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Customer Reviews for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Model: 0345B002
SKU: 7528703
UPC: 013803050851
Get a new view with this 70-300mm lens with image stabilization that offers clear, focused close-ups that will take your photos to the next level. Learn about different types of lenses ›
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
out of 5
(27 Reviews) 27
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Customer Reviews for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Review 1 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Nice but pricey
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Durability
4.0
This is a nice lens, but I wish the range were a little better; wish it started at 18mm instead of 70 mm. This seems to be the only lens Canon offers that offers a decent telephoto distance. Forces me to constantly change lenses. At this price I live in fear that I am going to drop it while chaging it out. Heavy lens.
What's great about it: Love to zoom in.
What's not so great: Wish it statred at a lower mm.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-2points
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Review 2 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Great Camera Lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Tcoon
from OK
on 11/03/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
Canon makes the best camera and telephoto lenses in my opinion. The price, however, is the only drawback. Although they have cheaper versions of their cameras and lenses you will pay for the higher end units.
What's great about it: Ease of use, image quality, speed of 1st and subsequent shots.
What's not so great: Price
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 3 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
love it!!!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: roamer1
from st cloud
on 10/19/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Durability
4.0
very happy i spent the extra money and got the image stabilization. woth every penyny. Very simple to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
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Review 4 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Just getting the feel, new at this.
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from East Amwell
on 09/22/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Durability
3.0
Only started taken picture a short time ago. Getting better, just need to remember to change the len for closer shots!
What's great about it: Your pictures are so real
What's not so great: Change the len for close up and far away quckly
I would recommend this to a friend!
-10points
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Review 5 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Great lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Cajunondabayou
from Houma, LA
on 09/07/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
Excellent all around zoom lens. Best feature is the ability to switch between manual and automatic zoom. Works very well with new EOS 7D. Very happy with purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 6 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Great lens, a must have!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BeliQ
from Miami, FL
on 09/01/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
This lens is awsome! It is a my second lens because I upgraded my camera and the lens as well.
What's great about it: Distance shooting is excellent! Great package deal!
What's not so great: Not applicable
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 7 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
The IS feature is worth it.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Tessadkitty
from Cape Cod, MA
on 08/24/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
I've had the non IS version of this lens for over twenty years. It took great pictures to the level of moderate cropping. I printed very few pictures larger than 11X14 and was satisfied. Introduce a t3i and 18 megapixels; add a 1.6 multiplier and I now have a supposed 480mm lens. I was disappointed with my results and purchased the IS version and was pleasantly surprised. I understand it is not an upper level Canon lens. Even with a tripod and a dropped shutter, there is is fuzziness and chromatic aberrations. For less extreme and moderately cropped shots, it does a really good job. My friends and colleagues are asking me for prints all the time. My range of use is extended as compared to my older lens.
What's great about it: It is fun to use, light to carry and the lock keeps it from creeping.
What's not so great: Higher cost
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 8 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Great lens for bringing far off objects up close.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: PoppyC
from Houston
on 08/11/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
I read several reviews and looked at multiple lenses before I decided on this lens. My budget did not allow for L series lenses. What sold me was the USM. Focusing is super fast compared to other lenses. Picture quality is superb and the image stabilizer is a big plus. I was able to get some great close ups while on vacation with this lens that I would not have been able to get with my 18-55 standard lens. Great for candid shots of family. Not a lens you would use as your everyday lens - a little heavy and your limited as to how close you can get. I am looking forward to using this lens for years to come. A great second lens for your camera.
What's great about it: Super fast focusing and image stabilizer.
What's not so great: Heavy if using for long periods of time without tripod.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
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Review 9 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Wonderful pictures!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BandMom2
from OH
on 12/01/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
I was VERY happ with this lens. The pictures came out beautiful! The stabilizer worked very well, even without a tripod.
It is a little pricey...but worth it.
I was able to get close ups of my son on the band field.
It is a little pricey...but worth it.
I was able to get close ups of my son on the band field.
What's great about it: Don't need a tripod to get good, clear pictures.
What's not so great: Cost.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+11points
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Review 10 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Great Bang For The Buck...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: T0LLPHR33
from Las Vegas, NV
on 11/25/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
Used this lens a lot at SEMA Show 2010...I got some epic shots there even when I was over 150+ yards away from the object that were in my shots. Its a good starter telephoto lens.
What's great about it: Images are really sharp and ables to copy natural colors really well...
What's not so great: haven't found any negative things about this lense yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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+7points
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Review 11 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Great all purpose tele lense
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Bend, OR
on 11/07/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
Great online price. I'm glad I added this lense to my collection. Almost as nice as the L series and I honestly think it's a better value.
What's great about it: range
I would recommend this to a friend!
