Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 70-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6. It weighs 710 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2016. That combination suits portrait photography.
It 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.
- f/4-5.6
- Aperture
- 70–300mm
- Focal
- 710 g
- Weight
- Sep 2016
- Released
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Specification
- 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
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 37% of the frame width
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