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Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
 

Specifications:

Manufacturer Canon
Model EF 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Lens style Telephoto zoom
Focal length 70 - 300 mm
Maximum aperture f/4 - 5.6
Angle of view 34.3 - 8.2 o
Closest focusing distance 1.4 m
Maximum magnification
Minimum aperture 38
Number of diaphragm blades 6
Auto focus type AF USM
Lens Construction 18 elements / 12 groups
Filter diameter 58 mm
Macro Yes
Available mounts Canon EF
Dimensions 82.4 x 99.9 mm
Weight 720 g
Additional information Marketed June 2004

Average rating (1 owners reviews).

Build quality 4.00
Optical quality 4.00
Value for money 3.00
Overall 3.67
Build quality
Optical quality
Value for money
Overall
User: bioibon
IP 150.241.x.x
Date: 2011-03-09 16:45:52
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 900 euro
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: PRICE!!!. Very high price. Zoom extends by itself. Not that good at 300mm and full aperture (better at f/8).

Pros: Incredible size. Good construction. Good IS. Very good colors, Zero chromatic aberrations. Very good image quality from 70 to 200 mm. Very good bokeh, considering only 6 diaphragm blades.

Summary: Excellent lens for travel, but pricey.


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