Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Lens Summary

Brand: Canon

Also Known As: Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Canon EF

Release Date: 2010-08-26

MSRP Price: $1399

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: Designed to deliver ultra-high quality images along with lightning fast operation, the new Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM telephoto zoom lens brings a favorite zoom range to the celebrated Canon L-series of lenses. It features two Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration, incorporates a floating focusing mechanism for sharpness from close up to infinity, plus an IS system that increases usability by approximately four stops. The Image Stabilization system also features a function that allows it to continue to operate, even when used on a rigid tripod. An optional Canon Tripod Mount C (W II) is available as an accessory, for balanced mounting on a tripod or monopod. Gleaming white on its exterior, the lens is dust- and water-resistant, and now also features a newly-developed Fluorine coating that resists smears and fingerprints, and significantly eases lens cleaning. For any serious and critical EOS user, this new L-series lens represents an excellent and portable-solution to versatile telephoto lens shooting.


Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Specifications

Lens Specifications
* Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area 
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length70-300mm
Mount TypeCanon EF
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio4.2x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:4.76
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/4-5.6
Minimum Aperturef/32-45
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)34°-8°
Optical Information
Lens Elements19
Lens Groups14
Diaphragm Blades8
Aspherical Elements2 UD glass elements
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
UltraSonic Motor (USM)Yes
Minimum Focus Distance1.20m
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size67mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingYes
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions89 x 143mm
Weight1050g
Other Information
Available in ColorsGrey and Black
Supplied AccessoriesLens hood ET-65B Soft case LP1222(Optional)

MTF Chart

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Tele Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Wide

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