The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM is a versatile telephoto zoom designed for Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras, performing excellently for portraits, wildlife and sports alike. Its design is based on the innovative NANO USM autofocus system, which combines a ring-type USM motor with a stepping motor to deliver fast, accurate and near-silent focusing that serves photographers and videographers across the entire zoom range.
Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements ensure high optical quality by reducing chromatic aberration and colour fringing, while the built-in image stabilizer compensates for up to 4 stops of camera shake, letting you capture sharp handheld images even in dim light. The distinctive lens information display on the top of the barrel shows focusing distance, focal length and IS settings at a glance, making this lens as easy to use as it is capable.
Key Features
- Dual-motor NANO USM autofocus: Combines a ring-type USM motor for fast focusing in stills with a stepping motor for smooth, silent video focus, with full manual focus available in One-Shot mode.
- Image stabilization up to 4 stops: The advanced IS system compensates for camera shake to capture clearer handheld images in difficult light and at slow shutter speeds.
- Ultra Low Dispersion element: One UD element noticeably reduces chromatic aberration and colour fringing, giving clearer images with more accurate colour across the whole zoom range.
- Versatile telephoto zoom range: Covers 70-300mm on full-frame cameras (112-480mm equivalent on APS-C), making it ideal for portraits, wildlife, travel and events.
- Lens information display: The top LCD panel shows focusing distance, focal length and image stabilizer settings in real time for quick, confident adjustment in the field.
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm: Produces soft, attractive bokeh with out-of-focus backgrounds, enhancing subject isolation in shallow depth-of-field work.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon EF |
|---|---|
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame and APS-C |
| Focal Length | 70-300mm (112-480mm equivalent on APS-C) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/45 |
| Image Stabilization | Up to 4 stops |
| Autofocus System | NANO USM (ring-type USM + STM) |
| Special Elements | One Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) element |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 rounded blades |
| Lens Information Display | Top panel showing focusing distance, focal length and IS settings |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM compatible with APS-C cameras?
Yes. Although designed primarily for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, this lens works perfectly well on APS-C bodies, where the crop factor gives an equivalent focal length of 112-480mm, extending its reach for wildlife and sports.
How effective is the image stabilizer in this lens when shooting handheld?
The built-in image stabilizer compensates for up to 4 stops of camera shake, which means you can shoot handheld at far slower shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible. That is very useful in dim light or when shooting at the 300mm end of the zoom range.
Does this lens support smooth, quiet autofocus while recording video?
Yes. The NANO USM system combines a ring-type USM motor with a video-optimised stepping motor, producing fast, near-silent autofocus while filming. Full manual focus is also available in One-Shot AF for precise creative control.
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