Product Description:
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens is a versatile zoom lens suitable for various subjects, including portraiture and wildlife. It features NANO USM technology, combining a fast Ultrasonic Motor and a smooth Stepping Motor for all-around focusing performance. The lens is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs and offers a focal length range of 70-300mm, or 112-480mm equivalent on APS-C models. It incorporates an Ultra Low Dispersion element to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, resulting in improved clarity and color fidelity. The lens also includes an Image Stabilizer system to compensate for camera shake, enabling sharper handheld shots at slower shutter speeds. Additionally, it has a Lens Information Display that highlights focusing distance, focal length, and Image Stabilizer information. This lens is compatible with a wide range of Canon cameras, including the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, Canon 1D X series, 5D series, 6D series, 7D series, 80D, 90D, SL series, and T series.
Honest Review on Canon EF 70-300mm Lens
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens is a versatile telephoto zoom lens suitable for a variety of subjects. It features NANO USM technology for fast and smooth focusing performance, an Image Stabilizer system for handheld shooting, and compatibility with various Canon EF-mount DSLRs.
Pros:
- Flexible zoom range suitable for a variety of subjects
- NANO USM technology for fast and smooth autofocus
- Image Stabilizer system compensates for camera shake
- Compatible with full-frame and APS-C DSLRs
- One Ultra Low Dispersion element reduces chromatic aberrations
- Lens Information Display for easy monitoring
- Full-time manual focus capability
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for pleasing bokeh
Cons:
- Maximum aperture range is limited (f/4 to f/45)
- Not specifically designed for low-light and fast action photography
- May not be ideal for close-up macro shots
- Relatively large and heavy compared to other lenses
- Additional accessories in bundle may not be necessary for some users
- EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/45
- One Ultra Low Dispersion Element
- NANO USM Autofocus System
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Lens Information Display
- Full-Time Manual Focus
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Compatibility:
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
- 1D X
- 1D X Mark II
- 1D X Mark III
- 5D Mark II
- 5D Mark III
- 5D Mark IV
- 5D Mark IV Canon Log
- 5DS
- 5DS R
- 6D
- 6D Mark II
- 70D
- 77D
- 7D
- 7D Mark II
- 80D
- 90D
- C100 EF-Mount
- C100 Mark II EF-Mount
- C200 EF-Mount
- C300 EF-Mount
- C300 Mark II EF-Mount
- C300 Mark III EF-Mount
- C500 EF-Mount
- C500 Mark II EF-Mount
- C700 EF-Mount
- SL1
- SL2
- SL3
- T5
- T5i
- T6
- T6i
- T6s
- T7
- T7i
- T8i
