The advanced 3-stop Image Stabilizer (IS) technology of the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens makes it the ideal telephoto zoom when shooting in lowlight and at slow shutter speeds.

The Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 is usm 3rd generation image stabilizer is designed to be handholdable at a shutter speed up to 3 f-stops slower than a non-stabilized lens at the same focal length. A useful zoom-lock switch is provided to prevent the lens from gravity extending. With the introduction of the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens,

Canon has replaced one of its most popular lenses and its first image stabilized lens - the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS.

The 75-300mm IS lens was popular because of its focal length range, small size, light weight and Image Stabilization. The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens improves this overall package.

The canon 70 300mm features

- Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) 29º - 6º 50', 19º 30' - 4º 35',34º - 8º 15'
- Lens construction (elements/groups) 15/10
- No. of diaphragm blades 8
- Minimum aperture 32-45
- Closest focusing distance (m) 1.5
- Maximum magnification (x) 0.26 (at 300mm)
- Distance information Yes
- Image stabilizer 3-stops
- AF actuator Micro USM
- Filter diameter (mm) 58
- Max. diameter x length (mm) 76.5 x 142.8
- Weight (g) 630
- Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 II 0.32-0.04
- Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 II 0.39-0.09

The Canon 70-300mm IS USM includes:
- Front and rear Cap and User's Guide

The Canon ef 70 300mm f 4 5.6 is usm Reviews

- Quick focusing with no hunt issues in good light/contrast conditions. Image stabilisation works a treat - Even with one handed shooting. Circular aperture makes for pleasing focal/out of focus effects. No image issues for me throughout the focal length range. Nice weight. Balances well on 400D with battery grip. - Richard, Slough

- Easy to use. Very good image stabilisation. Excellent image quality - Simon, Ilford