the image motion from the earth's rotation. I also calculated that at 300 mm zoom I needed to keep the shutter speed to faster than about 1/10 second to avoid more than about 1/2 pixel image smear because I wasn't tracking the moon. The resulting pictures were quite sharp, better than what I had found out on the web when I looked for moon photos through this lens. When I showed an employee at Best Buy one of the images on my iPod he said I hadn't got it with that lens, I said yes I did. I used autofocus on the moon. But it didn't work on the stars or planets with Live View so I tried a trick, autofocus on the moon, switch the lens to manual focus, then point to the star or planet. Wasn't sure that would work but it did. I pointed at Saturn and was able to detect the rings. Not very well, no dark space between the rings and the planet (I think that will be possible when they open up a bit more in 2 or 3 years). The crescent of Venus was also visible with this lens. Haven't tried Jupiter yet but it should show a disk and moons. Mars should also show a disk when it is close enough. I'm not suggesting this is a good lens for shooting planets, I just tried it to see how sharp it is and was happy with it. My wife finally got to try this lens when we went to find some eagles. They were mostly far away but her first shot clearly showed some and the image stabilization worked very well. By pressing the shutter halfway the stabilization is activated and the image really gets steady. That was one reason I went with this lens. We went to see the Super Full Moon rise and found a few members of the local camera club there with their big lenses. A Super Full Moon is not really a big deal, it's just when the full moon happens near when the moon, in its elliptical orbit, is closest to the earth. It's a bit bigger (apparent size) and a bit brighter than other full moons. The weather wasn't promising and at moon rise time nothing was seen, but maybe 20 minutes later or so a bit of it was seen peeking through the clouds and it finally got up out of the haze. Got some shots with this lens. The full moon in November 28 is the farthest from earth full moon of the year, I guess that would be a submoon, opposite of the supermoon. The apparent diameters of the May 5 and Nov 28 full moons will differ by about 14%. Back to the lens, there are only a couple of negatives I can think of so far, and they may not be a problem for everybody. The lens cap could be better, might not be able to use it with a lens hood in place. That's easy to replace. Also the front of the lens rotates and will be an issue with polarizing filters. This may not be a big deal, haven't tried it yet, but the following may work. Zoom, focus, adjust the polarizer, then focus again. The last step may not be needed and should be such a minor adjustment that the polarizer should be ok. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lens. Update 2012 May 18: I read another review that said this lens could autofocus on a star. In the above I stated I couldn't autofocus even on Venus but I was using Live View, not the optical view finder. When I tried the optical view finder it focussed on Venus with no problem and I got a handheld shot at 300 mm that showed it as a small crescent. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2012 by Raymond E. Sterner
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This lens for me is for shooting wildlife, nature scenes and sporting events like football and basketball games. Inside of the box you will find the Canon lens, the lens CD disk and the Canon warranty card. Make sure that the lens number on the Canon warranty card matches the one on your new lens. One of the first things that you will notice is that the lens has a lock on it to lock it closed and protect it. Make sure that you lock the lens when carrying it or storing it in your camera bag. The lens has an USM focusing motor and the focus can be set to automatic or manual modes. It also features image stabilizer feature that can be turned on or off. I like that the stabilizer buttons are recessed so they cannot be easily switched by accident. The stabilizer system can be set in Mode 1 or in Mode 2. Mode 1 is dual axis stabilization and it is good for shooting stationary objects. Mode 2 is single axis stabilization and it is more suited for photographing (panning to shoot) a moving object. The image stabilization on this lens is excellent and it dramatically improves your long range photography. Slight motions in the camera can affect you photograph quality and this feature is what is required to improve your photography. This feature is what makes this lens worth the money. The lens is quite long when fully extended and you have to be careful that nobody runs into the lens at a sporting event for example. Make sure that you retract and lock the lens when you are not using it. I also purchased a lens cover to reduce light glare on the lens and I recommend that you get one especially if you shoot a lot of outdoor photographs. I included some images of the lens cover in my attached video. If you think the lens is long, then you should see it with a lens cover! I reverse the cover for added protection when the camera is not in use and I am just carrying it. I am very happy with this lens and the quality of the photographs that it takes. The focus has been clear and fast and the image stabilization is excellent. I recommend this lens as it has been an excellent addition to my Canon 7D camera. I rate it at 5 stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013 by JJCEO
    • Nice lens, a bit heavy and make sure you have an extra battery
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I have had this lens now for only a few days but I think it's a great lens overall. Not quiet 5 stars as you'll see below: Cons: 1. I have read that at 300mm (480 on my XTi) that images begin to get a little soft. I have noticed this too however I think it is sharper than my previous 70-300mm Tamron lens. 2. This lens drains batteries faster than any other lens I've had. I imagine it's because of the IS (even if it's off). I was having a problem on my XTi when I only had 2 bars left on the battery. I have the Canon power grip too, so I had 2 batteries in there. When it was at about 2 (nearly 1 bar I imagine) my Camera would take a picture and even use IS with the lens, but after the shutter opened it would close and the lcd screen on my XTi would not work. The power light would stay "on" on the camera even if I turned it off. I had to remove batteries then I could take one more picture and same thing happend. I read on message boards about this error, and it seems it's just the draining of the battery, so make sure you have a backup battery! :) 3. The lens is a little heavy, not that bad, but if you were going to be walking around all day (which I do); I think alterating hands and lens throughout a day will be okay. 4. Not a "L" lens. Image quality will not be quite as sharp but hardly noticable. Pros: 1. Not a "L" lens. Yes I know that was a con too, but basically what I mean here is that it's not going to standout like an "L" lens does (the L lens pro series has a white body instead of black like this one). 2. Compact. Fits nicely in my Canon backpack. 3. IS. You can really see the difference at 300mm while looking through the view finder, even before you take the picture. IS is great! 4. Price! For a Canon lens I think the price here on Amazon is spot on. Great lens and well worth the price. 5. Image Quality. I feel this lens is better than my old Tamron lens. Well overall I think this lens deserves a 4. Great lens. Oh and go ahead and buy the hood, it's worth it too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2008 by G. Schuessler
    • Exceptional lens
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Exceptional quality, crisp clear images. Quick autofocus, and compatible with EF mounts. Very versatile and nice build and look.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2026 by WadeVC
    • Wow.....what a surprising lens!
