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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM II Super Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

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Brand Canon
Focal Length Description 300 mm
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 300 millimetres

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  • Optical Zoom: 0.18
  • Max Focal Length: 300.0
  • Package Weight: 14.95 Pounds
  • Image Stabilization: 4 Stops Claimed
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Product Description

A worthy successor to the popular Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS, the all-new Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM super telephoto lens is lightweight, weighing approximately 13% less than its predecessor, yet offers faster operation, improved image stabilization and superior optics. Incorporating Fluorite elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration plus a number of advanced coatings to minimize ghosting, flaring, and with a newly developed Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum, the EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM is ready to deliver spectacular images in an instant. With a third Image Stabilization mode (Mode 3) that activates IS only when the shutter button is fully pressed, and giving the equivalent effect of a shutter speed four stops faster, the EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM allows for easy panning and is ideally positioned for professional action photography. The EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM also features a new security slot for wire-type security locks.

From the Manufacturer

A worthy successor to the popular Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS, the all new Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM super telephoto lens is lightweight, weighing approximately 8% less than its predecessor, yet offers faster operation, improved image stabilization and superior optics. Incorporating Fluorite elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration plus a number of advanced coatings to minimize ghosting, flaring, and with a newly developed Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum, the EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM is ready to deliver spectacular images in an instant. With a third Image Stabilization mode (Mode 3) that activates IS only when the shutter button is fully pressed, and giving the equivalent effect of a shutter speed four stops faster, the EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM allows for easy panning and is ideally positioned for professional action photography. The EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM also features a new security slot for wire-type security locks.

Technical Specifications

  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 300mm 1:2.8
  • Lens Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups (Including drop-in rear filter, Fluorite: G2 and G4, UD Lens: None)
  • Diagonal Angle of View: 8° 15'
  • Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system, with focusing cam
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 2.0m / 6.6ft
  • Drive System: Ring USM
  • Filter Size: 52mm Drop-in
  • Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 5.0 x 9.8 in, 82.9 oz. / 128 x 248mm, 2350g

What's in the box

  • EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
  • 52mm Drop-in Gelatin Filter Holder 52WII
  • Lens Cap E-145C
  • Lens Dust Cap E
  • Lens Wide Strap B
  • Lens Hood ET-120WII
  • Lens Case 300B
  • Strap For Hard Case
  • Instruction Manuals (CD-ROM)
  • One Year Limited Warranty Card
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    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    29 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image quality and build quality of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's extremely razor sharp, has clear optics and that it blows them away with the pictures it produces. That said, opinions are mixed on the weight.

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    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is an amazing lens, with clear optics and unmatched excellence. They also say that it's the single sharpest lens they have ever had, and that the value of the product is so high that depreciation can be minimal after many years.

    "...The value of this lens is so high that depreciation can be minimal after many years of use in mint condition...." Read more

    "...Razor sharp across the entire(!) frame and bokeh that is crazy delicious - if you want that shallow depth-of-field...." Read more

    "...It's an amazing lens. I considered the 400mm and rented it for a weekend to try it out, but it's just too big, too heavy, and much more expensive...." Read more

    "This is the singlest sharpest lens I've ever had. Sharper than my 500 f/4 II or any of my Zeiss ZE Makros...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it has excellent optics, and the fluoride materials increase sharpness and eliminate chromatic aberrations. The lens is heavy and bulky, but it brings in the images. The rendering at 2.8 is absolutely beautiful, and it's worth the price.

    "...is made out of the most advanced fluoride materials to increase sharpness of image quality and eliminate any chromatic aberrations..." Read more

    "...so astonishing that when brought down a notch, it still provides a better image quality than other lenses in this focal range without the extender -..." Read more

    "...This lens delivers on all of its promises. Beautiful image quality and rapid auto focus...." Read more

    "...The rendering at 2.8 is absolutelly beautiful and size and weight are very manageable. Can handhold this lens a full day without issue. Snap fast AF...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the construction of the lens. They mention that the build quality is simply superlative, and the lens is outstanding. The condition is excellent, and it handles nicely.

