Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
$1,699.00 - $1,705.77
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18 years ago
Great Lens
If you're on a 1.3x or 1.6x crop body (the XTi for example) will give you 112-480mm, which is nice for the extra distance, however, if your wanting to be up with your family and friends and get full body shots you have to be standing quite far away.
Pros:
- Excellent image quality while not an L series lens with a wide aperture it still rocks in cloudy/low light conditions
- I've taken 2,000+ images with this lens and it has not let me down
Cons:
- Louder auto focus than other USM lenses, not by a lot though
- Autofocus hunts in lowlight at 300mm
15 years ago
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM review
Canon's lens range is already extensive and includes two 70-300mm models: the f/4-5.6 IS USM and f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM optics. The new Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM is one of the company's professional L-series models, in traditional off-white with the distinctive red ring around the front.
14 years ago
When Canon first announced this new 70-300mm L-series optic, we weren't really sure why it was being added to the range. Initially we thought it was just another 70-300mm lens but with some optical improvements and white plastic added to make it look and feel more professional.
14 years ago
Happy I purchased the lens
I've used the product to photograph landscape and some wildlife. The Canon 70-300L works very well on both my Canon 5D2 and my Canon 50D. the only problem is that you can't zoom with the lens shade reversed.
Pros:
- Quaility product
- Fast focusing
Cons:
- Too expensive
- Heavy
14 years ago
Top quality, sharp, superb build
A fantastic lens. Everything you would expect from a L series lens. I have now taken around 3,000 photos using this lens on a 500D, mainly of kids playing sport. The focal length range is ideal. The build quality is great, it is as good today as when it came out of the box. Solid construction.
Pros:
- Easy to use
- Build quality
14 years ago
Purchased 70-300L for use on my 7D for daylight field sports, and most importantly, to carry while when traveling. Processed (in Lightroom & NIK Suite) images from the 7D + 70-300L compare very favorably with those from my 5D MkII + 70-200L MkII.
Pros:
- Compact
- Light weight
- Fast auto focus (with both full and panning modes)
- Full time manual focus
- Very sharp images
- Responds well to micro focus adjustment
Cons:
- Cost, but then again it has 'L' build quality and performance
- Lens collar is both expensive and (currently) unavailable
13 years ago
Superb build quality, superb images
CANON EF 70-300mm f4-5.6L IS USM review. As a dedicated nature photographer much of my shooting is with wide angle lenses but I recently decided I wanted a telephoto zoom for wildlife, particularly birds. My criteria were: Min.
13 years ago
Amazing Lens and great photos
Love using this lens. It really has increased my overall use of my DSLR. I am able to take photos from a distance and really capture a natural shot since I don't have to be close to the object. Overall I am very happy with this lens. Would recommend to any starter using a DSLR.
Pros:
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons:
- Heavy
13 years ago
Great overlooked lens
"In this zoom range there are many lenses to compare and it wasn't an easy decision. For me it came down to this lens or the 70-200 f/4 L IS USM and after trying both in the store I went with the 70-300 .
13 years ago
Reach out and shoot something.
For an amazing telephoto zoom, with terrific image quality and amazing build quality, look no further than the all around performer that is the Canon 70-300L
Pros:
- Amazing build quality
- Stunning image quality
- Fast and accurate AF
- Rock solid IS
Cons:
- Canon doesn't provide a tripod collar with the lens
- you have to buy it after
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