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Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - 2530A004

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300mm f/4L
Brand Canon
Focal Length Description 75-300 millimeters
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 12

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  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture:300mm 1:4.0
  • Super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting
  • Compact L-series telephoto lens with an Image Stabilizer which compensates for camera shake with the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster
  • Two Image Stabilizer modes are provided: Stabilizer Mode 1 and the new Stabilizer Mode 2 which steadies the image during horizontal or vertical panning
  • Mode 2 detects the panning direction automatically. The closest focusing distance is 4.9 feet 1.5 m
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    Overview_Compact L-series telephoto lens with an Image Stabilizer which compensates for camera shake with the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster. Two Image Stabilizer modes are provided: Stabilizer Mode 1 (the same mode featured on the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM) and the new Stabilizer Mode 2 which steadies the image during horizontal or vertical panning. Mode 2 detects the panning direction automatically. The closest focusing distance is 4.9 feet (1.5 m)._..._read more_class="col-xs-12">_-->_Main Unit Spec Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 300mm 1:4.0 Lens Construction 15 elements in 11 groups Diagonal Angle of View 8° 15' Focus Adjustment Rear focusing system with USM Closest Focusing Distance 1.5m / 4.9 ft. Filter Size 77mm Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 3.5 x 8.7, 2.6 lbs. / 90.0 x 221.0mm, 1190g_Cases Eos Rain Cover ERC-E5S Protects camera and lens when shooting during inclement weather conditions. BACKORDEREDMSRP: $149.00Canon Store $119.20 ADD TO CART Raincover Small Keeps your professional camera clean and dry when shooting in a wet environment. Compatible with Canon EOS Cameras. Contains attachable eyecups (L,S) for compatibility with all EOS Digital cameras. Transparent window enables clear visibility of the top and rear LCD panels and LC monitor. Front fastener enables easy attachment and removal of all lenses. MSRP: $125.00_Cases Lens LZ1128 Zippered Soft Lens Case For the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens. Features a zippered closure. MSRP: $75.00_Extenders Extender EF 1.4x III Extends focal length by a factor of 1.4x Built-in microcomputer for seamless communication with camera body, lens and extender Newly-developed Fluorine coating keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum IN STOCKMSRP: $429.99Canon Store $429.99 ADD TO CART Extender EF 2x III Extends focal length by a factor of 2x Built-in microcomputer for seamless communication with camera body, lens and extender Newly-developed Fluorine coating keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum OUT OF STOCK_Lens Caps Lens Cap E-77 II The Lens Cap E-77 II is newly designed and fits Canon EF lenses with a 77mm filter size. It helps protect the front glass from dust and scratches. Read More revealReadMore('#item21 span.long_desc'); BACKORDEREDMSRP: $15.00Canon Store $12.00 ADD TO CART Lens Cap E-77U Indispensable for protecting your valuable lenses, this cap should be used on all lenses with a 77mm filter size. MSRP: $12.00 Lens Dust Cap E Rear Cap Rear lens cap for all EF type lenses, lens extenders, and extension tubes. Used to protect the rear glass element from dust and scratches. OUT OF STOCK_Lens Extenders / Close Up / Conversion Adapters 77mm Close-Up Lens 500D Canon Close-Up Lens 500D is a double-element accessory that attaches to front of lens. It changes closest focusing distance from infinity to 500mm (approx. 