Canon EF 300 mm f/2.8 L IS II USM
Canon Aug 2010
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 300 mm f/2.8 L IS II USM

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 2400 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2010. That combination suits wildlife and sports photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This super-telephoto prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 16 elements / 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
300mm
Focal
2400 g
Weight
Aug 2010
Released
Canon site

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Good for wildlifesports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
300 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
16 elements / 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
2 m (78.74 inches)
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
128 x 248 mm
Weight
2400 g (84.66 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 53% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 300 mm f/2.8 L IS II USM
Martin Pêcheur10102026_Pont de Cazouls6128
01 Martin Pêcheur10102026_Pont de Cazouls6128 by MCFLY34LIONEL
Regulus regulus
02 Regulus regulus by janne.haapa-aho
Juvenile female Kingfisher.
03 Juvenile female Kingfisher. by Bob Hurrell Wildlife
林鵰
04 林鵰 by su27bflanker
Dyrehaven 2026.jpg
05 Dyrehaven 2026.jpg by JTUlrich
Dyrehaven 2026-2.jpg
06 Dyrehaven 2026-2.jpg by JTUlrich
Dyrehaven 2026.jpg
07 Dyrehaven 2026.jpg by JTUlrich
Regulus regulus
08 Regulus regulus by janne.haapa-aho
https://youtu.be/nIbRfiUujjc?si=dHKLEUrFhKCH4rcc
09 https://youtu.be/nIbRfiUujjc?si=dHKLEUrFhKCH4rcc by MCFLY34LIONEL
From The 5 kilometer race.jpg
10 From The 5 kilometer race.jpg by JTUlrich
Aigrette garzette
11 Aigrette garzette by pcaze81
Cerf élaphe • Cervus elaphus
12 Cerf élaphe • Cervus elaphus by enache_NH
Odocoileus virginianus
13 Odocoileus virginianus by janne.haapa-aho
Monarque / Monarch / (Danaus plexippus)
14 Monarque / Monarch / (Danaus plexippus) by Claire Dumont et Pierre Rainville
SESSION SURF28082026_VALRAS PLAGE5796
15 SESSION SURF28082026_VALRAS PLAGE5796 by MCFLY34LIONEL
Daytime roost
16 Daytime roost by cotinis
Jaseur d'Amérique / Cedar Waxwing / (Bombycilla cedrorum)
17 Jaseur d'Amérique / Cedar Waxwing / (Bombycilla cedrorum) by Claire Dumont et Pierre Rainville
Jaseur d'Amérique / Cedar Waxwing / (Bombycilla cedrorum)
18 Jaseur d'Amérique / Cedar Waxwing / (Bombycilla cedrorum) by Claire Dumont et Pierre Rainville
Roselin pourpré / Purple Finch / (Haemorhous purpureus)
19 Roselin pourpré / Purple Finch / (Haemorhous purpureus) by Claire Dumont et Pierre Rainville
Mésange à tête noire / Black-Capped Chickadee / (Poecile atricapillus)
20 Mésange à tête noire / Black-Capped Chickadee / (Poecile atricapillus) by Claire Dumont et Pierre Rainville
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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