Canon EF 100-300 mm f/5.6 L
This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 100-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/5.6. It weighs 695 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 10 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
- 695 g
- Weight
- Jun 1987
- Released
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Specification
- Focal length
- 100-300 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/32
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 8
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 10 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 1.5 m (59.06 inches)
- Filter size
- 58 mm
- Lens mount
- Canon EF
- Dimensions
- 75 x 166.6 mm
- Weight
- 695 g (24.52 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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