Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens

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C anon EF 70-300mm f 4-5.6 IS USM Lens

This Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens is the non L-series of this 70-300mm lens . It is a light telephoto zoom offering a very large range of focal lengths.

This lens may not be for you if you are a low light shooter, but it is a suitable lens for travelling due to its compactness and light weight.

There are quite a few different lenses to choose from when selecting a good Canon zoom telephoto lens. Some of the aspects to take note of are as follows:

  • EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens – Telephoto without image stabilization, cheaper alternative but with a limited f/4 aperture.
  • EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens - Telephoto with image stabilization, sport and nature, aperture of f/4. A very high quality lens which is suitable for nature photography.
  • EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens – An extremely fast focussing large aperture f/2.8 for fast sports action or low light nature photography.
  • EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens – Variable aperture telephoto lens, but limited in low available light by its aperture of  f/5.6.
  • EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens – Variable aperture L-series high quality lens, limited in low light.
  • EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens – Variable aperture diffraction optic telephoto lens, limited in use with low available light.
  • EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens – Wide focal range variable aperture lens, limited aperture of  f/5.6.
  • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens – A very flexible wide focal length range lens for sports, nature and very popular with bird photography, limited by its aperture of f/5.6.
The above lenses with limited apertures of  f/5.6 are not always suitable for all types of photography, f/4 and f/2.8 lenses are far better when you are shooting in low light situations or require a larger aperture of f/2.8 for creative selective focus. So carefully consider your photography subjects and requirements. Aos bear in mind that some cameras will not focus as accurately and as quickly when using an f/5.6 lens.

See sample images from this lens on Flickr.

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Specifications

  • Focal Length, 70 – 300 mm
  • Aperture Maximum,  f/4 – 5.6
  • Aperture Minimum,  f/32 – 45
  • Camera Mount Type, Canon EF
  • Format Compatibility, 35mm Film,  Full-Frame Digital Sensor,   Canon APS-C
  • Angle of View, 34° – 8°
  • Minimum Focus Distance, 4.92′,  1.5 metres
  • Magnification, 0.26 times
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio, 1:3.8
  • 10 Groups, 15 Elements
  • Diaphragm Blades, 8
  • Filter Thread, 58 mm
  • Dimensions (DxL), 3.0 x 5.6″,  7.62 x 14.22 cm
  • Weight, 1.39 lb,  630 grams

Features

  • Image Stabilization, Yes
  • Autofocus, Yes
  • Tripod Collar, No
  • Built in image stabilizer with shutter speeds 3 steps slower than without image stabilization
  • Fast, silent autofocus
  • 1 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) element
  • Super Spectra lens coatings to suppress flare and ghosting
  • Zoom ring lock to prevent lens ‘creeping’ during movement

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