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Canon EF 70-300mmm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens Features

The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM telephoto zoom lens has been developed to meet the high-performance standards that today's photographers demand. Improved Image Stabilizer Technology provides up to three stops of "shake" correction, and the "Mode 2" option stabilizes images while panning with a moving subject. Compared to the original Canon EF 75-300mm IS zoom lens, this telephoto lens has faster autofocus, and overall the lens is lighter and has a smaller diameter than the original. The zoom ring can be locked at the 70mm position, making this powerful lens easy to transport, too.

User Reviews about Canon EF 70-300mm f 4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

My father-in-law has this lens and let me borrow if for about a month while I was on vacation. I have a 70-200mm 4.0L non-IS and have owned a few other lenses in this general focal length. The Canon 70-300mm is a great lens, and were it not for the price point of the 20-200 L, it would be an unreserved recommendation. The L just has a little better color, contrast, clarity and all that.

Like all other zooms of this general design I have tried (rotating front element), the shorter focal lengths are great, but the longest focal lengths are less so. This lens is really sharp up to about 180mm, but less so at 300mm. -- Feels good in the handsce lens

70-300 IS USM is a nice lens.
I'm not a professional but I could take nice shots. -- nice lens

I bought this lens about a month ago. I was concerned of the reports I read that it was not well made and that there was excessive motor noise compared to other Canon USM lenses. Well, recently I took it up to the Canadian Rockies to do some wildlife photography and it performed admirably. No bothersome noise. Well made, just the same build quality as the standard lens that came with my 40D. The picture quality at 300mm is excellent. I'm very pleased with this lens and think its great for amateur photographers looking for a versatile zoom lens in the ~$550 range. -- Love this Lens

My two cents' worth--I recently purchased thisCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras lens, primarily guided by Gustavo's review, since I like to do a lot of investigation, and simply didn't have time; I found he had already done the work for me. So, how's the lens? WOW--I'm impressed! Yes, as some reviewers note, there is a little noise from the stabilization, but I have not had it bother any wildlife I was attempting to photograph yet. And yes, the lens does get longer as it zooms, but compared to the price to step up to one that doesn't I'll happily deal with it; just requires paying attention. Some mention it's a bit heavy, but I don't find that to be a problem at all. The ability to shoot at full magnification with the Image Stabilization managing camera shake is amazing--got some shots of twin fawns on the dark edge of a woods while just resting my elbows on my truck--these shots would have been IMPOSSIBLE without a tripod with my old non-stabilized lens. In this situation, I really got the 3 stops of improvement they advertise. While nowhere near the build quality of my (really) old FD lenses [yes, I'm old too, just like my lenses :-)], this lens's quality is a step up from the less expensive (half the price)Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer Telephoto Zoom LensI was considering, which is similar in quality to the 18-55 that came with my T2i. I'm glad I spent the extra money. In short, I would highly recommend this lens. BTW, in my opinion, if you can't afford the extra bucks, don't be afraid of the 55-250; should last a long time if you don't abuse it.

One note: there is an older Canon 70-300 lens, which brings much poorer reviews--don't confuse the old one with the current one. -- Canon EF 70-300 IS USM--WOW!

I was debating on weather to get a regular SLR or to get a super zoom camera. I liked the quality of the SLR better but still wanted to get the super zoom capability. I love that I can get the close ups now of my kids in sports and in a program that they are in without having to sit in the first row. -- Able to zoom in really closely.