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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
84 PixelMeter Score 16 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, precise, and quiet ring-type USM autofocus performance
  • Sharp optical performance with minimal distortion and chromatic aberration
  • Effective four-stop image stabilization system
  • Exceptional build quality with a robust metal construction and weather sealing
  • Compact and portable design relative to its L-series performance
Cons Cons
  • High price point and additional cost for a required tripod collar
  • Unconventional zoom and focus ring placement
  • Variable maximum aperture of f/4-5.6 limits low-light capability and background blur
  • Significant weight and size compared to non-L alternatives
  • Design prone to sucking dirt due to the extending pumper zoom mechanism

Launch price Launch price $1,499
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-300mm f/4-5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 1.2 m (0.21x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Weight & size Weight & size 1050g (2 lb 5 oz) · 89 x 143 mm (3.50 x 5.63 in)

Announcement date Announcement date August 26, 2010
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,499
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series L-series

Elements Elements 19
Groups Groups 14

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 70mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 300mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/4
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32–45
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 8

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 34° - 8°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 1.2 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.21x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 1050g (2 lb 5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 89mm (3.50 in)
Length Length 143mm (5.63 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Tripod collar Tripod collar Optional
Maximum extended length Maximum extended length 198mm