Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

price: $1,999.99

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Product Description

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).

Product Specification

Binding:: Electronics
Brand:: Canon
EAN:: 0082966213380
Feature:: EF mount; telephoto lens
Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; image stabilizer
300mm focal length
f/4 maximum aperture
Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)
Label:: Canon
Manufacturer:: Canon
MinimumFocalLength:: 300 millimeters
ProductGroup:: Photography
Publisher:: Canon
Studio:: Canon
Title:: Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
UPC:: 082966213380
MPN:: 2530A004

Customer Reviews

300 L IS f4 excellence

This is my favorite lens. I could not carry the heavier long range teles, and it was a hard decision for me. In the end, I chose this because it was lighter than the zooms.Having previouly used the 75-300 IS zoom, I was leary of getting another 300mm prime, because I may miss the 70-300 range of shooting. But the clarity and colors are so true for this 300 prime, I don't look back.Easy to handle, not so bulky. Fast, impressive photos. Even when I add a 1.4 teleconverter shooting in the 500mm range...

2/10/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Canon 300 f4L offers amazing performance

I got this lens for shooting architecture from a distance--an unsual application. I've also found myself using it to shoot kids soccer games. It's super sharp and very fast focusing. I haven't done formal tests at all apertures, but images appear vivid and contrasty at a range of settings. Online reviews rank this lens very highly and my own experience supports those findings.The Image Stabilization seems to work very well, although be sure to turn it off if you're using a tripod--I've found that...

7/23/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews