Canon
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM camcorder lens
A versatile L-series telephoto zoom covering 70-300mm with four-stop image stabilisation, two ultra-low dispersion elements, ring-type USM autofocus, weather sealing and fluorine coating
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- Versatile telephoto reach from 70 to 300mm
- Sharp images with two ultra-low dispersion elements
- Four-stop stabilizer steadies handheld shooting
- Ring-type USM delivers fast, quiet autofocus
- Weather-sealed barrel with fluorine coating resists elements
Canon L-Series Telephoto Zoom
This Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM is a professional L-series telephoto zoom lens built for full-frame Canon cameras. It covers a versatile 70-300mm focal range with a variable maximum aperture of f/4-5.6. The optical design includes two ultra-low dispersion elements and a Super Spectra coating to control aberrations and flare. A four-stop Image Stabilizer, ring-type USM autofocus with full-time manual override, and weather-sealed construction with fluorine coating complete the feature set.
Suited for handheld telephoto work
Photographers needing a compact, stabilized L-series zoom for travel, wildlife, or event coverage will appreciate the image quality and weather resistance. The lens focuses down to 3.9 feet throughout the zoom range. Videographers requiring smooth power zoom, cinema-style gear rings, or a constant maximum aperture across the range should consider dedicated cinema lenses instead. Builders needing wider angles or faster apertures for low-light primes must look elsewhere.
EF mount with f/45 minimum aperture
The lens uses the Canon EF mount for full-frame compatibility and stops down to f/45 for deep depth-of-field control. This mount and aperture specification determines whether the lens fits your camera body and meets your exposure requirements.
Highlights
- Versatile telephoto reach from 70 to 300mm
- Sharp images with two ultra-low dispersion elements
- Four-stop stabilizer steadies handheld shooting
- Ring-type USM delivers fast, quiet autofocus
- Weather-sealed barrel with fluorine coating resists elements
Specifications
| Brand | Canon |
|---|---|
| Type | Lenses Accessories |
Questions about this item
What comes in the box with the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM and what must I buy separately?
The lens ships with front and rear caps and a hood; a Canon EF-mount camera body and any filters are purchased separately.
How do I decide between the 70 mm and 300 mm ends of the zoom range?
Choose 70 mm for wider scenes or closer subjects and 300 mm for distant detail; the variable f/4-5.6 aperture adjusts automatically as you zoom.
What does the four-stop Image Stabilizer mean when I am shooting handheld at 300 mm?
It allows shutter speeds roughly four stops slower than normal while keeping images sharp, helping at the long end where shake is most visible.
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