Lens Summary
Brand: Canon
Also Known As: Canon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Release Date: 2004-01-29
MSRP Price: $1309
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Poor
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: A superior performance, ultra-compact telephoto zoom lens with Canon\'s Image Stabilization. These Diffractive Optics elements are combined to reduce size and boost image quality. AF is super-fast and silent with a ring-type USM, and it focuses down to 4.6 feet – without rotating the front element. A new zoom lock button keeps the lens safe and secure when not in use or used at the wide angle.
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 70-300mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 4.2x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.2 |
| Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32-38 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 34.3 |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 18 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 layer DO element lead free glass |
| SWC (SubWavelength Structure Coating) | No |
| Super Spectra Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| UltraSonic Motor (USM) | No |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.40meters |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 58 mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 82 x 100 mm |
| Weight | 720g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | Soft Case LP1116(Optional) |
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