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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM UD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

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Features

  • Impressive focal range.Diagonal Angle of View 34 - 8 15'
  • Travel friendly size, packs small and stays small with a manual lock switch on side of barrel. Note: lens can only be locked at 70mm range as it is for travel only. Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 70-300mm 1:4-5.6
  • Focus Adjustment Type - lens extension via inner focusing focus cam, plus floating mechanism.Closest Focusing Distance: 1.2m/ 3.9ft
  • Note that when the inner lens is fully extended (300mm) it's approximately 8.25" in overall length. The 5.6" measurement is at the 70mm range when lens is closed/locked.
  • Suitable for Nature/ landscape/ sports/ travel photography

Description

Ultra-high quality and lightning fast Canon L series lens Optical Image Stabilization System increases usability by approximately four stops The lens features a function that prevents erroneous operation when the lens is mounted on a tripod or monopod The EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM incorporates a floating focusing mechanism for sharpness from 3.9' (1.2m) to infinity Two Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration The lens accepts an optional removable tripod collar, and is dust and water resistant The Fluorine coating keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum From the Manufacturer Designed to deliver ultra-high quality images along with lightning fast operation, the new Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM telephoto zoom lens brings a favorite zoom range to the celebrated Canon L-series of lenses. It features two Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration, incorporates a floating focusing mechanism for sharpness from close up to infinity, plus an IS system that increases usability by approximately four stops. The EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM features a function that prevents erroneous operation when the lens is mounted on a tripod or monopod. Gleaming white, with a removable tripod collar, dust and water resistant construction, and a newly developed Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum, its phenomenal performance and flexibility is assured. For portraiture or to bring what's far away up close, this addition to the L-series is guaranteed to perform. Technical SpecificationsFocal Length & Maximum Aperture: 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 Diagonal Angle of View: 34' - 8° 15' Focus Adjustment: Lens extension via inner focusing and focus cam plus floating mechanism Closest Focusing Distance: 1.2m/ 3.9ft Drive System: Ring USM Filter Size: 67 mm dia., P=0.75 mm /1 filter Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 3.5 x 5.6 in, 2.31 lbs. / 89 x 143mm, 1050g

Brand: Canon


Focal Length Description: 70-300


Lens Type: Telephoto


Compatible Mountings: Canon EF


Camera Lens Description: 300 month


Camera Lens: 300 month


Global Trade Identification Number: 51


Model Name: 4426B002


UPC: 013803122251


Brand: Canon


Lens Mount: Canon EF


Lens Design: Zoom


Maximum Focal Length: 300 Millimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 70 Millimeters