+13points
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Review 12 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Great lens! Can't go wrong!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Focusingin
from California, Oregon
on 07/06/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
4.0
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I've had this lens for 3 years now and I have loved it the entire time. I used it for every photo shoot I did, and worked FANTASTIC for shooting horses and horse shows especially. If you're a nature shooter or you shoot planes, or anything far away or small, this lens would work great for you. I've had lots of success with it focusing accurately (the camera you have is a big help, too. Can't shoot a good image with a bad camera, even if you have a good lens). My only complaint is that the motor is loud, but that's what happens when you get a lens with a motor in it. I haven't had a problem with the motor noise scaring off any forest friends, though, so I don't think that's something anyone has to worry about. It really doesn't even bother me, but it might bother some people. The motor also sucks up the battery juice a lot faster. Not a big deal if you have more than one battery, but just a heads up.
You really can not go wrong, in my opinion, with this lens. The USM makes shooting far away things possible without a tripod. Doesn't mean you won't need one on occasion, but 98% of the time, you won't!
Sadly, after having this lens for 3 years, I do have to send it in for repair because AF is no longer responsive. It may have just been from it jarring around in the bag I carry my equipment in, but who knows. I would definitely buy this lens again if I have to!
What's great about it: Easy to use, Easy to get the shot you want, Fantastic price if you can't afford an L series!
What's not so great: USM Noise
I would recommend this to a friend!
+40points
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Review 13 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Good telephoto zoom
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Western NY
on 06/06/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
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If you're not into spending thousands on Canon L lenses, this is a great alternative. Focusing is fast and accurate. The Image Stabilization is top notch. 2 modes are available, one being excellent for panning with a moving subject. This lens is terrific for wildlife, landscapes, and even the occasional moon picture. It's not light- get yourself a good, solid tripod with smooth movement.
What's great about it: quiet USM motor.
What's not so great: Heavy, needs a sturdy tripod
I would recommend this to a friend!
+26points
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Review 14 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Of course it's good, it's a Canon!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: GalenCD
from California
on 04/06/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
This is an excellent 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens. It features auto-focus capability and image stabilization. I've not used it a lot yet (it's been raining like cats and dogs here!), but it has "heft" to it - it feels very solid. While it's not Canon's "L" glass, the optics seem to be very good and I'm sure they'll suffice for nearly all users except for top level pros.
What's great about it: High quality, image stabilization.
What's not so great: Haven't found anything yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 15 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Steady Telephoto Zoom
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: mpeeps
from California
on 02/20/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
The IS must work very well on this camera as all of my 300mm shots are in focus. The picture quality is fine, but as it is not an L lens, the colors are a bit faded. However, with Canon's DP prgram, the colors can be enhanced witha very realistic look.
What's great about it: Picture Quality at 300 mm
What's not so great: Colors
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
15out of 20found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Great Camera lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: plkjnk
from Dallas, Tx
on 01/18/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
This lens was easy to use, all of the pictures came out great. The lens was better than I expected.
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
+8points
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Review 17 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Terrific Lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: wmdjameson
from Bradenton,FL
on 08/29/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Durability
5.0
The is a wonderful semi-pro lens. The image quality is fantastic given the aperature limitation of 4. The stabilizer works great and the AF is smooth and quick. It is built well and operates smoothly. I would recommend this lens over any other in it's size range if you can't go for the "L" series.
What's great about it: Relatively quick, excellent image quality, great stabilization
What's not so great: just a little noisy
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 18 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Fantastic Lens better then ANY off brand I have
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: CraigSenior
from Springfield, IL
on 07/13/2009
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
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WOW the images are very impressive. I wasn shooting in a theater with only the work lights on from the middle of the audience section and a canon 400 series flash and the images are far better then with the same lens and IS turned off. You will have to learn to use any equipment you buy but the learning curve on this was easy and the results are IMPRESSIVE.
If you need a great portrait lens you have found it, if you need a good bird lens you have found it.
If you need a great portrait lens you have found it, if you need a good bird lens you have found it.
What's great about it: Wow, if you are looking at the difference between Nikon and Canon look here
What's not so great: NA
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 19 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Exellent choice for telephoto zoom
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: pitcrewdad
on 09/15/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
4.0
Outstanding telephoto zoom for the price. Pictures are sharp. Combines excellent optics with a light and easy to use design. Best to use in daylight or use a tripod in limited light conditions.
What's great about it: clear pictures, light weight
What's not so great: Need tripod for low light telephoto pictures
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 20 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Buy Canon OR waste your Money
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: ziggyangel23
from Bethlehem, NC
on 09/12/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
I purchased this lens in the SIGMA brand. I shot photos with the SIGMA @ my friends sons football game. I changed to my Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM and snapped a few. I could not believe the difference. I immediately ordered the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM from Best Buy. I shot photos of my friend's sons football game yesterday in the drizzle. HUGE difference. Actually no comparison. Do Not waste your money on anything but Canon. Save your money until you can purchase the Canon lens you want. I love this lens. I was 100-125 yards away and you can see his mouth, his eyes, the laces on his shoes. My son plays baseball this weekend and I can't wait to snap shots of him. In case you think Lens Filters are a waste of money - NOT! Purchase a UV Filter and a Polorarizer. You will not regret the money spent.
What's great about it: Awesome lens! Easy to use. Great Photos.
What's not so great: Addictive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+30points
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