19.7" from front of lens). MSRP: $220.00 EF 1.4X Extender Read More revealReadMore('#item7 span.long_desc'); OUT OF STOCK EF 2XII Extender Read More revealReadMore('#item9 span.long_desc'); OUT OF STOCK Extension Tube EF 12 II Extension Tube EF 12 II is especially suited for close-focusing with wide-angle lenses. IN STOCKMSRP: $130.00Canon Store $130.00 ADD TO CART Extension Tube EF 25 II 25mm fully coupled Extension Tube for EOS camera and most lenses to 350mm. OUT OF STOCK_Lens Filters 77mm Circular Polarizer PL-C Read More revealReadMore('#item1 span.long_desc'); OUT OF STOCK 77mm Circular Polarizer PL-CB Filter enhances picture quality by blocking harmful reflected light. OUT OF STOCK 77mm Protect Filter These filters can help protect your lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches and damage and can be kept on your lens at all times. Filter fits select lenses with a 77mm diameter. Read More revealReadMore('#item4 span.long_desc'); OUT OF STOCK 77mm UV Haze Filter UV Protector filters allow you to correct for the UV effect to varying degrees. These filters can also help protect your lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches and damage and can be kept on your lens at all times. Filter fits select lenses with a 77mm diameter, please see Compatibility tab for compatible lenses. OUT OF STOCK Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter III 77 The Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter III allows the use of commercially available square filters without the need for cutting. The holder attaches to the lens through an adapter that fits the filter diameter. Use with 3-inch square type III gelatin filters. Gelatin filters can be used with most EF lenses. OUT OF STOCK Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter IV 77 The 77mm Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter IV 77 is used to attach the Gelatin Filter Holder IV to most EF lenses. OUT OF STOCK Gelatin Filter Holder Hood III Canon Gelatin Filter Holder III allows 3-inch square gelatin filters to be fitted to most EF lenses. MSRP: $45.00 Gelatin Filter Holder Hood IV Allows 4-inch square gelatin filters to be fitted to most EF lenses. Requires Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter. Can be combined with optional Gelatin Filter Holder Hoods IV. OUT OF STOCK Gelatin Filter Holder III Allows 3-inch square gelatin filters to be fitted to most EF lenses. Requires Gelatin Filter Holder Adapter. Can be combined with optional Gelatin Filter Holder Hoods III. MSRP: $140.00 Gelatin Filter Holder IV Read More revealReadMore('#item19 span.long_desc'); OUT OF STOCK_Service Plans / Carepaks / Software / Books Lens: CarePAK PLUS (2YR) CarePAK PLUS offers protection from accidental damage such as drops, spills, power surges, and more, including normal wear and tear, beyond the standard warranty period. It also includes Image Recovery (included with Cameras, Camcorders, and Printers with a memory card slot only), priority repair service, free return shipping, $0 deductible, genuine Canon factory service with only genuine Canon parts, and is transferable if you sell or gift your product. With a CarePAK PLUS, a damaged product will be repaired to good working condition or replaced with an equivalent product. IN STOCK Canon Store $67.99 ADD TO CART Lens: CarePAK PLUS (3YR) CarePAK PLUS offers protection from accidental damage such as drops, spills, power surges, and more, including normal wear and tear, beyond the standard warranty period. It also includes Image Recovery (included with Cameras, Camcorders, and Printers with a memory card slot only), priority repair service, free return shipping, $0 deductible, genuine Canon factory service with only genuine Canon parts, and is transferable if you sell or gift your product. With a CarePAK PLUS, a damaged product will be repaired to good working condition or replaced with an equivalent product._Support Lenses EF 1.4X Extender Read More revealReadMore('#item6 span.long_desc'); OUT OF STOCK EF 2XII Extender Read More revealReadMore('#item8 span.long_desc'); OUT OF STOCK