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I used this lens at my grandaughter's indoor volleyball games this past Sunday. No flash needed and was able to go out to the full 300mm to get some great portrait shots of the girls while they were on the court.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026 by Steve Chambers
    • An excellent general purpose zoom telephoto lens
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Conventional wisdom holds that the more powerful a telephoto lens you mount on your camera, the more you may need a tripod for shake-free images. With patience and breath control many photographers have long been able take crisp handheld shots with lenses of focal lengths up to 400mm. That ability can now be extended to almost everyone through technology. The best modern DSLRS can produce crisp handheld images with short exposures at high ISO settings and, coupled with good image stabilization lenses, can effectively expand the focal length (or power, if you will) of lenses that can be used to advantage without a monopod or tripod. Still, it remains the case that a great percentage of the distant images that most amateur or enthusiast photographers will want to capture can be taken with telephoto lenses that do not exceed 400mm. In that case, any lens that covers all or most of the range between 100mm and 400mm is a reasonable candidate to add to your photography kit. If you feel an unmet need to take frame-filling moonrises behind a ghostly oak tree on a remote ridge, you can get a dedicated 1000mm lens later on. For a general purpose telephoto lens, this 70-300mm zoom can't be beat. In my experience the optics have produced crisp images at any focal length and at most aperture settings, though images taken with apertures at the middle of its range (f/11, for example) appear just slightly sharper than ones taken with a wide open lens. Canon has thoughtfully included two different image stabilization modes for the benefit of individuals who use the lens in different ways. Mode 1 is for general purpose image stabilization when the camera is held still to capture a stationary field of view. Mode 2 is used for panning shots in which the photographer is following an item or individual in motion. This mode locks out attempts to correct for blur in the direction of camera motion. And you can of course lock out IS altogether if you are so inclined. Autofocus can also be locked out in case you are shooting nearby objects from a tripod and want to pick the exact focal point of the image field yourself. The word "macro" is printed on the lens, but that strikes me as a little aspirational. I would consider this lens a close-focusing zoom, as you can get fairly close-up images of smaller objects that are a little distance away. Minimum focusing distance is just under five feet, and at that distance the 300mm setting will let you fill the frame with an object about five inches wide. This could be a good lens to capture images of large winged insects and even hummingbirds, as those interesting subjects are notoriously intolerant of close approach by photographers. For true macro photography of flower details or smaller insects, you should mount a different lens. At the other end of its zoom range, focal length in the 70-135 range is excellent for portrait photography or casual snapshots that isolate individuals or groups of two or three in large gatherings. Build quality is excellent, options for use are rich, optical performance is excellent and the lens, though not tiny or light, is compact and manageable. Canon makes other, more expensive lenses with similar design features that might better satisfy the most critical photographers, but in light of the relatively low cost of this lens and its great flexibility, this has to be one of the best general purpose lenses that Canon manufactures. Recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013 by David Wilson
    • Wasn't Thrilled at First, But It Grew on Me
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I needed a longer telezoom for a zoo photography class, and had narrowed options to this lens, the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 SP Di VC USD, and the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM. I was strongly tempted by the prospect of owning L quality glass, especially at this price point, but really wanted IS (or VC as Tamron calls it); I didn't want to feel like I'd always need to carry my monopod/tripod with me, or that I *had* to use a large aperture to ensure a faster shutter speed. And, to be honest, 200mm maximum focal length won't cut it in most zoos, so I'd also need to invest in a teleconverter. Not to mention, once you factor in the cost of a good quality teleconverter, well, you may as well just look at the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM--and while I did seriously look at that lens and test it out, the price point is really beyond what I want and need. That left me with this lens, and the Tamron. After pouring over dozens of review sites, I ended up ordering both. I just couldn't decide. This lens arrived first, and I'll admit--I was disappointed by the first shots. I generally shoot with primes (Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 and Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM), and this lens just seemed to lack that visual punch I'd gotten used to. Then the Tamron arrived, and unfortunately, it was a dud. Many technical reviews suggest that the Tamron can outperform this lens--if you get a good copy. But for whatever reason, quality control seems to be a real issue for the third party lens manufacturers. But time was of the essence, so I decided to put this Canon lens through its paces at my zoo photography class. And boy, am I glad I did. I was pleasantly surprised--wowed, really--by what this lens could do when I gave it a real chance. So even though I wasn't thrilled with this lens at first impression--it certainly wasn't a case of love at first sight--it's become a keeper. It's probably not for everyone (there are many who argue the best option would have been to go with the 70-200 L + a teleconverter, or to suck it up and just get the 70-300 L), but it works for me. *** After a month of use, I'll update this and add--I finally did a bit of pixel creeping comparing this lens to the 70-300 L that I tested out. The L seems to have a slightly better (more effective) IS system, but for my purposes I found it very difficult to distinguish between the image quality of the two lenses--even at the max focal length of 300mm. If I were a pro and intending to sell my photographs with the potential of blowing them up at a very massive scale, then the L would hands down be the better choice. But for me, and probably most people (your average consumer, prosumer, or serious amateur/hobbyist), this older version is an excellent lens. There's a reason many people, for years, called this the secret L--because it can really perform if you let it. I think that warrants adding the fifth star. ... show more
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