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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.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 17 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(10), Durable(8), Easily interchangeable(13), Fast / accurate auto-focus(20), Lightweight(4)

Cons:

Heavy(3)

Best Uses:

General purpose(8), Landscape/scenery(4), Landscape photography(4), Sports/action(9), Wildlife(8)

Describe Yourself:

Casual photographer(3), Enthusiast(7), Photo enthusiast(4)

AWESOME!

By mphenix

from ellijay, ga on 6/22/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

I have used this lens nonstop! It is wonderful for wildlife & nature photos. This lens exceeded my expectations and I give it a 10!

Super all purpose lens

By taconicpro

from New York on 4/19/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Rugged, Strong Construction

Cons:

Some hunting at infinity

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

In order to minimize the amount of gear I have to carry, I was looking for a broad spectrum utility lens. This is it. Not too heavy, good, fast focus, image stabilization and high quality optics.

Great lense for baseball action shots

By Sport-dad

from St. Louis area. on 4/14/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Easy to use, Fast / accurate auto-focus

Cons:

So far so good

Best Uses:

Sports/Action

Describe Yourself:

Casual Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

I would say it's as close to "plug and play" as you get!

Images shared by: Sport-dad

ZME steals second.

Out at second

EF 70-300 IS USM Lens

By Steve

from Hawaii on 3/22/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus

Best Uses:

Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Casual Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

The best investment I ever made. I can actually zoom in close enough to tell what I am seeing, like humming birds

Nice lens for the money.

By Wolf1234

from Kentucky on 2/24/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable

Best Uses:

Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

A nice lens for the money. One draw back is the lack of a sharp picture at the 300mm zoom level. All other zoom ranges seem fine.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

My walk-around-lens

By Jens from Hamburg, Germany on 2/8/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Portraits, Travel, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

I bought my DO based on a "new" second-hand offer in June 2008. I used an EOS 400D until Thursday last week and now an EOS 7D.
I love this lens because his focus is very fast which I need by travelling. It is short and good to handle and has a build quality near to "L". IS and manual focus are additional positive points.

Images shared by: Jens

Our red squirrel

Flowers in our living room

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great zoom for family pictures.

By Layout

from NY on 1/22/2010

Pros:

Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Cons:

F4-56 is poor for indoor, Lens Creep, Slow Focus

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Outdoor events games, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Yes, I would recommend Abes of Maine to a friend

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

Buy this if can't afford the F2.8 L lenses.
For digital and full frame.
Works good if light is enough. IS is effective. Color and contrast is almost same as L lense.
USM is average.

So far so good

By Tom

from Atlanta, GA on 12/22/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable

Best Uses:

Sports/Action

Describe Yourself:

Casual Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

Considered getting for over a year to go with my 40D since my very old 70-210 was heavy and slow and I needed something for sporting events. So far works fine, as expected not perfect with rapit shots on all the way zoomed out sometimes, but didn't think it could be perfect on the auto focus when shooting that fast a frame shot on a moving object. I still need to play around with some more, but like the IS on it which my old zoom did not have, a big positive difference just in that.

good lens

By RK

from ND. on 9/5/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Durable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

None at this time

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

took this lens with me to Las Vegas area , used it at the Valley of Fire state park worked great for landscape

Canon lenses - always quality

By Gene

from Reedville, Va. on 8/28/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Special Effects, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

I live in rural area where wildlife is plentiful.I use this to capture the animals in the wild. This lens is easy to mount, easy to use and takes outstanding photos. It is slightly heavier than i would like,but on a tripod it is of minor consequence.

EF 70-300 canon telephoto lens

By akbob

from Colorado Springs, CO on 7/30/2009

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

I am still getting use to this lens, but am very impressed so far. Their is a learning curve involved with this lens. So far I give it two thumbs up!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Telephoto Lens

By Rich M

from Atlanta, GA on 5/26/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

I use this on my Rebel XSI. This lens is a great telephoto lens for the price. Sure it isn't as crystal clear as an L series at 300mm, but then again, you don't have to get a second mortgage to buy this one either.

Image Stabilizer works great!

By Digital Rebel

from Windsor, CT on 4/7/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

Image Stabilization worked perfectly.
Hand held all the way out to 300mm.
Focuses very fast and quietly.

Great lens for the price!

By Doc

from Winchester, VA on 2/8/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Lightweight, Quick Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

Great lens as long as you have ample lighting (probably not great for indoor sports). Perfect for outdoor, daytime shots. Sharp focus. IS works as specified.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful clarity!

By Ginger

from Springfield, Virginia on 1/30/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Upgrade, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

Wonderful to photograph wildlife!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Decent lens for the price

By Average guy

from The flat midwest on 10/31/2008

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable

Best Uses:

General Use, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

This is a well constructed lens that works well. Very sharp from 70 to 200mm and OK from 200 to 300.
Image stabilizer allows about (2) stops lower shutter speeds which makes up for the small aperture.
Focuses fast on 30D nd 40D bodies and does not take up too much space in the camera case. Like most non-L Canon lenses, the hood is an over-priced extra.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great Lens For Close Up Shots

By PugnaciousOne

from Indio, CA on 10/16/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens:

I really like this lens and it has worked out very well. I enjoy taking aviation related photos and the zoom works awesome when you can't get up real close to the subject being captured. I have used it at a radio control airplane airfield and was able to capture some great close up shots of aircraft in action. Took some pet photos also which the detail came out spectacular. Would highly recommend this lens as an essential add on for your camera.

Images shared by: PugnaciousOne

Delta Regional Jet At Palm Springs Airport

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Just a evening snaphot of some clouds

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Customer Reviews about the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens at Abes of Maine