    From the Manufacturer

    Bring your subjects closer while shooting sports or wildlife with the Canon EF 300mm f/4L telephoto lens. The lens is equipped with Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, which compensates for camera shake by providing the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster. The camera provides two IS modes: Stabilizer 1, the same mode featured on the EF 75-300mm lens, and Stabilizer 2, which steadies the image during horizontal or vertical panning. The lens is also half the weight of the 300mm f/2.8L IS, with a close focus distance of 4.9 feet. And like all of Canon?s fixed focal length L-series lenses above 135mm, it?s compatible with Canon's EF 1.4x II and 2x II Extenders.

    Specifications

    • Focal length: 300mm
    • Maximum aperture: f/4L
    • Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
    • Angle of view: 8 degrees @ 15 feet
    • Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
    • Closest focusing distance: 4.9 feet
    • Filter size: 77mm
    • Dimensions: 3.7 inches in diameter and 8.7 inches long
    • Weight: 2.6 pounds
    • Warranty: 1 year Excellent optics and superb handling in a compact package with Image Stabilization. The IS allows safe hand holding at shutter speeds up to two stops slower than otherwise possible--making it even more useful in low-light levels. Itís less than half the weight of the 300mm f/2.8L IS, and it focuses to an incredibly close 4.9 ft/1.5m, filling the frame with a subject the size of a postcard. Like all of Canonís fixed focal length L-series lenses above 135mm, itís compatible with Canonís EF Extenders 1.4x II and 2x II.

      Long and Fast
      A telephoto lens is essential to any serious photographer. For sports action, you will need a fast shutter speed and a long focal length. A large maximum aperture allows a faster shutter speed. In this telephoto lens line-up, the focal lengths range from 135mm to 300mm. If you want compactness, choose a lens with a smaller maximum aperture.

    Customer reviews

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    149 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, sharpness, contrast, and color of the lens. For example, they mention it's a terrific lens, provides brighter colors, and is a good product for the money paid. Some appreciate the portability. That said, opinions are mixed on focus, image quality, and noise.

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    60 customers mention58 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a fantastic lens, with superb optics, and amazing technology. The lens is usable for most situations and produces high-quality pictures.

    "...8. The image stabilization is awesome9. It comes with a good, sturdy caseCons:1. Really, none...." Read more

    "...But it is great for other wide life photographies.The shortcoming of this lens is obviously less flexible being a prime lens...." Read more

    "...The IS really provides a solution to those problems. With its superb optics, I ever got a clear shot at 1/50(of course, the object was not moving)...." Read more

    "...it works well very well on both my cameras! Each to his own I guess But This little lens Is fine with me!..." Read more

    30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They say it delivers utmost sharpness, resolution, and clarity. They also mention that there is a noticeable sharpness and contrast improvement. Customers also say that the lens retains sharpness quite well, and that the glass is absolutely clear and sharp.

    "...7. Sharp - sharp - sharp8. The image stabilization is awesome9. It comes with a good, sturdy caseCons:1...." Read more

    "I am really happy with this lens. Images are sharp. IS makes hand-holding really easy...." Read more

    "...I can honestly say, there is a noticeable sharpness and contrast improvement of the 300mm F/4 USM IS lens over the other two configurations...." Read more

    "...was made 4 each other this lens is like having a whole new world; sharpness; color; clarity;Bokeh; I mean so easy to use..." Read more

    18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

    Customers like the value of the lens. They say it's a great deal for long and medium shooters.

    "So far this is the best telephoto lens for the money that I've found...." Read more

    "...For its nice price, it's also known as 'poor men's birding lens' in my bird-photographers circle ;-)..." Read more

    "...Don't worry about the F-4 it has IS. The price is a great deal and if you don't think so check out the sister lens 300mm F-2.8 starting out at 5600$..." Read more

    "...Yes, it is a little pricey, but worth every penny!" Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the color of the lens. They mention that it provides brighter colors, and produces sharp, crisp images. Some customers also mention that the bokeh is great.

    "...In addition, it takes awesome pictures of flowers in the macro mode albeit not a true macro lens, since it can focus as close as 4'3"..." Read more

    "...I am getting very sharp, crisp images with it, much better than with the 70-300 zoom lens. Indeed, I would say it is a world apart...." Read more

    "...because the lens delivers utmost sharpness, no vignetting, contrast and color are superb. Its also super easy to use. ergonomics are great...." Read more

    "...Bang on auto-focus, very effective image stabilization, minimal chromatic aberration and distortion and a fabulous smooth bokeh...." Read more

    15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

    Customers like the portability of the lens. They mention that it's pretty light for a prime 300 lens, and easy to carry around on long trail walks. The lens is smaller and more compact for travel, and has the versatility of a zoom. Customers also say that the image stabilization works well and that the size of the product is quite reasonable.

