This article covers both the old (non-image stabilized) and new (IS) versions of the Canon EOS 300/4. The photos are by Philip Greenspun and were taken with a Canon EOS 5D , ( compare prices ) ( review ) for the Africa articles in our Travel section .

This 300mm prime lens from Canon is a popular choice among advanced amateur photographers as well as professionals due to it's relatively compact dimensions and price tag. Available for inside the $1000 mark, we take a look at what you are getting for your money.

Excellent build quality; Good contrast and colour rendition; Retractable lens hood a nice touch

AF a little slow for class of lens; Resolution may not be up to future sensors (although pixel race has now slowed

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM, which replaced a similar model without Image Stabilization technology, is one of about half a dozen telephoto lenses in Canon's current lens lineup.

The Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM Lens is another excellent lens in the Canon L Series . While it has enough focal length to feel long, this very-well-built lens remains relatively small and light. Image quality from the 300 f/4 L IS lens is excellent.

Review of the Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM Lens 2nd Edition Revised Review This is a sharp, compact and light weight, image-stabilized lens that packs a lot of performance into a relatively affordable package.

I've shot with a 30D for about 7 years and recently switched to a 7D. All my digital SLR experience has been with these APS-C cameras. I purchased the 300mm IS f4L as a way to get a little more magnification than the 70-200mm IS f4L that I already had.

Fast auto-focus; Superior build quality; image stabilization; size and weight; close-up capability; case tripod mount & built-in lens shade

Semi-sharp images, i.s; noise (clunking

I use this lens for birds in flight photography and nighttime owl photography. It has really impressed me as compared to my Canon 400 f/5.6L lens. 90% of the time I use the 300 mm with a Canon 1.4X III extender. I love the combination for wildlife photography. Fast focusing and super sharp images.

I found my copy of this lens unacceptable...Soft wide open. The imaging stabilizing was very clunky as well (IS) -- I use to use these lenses back when I was shooting news and they were always decent...

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Quick Focus; Strong Construction

Heavy

Uma lente fantástica!!!!!!

Exelente em todos os sentidos

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