    "...this lens is built like a tank and there is absolutely no compromise about the sturdiness, the structure, and the materials used to design this..." Read more

    "...The build quality is simply superlative, something you notice immediately as you pull it out of its case. It's built like a tank...." Read more

    "...This is optimum quality performance. I use it with the 5DMIII and Sony A7R. Both deliver great images using this lens. This is the best, no question." Read more

    "Condition was excellent and limited testing seems to agree with other owners appraisals...." Read more

    5 customers mention3 positive2 negative

    Customers are mixed about the weight of the camera lenses. Some mention that it's light enough to hand hold while shooting, while others say that it is too big and bulky.

    "...Since this lens is light enough to hand hold while shooting, I always shoot without the tripod collar on because I find that it is obstructing and..." Read more

    "...mm and rented it for a weekend to try it out, but it's just too big, too heavy, and much more expensive...." Read more

    "...Light enough I can hand hold some times, just not for too long at a time. Not cheap, but amazing. This photo I'm posting here was hand held." Read more

    "...I have other lenses and this one is my favorite. A tad bit heavy and bulky but it brings in the images. Great lens." Read more

    Canon 300mm F/2.8L IS II USM = Optical Perfection!
    5 Stars
    Canon 300mm F/2.8L IS II USM = Optical Perfection!
    This is my review of the Canon EF 300mm F/2.8L IS II USM. This lens is considered Canon's latest premiere telephoto lens released in August 2011.BUILD QUALITYThe 300mm F/2.8 is a fixed focal length telephoto lens that provides higher magnification for long distance photography. This lens is made out of extremely solid and quality magnesium and titanium materials that is both water and dust-resistant. (Use common sense and don’t submerge in dirt nor water) The glass itself is made out of the most advanced fluoride materials to increase sharpness of image quality and eliminate any chromatic aberrations (green and purple lines along subject or object lines in images). Weighing in at a little over 5 pounds, this lens is built like a tank and there is absolutely no compromise about the sturdiness, the structure, and the materials used to design this lens. This is a telephoto lens and is meant for long-range sports, photojournalism, wildlife, and other events where the photographer is unable to get up close to the subject. The 300mm F/2.8 is the ideal telephoto lens that allows the photographer to hand hold with a camera without excessive strain on arms and hands. Any other lens with higher focal lengths will weigh too much and will most likely require a tripod or monopod.FUNCTIONALITYThe 300mm F/2.8 uses the most advanced lens technology in the world. This lens provides the following functionalities: extremely fast autofocusing system, three modes of image stabilization, focus preset modes, wide 2.8 aperture (allows more light in lens for cleaner images in low light environments), and has a very quiet ultrasonic motor.REAL LIFE TESTINGSo how does this lens really work in the real world. I can honestly say that using the 300mm F/2.8 is a blast to use and it is fun to work with. Image quality with the use of this lens is extremely razor sharp and that is no exaggeration. If you use an image editing software to view and develop pictures. You will immediately notice the difference between this lens and other less non-professional lenses. It is simple to use this lens while providing profound results with numerous technological advances working in the background while shooting.For such a fairly big lens, it would have been nice if this lens allowed variable zoom the EF 70-200 mm F/2.8L IS II USM. However, I'm okay with a fixed focal length of 300mm because it provides a sweet spot for telephoto lens photography. For example, at a basketball game, if I was a shoot with the 70-200mm at the further end of the court, it would be difficult to get a good clean shot at 200mm max. A 400mm lens would provide or produce too much focal length at your subject at the other end of the court. 300mm provides the most balanced and right focal length for many common sports, photojournalist and wildlife events. In addition, this telephoto lens allows the photographer to increase the lens focal length to 420mm with a 1.4x tele converter and 600 millimeters with a 2.0x tele converter on a full frame camera. If you have a more common APS - C DSLR camera, you can increase the focal length of a 300mm F/2.8 to 672mm with a 1.4x tele converter and 960mm with a 2.0x tele converter respectively.Since this lens is light enough to hand hold while shooting, I always shoot without the tripod collar on because I find that it is obstructing and distracting to my hands. Unless there's a lot of sun outside or rain I also do not use the lens hood; I like the weight of this lens but I don't like my lens to look too long because the hood itself provides an additional 5 & 1/2 inches of length. It's also very cool that this lens has two side hooks that you can attach a strap to and place over your shoulders so that it's easy to walk around with without actually holding it in your hands when not in use. The value of this lens is so high that depreciation can be minimal after many years of use in mint condition.In summary, the Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is the most professional telephoto lens that is close to optical image quality perfection. It provides the best balance based on high quality construction, advanced lens technology, weight and long distance shooting. Any lens longer than this just weighs too much, and a less professional version does not provide enough light and sharp glass.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Canon 300mm F/2.8L IS II USM = Optical Perfection!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2016
    This is my review of the Canon EF 300mm F/2.8L IS II USM. This lens is considered Canon's latest premiere telephoto lens released in August 2011.