    "...Pros:1. Relatively light - this is an all metal lens with multiple glass elements and image stabilization but is is easily portable and can be..." Read more

    "...are L quality as expected. What is nice is this lens isn't too terribly big and heavy compared to the much more expensive L telephoto lenses, and..." Read more

    "...I'm giving it four stars because it is so sharp and light weight, but compared to canon's newer lenses it is very slow to focus...." Read more

    "...I added a 1.4 converter, and pictures still turn out sharp. It is a little heavy, but can hand hold for a while for some shots if needed...." Read more

    31 customers mention20 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that it has very fast focusing, while others say that it's a little slow.

    "...3. Built in hood - no losing/screwing/unscrewing4. Full time manual focus for tweaking AF5...." Read more

    "...Autofocus was fast, but the images were essentially unusable that I got...." Read more

    "...Some reviews mentioned that its AF speed is not fast. The fact is that it depends on light condition. In low light, its AF is really really slow...." Read more

    "...the IS is clunky and loud This Lens I got Feb. 16 2010 Is really pretty smooth fast and quiet I love it!! it works well very well on both my cameras!..." Read more

    8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise of the lens. Some mention that it seems quiet, while others say that it exhibits little clunks. The auto-focus is crisp and it's very pleasurable to hear it snap onto a subject.

    "...The IS a little noisy and sometimes the AF has trouble finding small subjects with buzy backgrounds, but this is rarely a problem in most shooting..." Read more

    "...Noisy IS? My copy seems rather quiet, but it does exhibit little clunks when starting and stopping IS...." Read more

    "...From Afternoon to dusk this lense worked hard. It is a little noisy at time (I am also sensitive) but the Bokah (blur) was great and while the 60d..." Read more

    "...and loud This Lens I got Feb. 16 2010 Is really pretty smooth fast and quiet I love it!! it works well very well on both my cameras!..." Read more

    7 customers mention4 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the image quality of the lens. Some mention that it's sharp and has awesome image stabilization, while others say that it has disappointing image quality, with soft focus and blurry hand held pictures. The autofocus is fast, but the images were essentially unusable. The field of view is much narrower, and a tripod will not help on following fast.

    "...7. Sharp - sharp - sharp8. The image stabilization is awesome9. It comes with a good, sturdy caseCons:1...." Read more

    "...The images were soft and lacked that "pop" that i expect from L series glass...." Read more

    "...and im so happy with the turnaround of images that are great!!!..." Read more

    "...Secondly, the field of view is much narrower, a tripod will not help on following fast moving object...." Read more

    Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Lens
    4 Stars
    Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Lens
    I am an amateur-hobby photographer with an interest in wildlife, dogs and children sports. My cameras are a Canon 7D and a Canon 5D. I currently own three Canon lenses, the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS and the EF 300mm f/4L IS. I sold my excellent Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L because I do not like to carry a tripod. The sharpness and background blur with this 300mm is as good as, or better than any lens I have used. I waited some time after selling my 400mm before purchasing this lens because I wasn't sure if I could capture nice shots hand held with such a long lens. I was not disappointed. The IS helps me take some excellent sharp hand held shots. With the Canon EF 1.4X II Extender the reach can be extended to 420mm and the results are excellent. It is now my most used lens. I have used it for 10 months and found that IS is only helpful with still objects (not panning)and this 300mm lens is much slower than my other lenses so it may not be the best choice for bird watchers. I'm giving it four stars because it is so sharp and light weight, but compared to canon's newer lenses it is very slow to focus. I would love to see Canon offer an updated version of this 300mm f/4L IS. Zoom lenses just don't compare to prime(non-zoom)and the extra cost and weight of the 300mm f/2.8L IS puts it out of reach for so many potential buyers.
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