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Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Canon |
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| Model | EF 100-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 USM |
| Lens style | Telephoto zoom |
| Focal length | 100 - 300 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5 - 5.6 |
| Angle of view | 24.11 - 8.15 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 1.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:3.8 |
| Minimum aperture | 40 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 8 |
| Auto focus type | AF USM |
| Lens Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Canon EF |
| Dimensions | 73 x 121.5 mm |
| Weight | 540 g |
| Additional information | Marketed June 1990 |
Average rating (3 owners reviews).
| Build quality | 4.00 |   |
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| Optical quality | 2.67 |  |
| Value for money | 3.67 | |
| Overall | 3.44 | |
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Owner since: 3 years
Price: 85€
User profile: Semipro
Cons: no IS
Pros: metal mount, fast and silent ring USM, FTM, low price looking at used models, better image quality than any 75-300mm lens, nice zoom range.
Summary: I really like that lens and the first lens that was good enough to justify an upgrade was the 100-400mm 4.5-5.6L IS USM lens.
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Owner since: more than 10 years
Price: ?
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Soft from 200-300. CA is problematic beyond 100mm
Pros: USM AF is quick. Sharp at 100mm
Summary: Like the other reviewer, I already owned the lens when I got my first digital body (APS-C). I am able to get nice results with the lens shooting at 100mm but tend to be pretty disappointed with the results at longer lengths. As the other reviewer, I suspect the 55-250mm IS is a better choice than this 100-300mm for APS-C users.
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Owner since: more than 10 years
Price: 400€
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Soft beyond 200mm, stopping down to f/8 or f/11 helps only a little. No IS
Pros: Very quick and reliable AF Sharp between 100mm and 200mm Decent build quality
Summary: A leftover from my 1994 Canon EOS 5 film camera. This lens struggles to survive in the digital era, as it's sharpness is insufficient especially at the long end. The slow aperture in conjunction with the lack of IS will require you to use higher ISO. If you can get this lens in good condition at a bargain price, you might give it a try and enjoy the wonderful AF and get nice pictures between 100-200mm. In general for APS-C users, the 55-250mm IS is the better choice. Full frame users should look for any of the L tele lenses. Mine had to go as it got replaced by a 70-200 F/4 L IS :-)
