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Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM
 

Specifications:

Manufacturer Canon
Model EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM
Lens style Telephoto
Focal length 300 mm
Maximum aperture f/4
Angle of view 8.2 o
Closest focusing distance 1.5 m
Maximum magnification 1:4.12
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 8
Auto focus type USM
Lens Construction 15 elements / 11 groups
Filter diameter 77 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Canon EF
Dimensions 90 x 221 mm
Weight 1190 g
Additional information Marketed March 1997

Average rating (3 owners reviews).

Build quality 5.00
Optical quality 4.67
Value for money 4.67
Overall 4.78

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User: Sunny valentine
IP 119.42.x.x
Date: 2012-03-10 23:21:43
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 1200 Euro
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: No negatives, great lens.

Pros: Sharp and reasonably fast, good with TK 1.4 as well. IS better than expected.

Summary: A great lens.

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User: CorJan
IP 80.254.x.x
Date: 2012-02-28 18:24:59
Owner since: 6 years
Price: 150Euro
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: to short for small wildlife

Pros: sharp, even with 1.4xII, good contrast and colour

Summary: with 1.4x best affordable tele

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User: Dajon
IP 70.66.x.x
Date: 2009-12-12 06:00:09
Owner since: 4 years
Price: 1500
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: Tripod collar could be smoother

Pros: Tack sharp even wide open. Well made and IS works perfectly. Good macro (1:4)

Summary: A great lens --Im glad i bought this one instead of the 100-400L.


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