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The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2010 to 2021 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1432 €;
120 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10.
MOUNT
This lens is available with the following mounts:
Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.
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Pros: Very sharp, stabilization is effective and the lens appears well built and rugged. 67mm filter size is a plus.
Cons: None so far.
Opinion: This lens is very underrated. I bought my 70-300L IS used from a major Lens Rental company to replace my 70-200 f4L IS. The 70-300 is heavier but the longer reach is well worth it. It is shorter than the 70-200 but only about 13mm (.5 in) wider and uses the same 67mm filters. The 70-300 fit very nicely in my camera bag without having to reorganize it. I bought an inexpensive 3rd party Tripod ring but rarely use it.
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Pros:Overall quality, travel, footprint and weight, filter diameter.
Cons:Nothing of note.
Opinion:Got used a few weeks ago, brought with me for some field trials. I decided because I wanted to go beyond the excellent Tamron 35-150 I have. I must say that my personal opinion is quite in agreement with what has already been written previously. Excellent stabilization that gives sharp shots even with relatively long times and handheld. I dedicated a gallery to him. It still falls into the category of "portable" zooms without having to bother with a dedicated photo bag. Paired with my 16-35 L IS, you can do anything while staying in a non-demanding overall weight. To date, finding it at a good price considering the spread of RF optics, is not so difficult. Recommended if you have good reasons to hang on to the EF series. I have 5 of them, good reasons and for now... I'm fine with that.
Pros:All (Weight, sharpness, is, L-series construction, AF speed, R-system compatibility, compactness)
Cons:Nothing
Opinion:I used this lens for about two years, first on 70D then on R6, gorgeous, light to take anywhere, used in mountain excursions especially to photograph animals, maybe a little short on ff? it always depends where you are, and what you want to photograph, personally it gave me satisfaction with both camera bodies, its compactness and lightness compared with other similar lenses is definitely an advantage when you want to WALK in the mountains even for several hours, on R6 the AF has improved considerably, already excellent on 70D, same thing IS in combination with that of the camera body allows long-time shots unthinkable on the old EF system, always used freehand without any problem, excellent balance and tropicalization; definitely underestimated until you try, then you fall in love
Pros:Underrated, unappealing, sharpness, AF, lightness, compactness, L-construction, stabilization
Cons:It does not natively reach 400mm, no one else.
Opinion:GENTLEMEN I PRESENT THE MOST UNDERESTIMATED GOAL OF CASA CANON! Gentlemen here we talk about a lens that is used at 500 euros, has construction from Canon L series, an AF equal to that of supertele and stabilized. Very clear lens, we are on the band of Canon's whites, so 100-400 II, 70-200 2.8 II. Compared to these it pays for not being enough, not bright enough like the 2.8 and not long enough like the 400mm but for this reason it is exceptional: It weighs just over 1kg compared to 1.5kg of the lenses mentioned above, it has the external zoom that although it makes it more "ugly" makes it very compact to put in the backpack. This makes it more transportable than even the 70-200 f/4 L IS I and II EF. If you are looking for a mid-range price but higher quality you will find a used specimen of this series, well maintained, and you will have found a whitefly. Highly recommended.
Pros:focal excursion, 4 stop stabilizer, closed footprint, speed and precision autofocus, weight and now also the cost
Cons:non-internal zoom and in some cases brightness.
Opinion:Before buying it I read many positive opinions that I have to confirm, I bought it to photograph the music and theater shows, given the diaphragm I was skeptical of operation in dimly lit environments, instead the rapid and precise focus and stabilizer allow you to always take home the shot. As I have already mentioned, the diaphragm 4.5 does not prevent me from shooting with poor light conditions thanks to the excellent stabilizer that also has double sensitivity, but it does not allow me to have a selective focus when the subject to be photographed is not very close and with a shallow seabed, in essence not being able in some cases to reduce the depth of field you can not eliminate annoying elements in the background. I am a lover of wide angles but they need a search for the shot, so I must admit that more and more often I put the machine in my bag after having triggered this very versatile lens, to be ready for any eventuality, in my backpack in the central position there is the 6D or 5DII with this mounted lens and comfortable front comfortable the 16-35L f4, Leaving room in the bag for the Sammy 12mm Fisheye, the 50ino 1.8 and the flash/24-70 managing to cover all the focal points I need. The elongation of the lens during the zoom is really ineek and does not go unnoticed especially when trying to steal a portrait, but the 300mm on the other hand allow you to stay at a fair distance, on the occasion of the demolition of the Morandi Bridge, I managed to find an exclusive angle and take home a good image despite the sidereal distance, highly recommended+
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