Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM
Optical design
Ultrasonic motor converts ultrasonic vibration energy into rotational force to move the lens. this is the currently the fastest focusing motor in the canon range, Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 630 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 143 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 16 months of tracked sales — pay around the $163.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
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867 of 1729 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $163.00 fair value.
- Jul 1, 2024$24.00$-139.00 / typical
- Jul 24, 2024$35.00$-128.00 / typical
- Jul 24, 2024$36.00$-127.00 / typical
- Jun 18, 2024$40.00$-123.00 / typical
- Jan 12, 2025$44.00$-119.00 / typical
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Good Value As far as I can tell so far, this item is as advertised. I find it a bit heavier and bulkier than expected but the results are good. This item is ideal for a non pro just taking family, vacation or hobby photo's. The price is fair
Good lens for the price This lens is what I expected for the price. The stated "great" condition is an exaggeration. The outer bayonet for a lens hood is unusable because of a drop. He autofocus works, but will not go all the way to infinity or close-focus. The manual focus and image stabilization work well. The zoom is smooth and does not creep.
Woth Every Penny This is the older version of this lens (the newer one is a 70-300), I have had it for about a year and use it mostly for aviation photography. It is quick and accurate on focusing, and stays sharp well into the 200mm range, but does go a little soft as you get closer to 300mm. I have used the IS feature a few times in low light situations such as my brother's graduation, and while I am glad I have it I have learned not to rely on it too much as it only improves camera shake by two stops. There are only two complaints, this is a heavy piece of glass and can take it's toll on your neck if you have it mounted to an EOS-1 or EOS-3 even with out the booster. My other complaint is that this lens is a "creeper" if you have it hanging from a strap the lense can bee pulled from 75mm to the 100mm position by its own wieght. Even with these two concerns, it is a great lens and worth every penny.Read full review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM?
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM is a camera lens with 70-300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.0 - 5.6/32, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 630g.
What mount is the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM compatible with?
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM typically sells for around $24.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM a good lens?
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 123 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM?
Similar lenses include Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM, Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM, Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LDO Macro.