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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 From the Manufacturer 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.

Brand: Canon


Focal Length Description: 70-300 millimeters


Lens Type: Telephoto


Compatible Mountings: Canon EF


Camera Lens Description: 300 millimetres


Product Dimensions: 5.63 x 3.03 x 3.03 inches


Item Weight: 1.39 pounds


Item model number: 0345B002


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 22, 2005


Manufacturer: Canon Cameras US


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    • 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
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Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
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

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