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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM

4.6

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

lens - especially from optical and build quality perspectives
The design refinements are also better seen in this tool
lighter weight makes adjusting/moving such supports easier

The view seen through the viewfinder is not stabilized
new models do not stack with old models
image in the viewfinder does not jump around when the system activates

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 16
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 300 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM

lens - especially from optical and build quality perspectives
The design refinements are also better seen in this tool
lighter weight makes adjusting/moving such supports easier
The feature works nicely
focus extremely fast and very quietly
solid
quality-built lens
Quality Canon lenses taken care of retain their value very well
easy and fast to do
Overview and features Build quality and handling Sharpness
the lens just feels great in the hand
Exceptional Build Relatively inexpensive compared
large rubber focus ring is incredibly smooth and easy to move
relatively small size and light weight it is
improved performance in comparison with their predecessors
image stabilization has been improved in several ways
Both lenses are excellent
it is a great news for video makers
the reproducibility of focus is outstanding
The colors and contrast are fantastic straight out of camera
AF performance of this lens appears to be extremely good
Optically
it is practically flawless

The view seen through the viewfinder is not stabilized
new models do not stack with old models
image in the viewfinder does not jump around when the system activates
II's tripod ring is not removable
The drawstring was not needed as these covers were difficult to get off
it is difficult to go back to the others
shutter speeds should match the apparent focal length of the lens
lens blurs out more detailed backgrounds
fast lenses and vignetting
Canon RF 135mm
the lens too short to reach smaller creatures
the lens to be uncomfortable to handhold
the viewfinder does not stabilize
color fringing in high-contrast areas
it is still a very expensive lens

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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Construction	Fixed
Elements	16
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	Fluorite element Sub-wavelength Structure coating

Weight	82.89 oz
Diameter	5.04 in
Length	9.8 in
Filter size	2.05 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 300
Maximum magnification	0.18 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	2
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black Black,White Grey
Body materials	Metal
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (4)

5.0

Based on 4 reviews

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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM review

Published: 05.10.2011

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM review

What price for perfection in a super-fast telephoto camera lens?

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Review - Photography Life

Photography Life

Published: 04.04.2018

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Review - Photography Life

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 26.08.2010

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Review

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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip

Published: 15.05.2013

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