Lens Fixed Focal Length: 300 Millimeters


Lens Coating Description: Fluorine Coating


Focus Type: Ring-type ultrasonic


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 8


Focal Length Description: 70-300


Maximum Aperture: 4


Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EF


Lens: Telephoto


Zoom Ratio: 4.291


Minimum Aperture: 45


Real Angle Of View: 34 Degrees


Photo Filter Size: 67 Millimeters


Image stabilization: Optical


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    • Wow!!!!!!!!!
Style: Lens Only
This lens just came today and I couldn't wait to write this review. It is absolutely PERFECT!!! I started with the kit lens with my first Canon Rebel years ago, then I got some medium priced zooms as I upgraded the cameras. Along the way, I purchased a few prime lenses and thought I had it made. I am mainly shooting nature and running and playing dogs, as well as some portraits of the dogs. A few months ago I found some money and decided to get the EF 200mm f/2.8L to go with my Rebel t2i. Wow, now this WAS perfect!!! It was fantastic, especially for the dog action shots as they were in a fenced in area perfect for the distance of the 200mm lens. Colors were amazing, EVERYTHING was tack sharp and I was having a blast shooting. But, bigger and better called to me... I wanted a GOOD lens, but wanted to cover the range between my primes and I hoped a L zoom would fit the bill, if I could afford it. And, a bit of distance would be great as well, because once I got the 200 lens, it was difficult to be satisfied with my old zooms. I also wanted more versatility for shooting from a kayak where it was difficult to carry and change lenses. I spent a whole week decided the range I wanted and finally settled with 70 - 300. I read a thousand reviews, and spent 4 hours shooting everything with my current 70 - 300 Sigma lens to make sure that was going to cover me. Finally I begged, borrowed and stole (well, not really), and ordered this lens last night. Less than 24 hours later it arrived. Wow, what an impressive piece of glass! I was totally sold before I even put it on my camera! I shot some inside stuff with available light in my kennel and grooming shop since I was stuck at work. I did some thru the window stuff as well. Finally, I got outside and shot a few different things, including one moving dog and some birds in a distant tree. I am totally and completely sold on this lens!!! Now, with TWO L lenses in my bag I am going to find it impossible to ever go back to my old zooms. Everyone WAS right when they said these lenses were great. EVERYTHING is magnificant... the lens is quiet, quick as can be and I love the ability to fine tune the focus while still in automatic focus. The inside shots were amazing... this is a huge, old building without the greatest lights but my shots came out with excellent contrast and color and no noise at all. The zoom is smooth as can be and hand holding coupled with the IS is a breeze. I did switch the IS to Mode 2 for the running dog and that was great as well. I am NOT a photographer... I take pictures. I don't compose my shots, I crop them, and I usually leave the camera on continous shooting and shoot hundreds of shots and keep the winner or winners, especially when shooting the moving dogs. Digital is cheap and it is easy to delete the ones you don't like. Well, of the 30 or so I have shot with this lens already NONE have been rejected for slow focus or blur or the usual reasons for a failed photo. This is going to be FUN! I am headed out after work to test the lens at my favorite kayaking pond. I will stay long enough for the sun to go down and see how it goes. I may amend this tomorrow. 06/08/11... kayaking trip was GREAT. I was amazed at how much light this lens gathered, even after the sun had set. My friend had a good P&S panasonic camera and lost available light well before I couldn't shoot. We came across a beaver and he slapped his tail and I was actually able to get the tail in the air!!! Amazing. It was fuzzy, but that was MY problem, not the camera or the lens! Earlier I had done some shooting in the back yard and shot a movement in a far away tree. I thought it was a bird, but even thru the lens I couldn't be sure. When looking at the photos it WAS a small finch and it even had an insect in it's beak... crystal clear and simply amazing!!! The moving dog photos all came out sharp and crystal clear and the action shots were incredible! I had no problems with mixing up the focus and zoom rings... an issue previous reviewers had found. The only problem was that in the beginning, I did tend to move the focus ring a bit while supporting the lens with my hand... I just made a point to put my hand down where the tripod mount goes and soon it became a habit. Get this lens...you won't be sorry! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2011 by Evelyn A. Cummings
    • Love and hate relationship