    BUILD QUALITY
    The 300mm F/2.8 is a fixed focal length telephoto lens that provides higher magnification for long distance photography. This lens is made out of extremely solid and quality magnesium and titanium materials that is both water and dust-resistant. (Use common sense and don’t submerge in dirt nor water) The glass itself is made out of the most advanced fluoride materials to increase sharpness of image quality and eliminate any chromatic aberrations (green and purple lines along subject or object lines in images). Weighing in at a little over 5 pounds, this lens is built like a tank and there is absolutely no compromise about the sturdiness, the structure, and the materials used to design this lens. This is a telephoto lens and is meant for long-range sports, photojournalism, wildlife, and other events where the photographer is unable to get up close to the subject. The 300mm F/2.8 is the ideal telephoto lens that allows the photographer to hand hold with a camera without excessive strain on arms and hands. Any other lens with higher focal lengths will weigh too much and will most likely require a tripod or monopod.

    FUNCTIONALITY
    The 300mm F/2.8 uses the most advanced lens technology in the world. This lens provides the following functionalities: extremely fast autofocusing system, three modes of image stabilization, focus preset modes, wide 2.8 aperture (allows more light in lens for cleaner images in low light environments), and has a very quiet ultrasonic motor.

    REAL LIFE TESTING
    So how does this lens really work in the real world. I can honestly say that using the 300mm F/2.8 is a blast to use and it is fun to work with. Image quality with the use of this lens is extremely razor sharp and that is no exaggeration. If you use an image editing software to view and develop pictures. You will immediately notice the difference between this lens and other less non-professional lenses. It is simple to use this lens while providing profound results with numerous technological advances working in the background while shooting.

    For such a fairly big lens, it would have been nice if this lens allowed variable zoom the EF 70-200 mm F/2.8L IS II USM. However, I'm okay with a fixed focal length of 300mm because it provides a sweet spot for telephoto lens photography. For example, at a basketball game, if I was a shoot with the 70-200mm at the further end of the court, it would be difficult to get a good clean shot at 200mm max. A 400mm lens would provide or produce too much focal length at your subject at the other end of the court. 300mm provides the most balanced and right focal length for many common sports, photojournalist and wildlife events. In addition, this telephoto lens allows the photographer to increase the lens focal length to 420mm with a 1.4x tele converter and 600 millimeters with a 2.0x tele converter on a full frame camera. If you have a more common APS - C DSLR camera, you can increase the focal length of a 300mm F/2.8 to 672mm with a 1.4x tele converter and 960mm with a 2.0x tele converter respectively.

    Since this lens is light enough to hand hold while shooting, I always shoot without the tripod collar on because I find that it is obstructing and distracting to my hands. Unless there's a lot of sun outside or rain I also do not use the lens hood; I like the weight of this lens but I don't like my lens to look too long because the hood itself provides an additional 5 & 1/2 inches of length. It's also very cool that this lens has two side hooks that you can attach a strap to and place over your shoulders so that it's easy to walk around with without actually holding it in your hands when not in use. The value of this lens is so high that depreciation can be minimal after many years of use in mint condition.

    In summary, the Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is the most professional telephoto lens that is close to optical image quality perfection. It provides the best balance based on high quality construction, advanced lens technology, weight and long distance shooting. Any lens longer than this just weighs too much, and a less professional version does not provide enough light and sharp glass.
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