Name: EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 220
Rating: 4.1 (40 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

The lens has been improved in a number of ways
superior sharpness and contrast performance
Handling and image quality are impressive

The lens does not feature FTM (full-time manual focusing in AF mode
Zoom ring turns 80 degrees clockwise
the focus nor the zoom control ring is especially damped

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 15
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 70, 300 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM - Pros & Cons

The lens has been improved in a number of ways
superior sharpness and contrast performance
Handling and image quality are impressive
nice smooth bokeh
very sharp lens with excellent image quality
autofocus is exceptional in both speed and accuracy
attractive
soft and pleasing to look at
excellent center sharpness and still very strong edge sharpness
Nice bokeh
smoother transitions
The buttons are low profile and sleek as well
The center performance on both lenses at f/8 is excellent
smooth
quiet
and effective
Quiet
smooth
and effective image
surprisingly compact for its specifications and usable
very fast and quiet thanks
Both the zoom and focusing rings moved smoothly and positively
center performance is excellent at all focal lengths and apertures - slightly better
the controls work properly and smoothly and it feels like a good quality lens
image stabiliser is as good as the DO lens
The IS works pretty well
compromise-everything-for-image-quality-and-IS design
sharp
practicable and good working lens
very good images
sharp and pleasant
centre sharpness is very good
the images are very nice
Sharp
contrast
colors are perfect
image stabilization is the best feature of this lens
sharpness is definitely improved from the 75-300 IS
Flare and CA are well controlled

The lens does not feature FTM (full-time manual focusing in AF mode
Zoom ring turns 80 degrees clockwise
the focus nor the zoom control ring is especially damped
not a good lens to use in low light conditions
too heavy when compared to a 400mm telephoto lens
The Tamron lacks a lock to prevent zoom creep
accent ring is a narrow ring of yet darker black
bokeh result is pretty uninspiring
lens doesn t reach its full focal length at close focus distances
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no full-time manual override of autofocus
edge-sharpness is a little lackluster at the short end
no physical focus distance scale
it was clearly audible and rather sluggish in operation
The lens does not feature FTM (full-time manual focusing
The various switches feel a little cheap
The focusing ring doesn t have hard stops at either end
slight vignetting visible in the corners of JPEG images
big and bulky for the entry-level models
significantly larger and heavier
The lens gets a bit softer at 300mm
Pretty slow focusing too compared to those with internal USM motors
fully extended it looks ugly and definitely not a professional lens
The front element feels a bit loose
slower than a screw drive
considerably larger
heavier and more expensive
Ghosting and flare caused by reflective imaging sensors are
Slight pincushion distortion is visible at 300mm
means that quality filters will not be expensive
focus ring does not manually turn in AF mode

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

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

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	4-5.6
Aperture min	32-45
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	8
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	15
Groups	10
Special elements / coatings	1 UD element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	22.22 oz
Diameter	3.01 in
Length	5.62 in
Rotates on focusing	2.28 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	70 - 300
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	70 - 300
Maximum magnification	0.26 x
3 stops claimed	yes

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micro Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	1.5
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Optional accessories	Lens Hood ET-65B Soft Case LP1222
Zoom lock	yes
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.6

Based on 10 reviews

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