Canon EF 100-300 mm f/5.6
This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 100-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/5.6. It weighs 685 g, and was released in 1987. That combination suits portrait photography.
It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This short-to-super-telephoto zoom lens features a f/5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, events, sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 15 elements in 9 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.
- f/5.6
- Aperture
- 100–300mm
- Focal
- 685 g
- Weight
- Mar 1987
- Released
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Specification
- Focal length
- 100-300 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 8
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 9 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 2 m (78.74 inches)
- Filter size
- 58 mm
- Lens mount
- Canon EF
- Dimensions
- 75 x 166.8 mm
- Weight
- 685 g (24.16 oz)
- Lens type
- Zoom lens
- Max Format size
- Full frame
- Usage
- Portrait, Events, Sports, Wildlife
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 26% of the frame width
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