Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM

Professional telephoto zoom for Sports, wildlife, portraiture.
Telephoto zoom lens f/4-5.6 ef-mount
Wildlife
Sports
Lens Review: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras. It features Canon's NANO USM technology, combining fast, smooth, and quiet autofocus suitable for both still photography and video recording. The built-in Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 stops of shake correction, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities. An Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) lens element helps reduce chromatic aberrations, delivering high-contrast and detailed images across the zoom range.
Specifications
Lens type
Telephoto zoom lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
70-300 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (up to 4 stops)
Lens mount
Canon EF
Maximum aperture
f/4-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/32-45
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (circular)
Optical construction
17 elements in 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
1.2 m (3.94 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.25x
Filter size
67 mm
Dimensions
80 mm (diameter) x 145.5 mm (length)
Weight
710 g (1.57 lbs)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
wildlife, sports
Video Reviews
Sample Images