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Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM

Rating 4.4 82 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
canon.com.au
6 years ago

For private use WOW!

Well I have tried the lens out today after getting receipt this morning. Not for professional use perhaps but with image stabilisation and compact size. Great for zooming in on subjects and even good with macro use. Does what I need for now.
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Fredmiranda
9 years ago

I bought this because I do a bit of "birding" and I wanted a long lens. The non "L" version was a bit disappointing. This is substantially bulkier, and heavier but oh my, it is terrific!
Pros:
  • Sharp as a tack
  • good fast focusing
Cons:
  • Big
  • heavy
  • (compared to non L version
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reviews42.com
13 years ago

70-300mm

A bit too expensive than its tamron counterpart but they differ in quality. Amazing picture quality is given by this lens. Perfect zoom and sharp and fast focus. A nice lens to buy.
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zopper.com
13 years ago

70-300mm

A bit too expensive than its tamron counterpart but they differ in quality. Amazing picture quality is given by this lens. Perfect zoom and sharp and fast focus. A nice lens to buy.
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Canon
6 years ago

Great lens for the price.

I bought this lens years ago, but don't have the need to use it much. Reading reviews about poor focus at 300mm, I thought I would take a couple of shots. I shot this photo of a cedar fence at 20 ft at 300mm. I thought the IQ was very acceptable for this price lens.
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Photography BLOG
15 years ago

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

When we first saw the new Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM lens, we thought it just looked like a standard 70-300mm lens with a white overcoat on. After using the lens for some time, we're blown away by the image clarity, sharpness, build quality and speed of focusing.
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Trusted Reviews
14 years ago

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

Canon users are spoilt for choice when it comes to lenses with a 70-300mm zoom range or similar. The full range of options is: the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM (SRP £1,600); EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM (SRP £650); EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM (SRP £350); EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III (SRP £300); EF 70-300mm...
Pros:
  • Ultra-reliable AF and IS systems
Cons:
  • Poorer sharpness past f/16
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ePHOTOzine
13 years ago

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

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification Canon have given the 70-300mm range an L-series makeover and as a result this lens sports silent autofocus, with full-time manual override, weather sealing, optical stabilisation and tougher build quality than you might normally find on a lens...
Pros:
  • Excellent build quality
  • Very good sharpness that is consistent through the range
  • Low CA
  • Low distortion
  • Effective optical stabilisation
Cons:
  • May seem expensive for a f/4-5.6 zoom (although the premium is probably worth the extra in this case
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Camerasdirect
10 years ago

Canon 70-300 L IS

The worlds best 70-300. This lens is amazing and will not let you down. Perfect for full frame or crop sensor Canon DSLRs. Great focal range for field sports such as rugby, soccer etc. The AF and stabilizer are awesome.
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PhotoReview
15 years ago

Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 L IS USM Lens

Canon announced the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM, on 26 August, 2010 in the lead-in to September's Photokina Trade Show. Targeted at professionals and advanced amateur photographers it's surprisingly compact for its specifications and usable with all of the company's DLSR cameras.
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