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Pros Pros
  • Extremely fast, quiet, and accurate Nano-USM autofocus
  • Strong value with impressive optical quality and effective image stabilization
  • Well-controlled chromatic aberrations and flare
  • Compact and lightweight design suitable for travel
  • Integrated multi-function electronic display
Cons Cons
  • Lacks weather sealing and does not include a lens hood
  • Optical limitations including flare and vignetting
  • Focusing ring lacks hard stops and features inconsistent rotation
  • Expensive optional lens hood
  • Not compatible with extenders or power zoom accessories

Launch price Launch price $549
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 (0.25x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Weight & size Weight & size 710g (1 lb 9 oz) · 80 x 146 mm (3.15 x 5.75 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 15, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $549
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 12

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 9

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 0.25x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 710g (1 lb 9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 80mm (3.15 in)
Length Length 146mm (5.75 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None