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Okay, so I've played around with this lens with my 60D including some at-home personal tests and I must say that this lens is an absolute excellent performer. But is it the right lens for me and is the price justified? That I can honestly say I don't know. Sharpness is excellent at all focal lengths, even the difficult 300mm long end of the zoom. I wouln't say overall its sharper than the 70-200mm F4 IS but in the same league. Contrast is excellent starting at wide aperture and the CA are well controlled which contributes to a perceived sharpness that blows your mind. The IS stabilization works much better than the one in my 15-85mm lens. I would say the 4 stops equivalent is accurate. There is a switch to go from stationary to panning IS modes. If you haven't played with a white L lens before its hard to describe the feeling you get when you shoot with one. The build quality is just superb. Everything about it makes you fall in love. This lens is the first Canon lens to feature flourene coating over the front and rear lens elements, which make it easier to clean. It is the same coating used on the AA filter over the sensor. The focus ring is behind the zoom ring (closer to the camera body) which is my preferred ideal location. This is opposite from the other 70-200 L lenses. Since this is a full-time manual focus (quick shift) lens I can hold the focus ring even while it focuses in Auto mode. Speaking of the other 70-200 L lenses, I had a very hard time deciding which one to pick. I eventually was deciding between the F4 non-IS version, the F4 IS version, and this one. All lenses show excellent sharpness so I wasn't too worried about that. The F4 non-IS looked so enticing because of the price but I've played with non-IS telephoto lens before and its difficult without stabilization. Even a fast aperture F2.8 70-200 lens, despite sharp images due to faster shutter speeds, will still have a hard time composing/framing a shot while your hand shakes. If you use the tripod a lot, I say go for the F2.8 non-IS version versus the F4 IS version. But I like to take pictures on the go, so it was the F4 IS version for me. So then, I thought..well..the 70-300 L has 100mm more reach and to get the equivalent with the 70-200 F4 I have to put a 1.4x teleconverter (actually its 280mm). To me, the added item in my camera bag and risk of more dust particles taking off the lens wasn't appealing. Besides its not a full 70-300 focal lenth, its either 70-200 or 98-280. The final kicker was that I wanted something more compact, and the 70-300 won me over. I know the F4 version is constant aperture, but when you add the 1.4x teleconverter it loses a full stop of light so essentially it was similar to the 70-300 f4.5-5.6 anyway. And both lenses are weather-sealed, despite the zoom on the 70-300. So then the pricing....*tear. At 1500 bills this thing better be on the camera body 24/7, right? It is at least 200-300 more than the F4 IS version. But equivalent in price if you add the cost of the teleconverter so I get where Canon is coming from. Still, I find myself not using this lens enough to warrant the price. There are two other 70-300 versions out there that perfom decently in absolute terms, but great with respect to their prices. So does this lens perform? OH YES. Is it worth its cost? Not so much for the kind of photos I usually take. Will I sell it? The funny thing is...probably not, because I already fell in love with it. UPDATE 8/31/11 ******************* Since my initial review I thought more about the cost vs worth factor. First of all, Canon does not include a tripod mount with this lens. I don't know whats up with that since this is one of their longer focal length zoom lenses, and its a pricey L lens at that. Shame on Canon. There are 3rd party mounts out there, but they are few and of low quality. For the most part though, the IS stabilization is pretty darn good to make up for it. Another note I should point out is that if one goes for the 70-200 + 1.4x converter setup, then you get the slightly better magnification ratio of (.21x)*(1.4x) =~ .30x or 1:3.4 (both the 70-200 and 70-300 have native .21x magnification ratio). Take heed though, that the 1.4x converter comes at the cost of added chromatic aberration (color fringing) and distortions. The 70-300 is not compatible with the 1.4x converter or any Canon converters for that matter. It does take extension tubes, but at the 300mm focal length its not that effective (the larger 25mm extension tube gives .29x magnification ratio). There is a Canon 500D 72mm close-up filter with +2 diopter power that can change the 70-300 into a very nice .81x close-up photography lens. You would need a 67mm to 72mm step up ring however, and unfortunately the hood would no longer slip over the 72mm size filter. Another thing that consumers need to know, this 70-300 lens is not exactly white. Its more of a greyish white. Its hard to know that just by looking at the pictures. The performance of this lens still amazes me. The zoom barrel extends and retracts fluidly and there's no wobbling of any sort. It too is all metal and white. The focus ring is smooth like silk on a baby's bottom, and it truly makes manual focus a divine experience. The throw is not too long or short (120 degrees), with just enough sensitivity to make minute adjustments. It does help that the focus ring is closer to the body since I naturally hold the lens at the base. One thing that may be the reason for not including the tripod mount was that, with it mounted, it may get in the way of reaching the focus ring since the mounting area is just right behind it. The autofocusing speed is very fast and silent. The bokeh from out-of-focus planes are beautiful, and is still quite easy to get even with f/5.6 aperture because of the 300mm long focal length and tiny depth of field. With all this in mind, I would recommend this lens if you really want that extra 100mm zoom without the hassle. Otherwise, the 70-200 F/4 IS may work for you if you can simply walk closer to your subjects. I have no regrets owning this lens because its a marvelous lens nonetheless! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2011 by powerop

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