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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
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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
Bang for your buck lens.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Durability
3.0
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What's great about it: Good price point, image quality, zoom and stabilization
What's not so great: Not as durable as more expensive lenses.
I took this lens out of the box and attached it to my Canon 60D. The images were clear and sharp for a lens at this price point. The stabilization feature performed well while taking hand held pictures at all ranges. The auto focus on this lens was a bit off for me I favored the manual setting.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
It's time to focus on what's important!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Great clarity and Focus capabilities
What's not so great: Haven't found any yet
This lense is great to capture fast action and quick focus without having to drop thousands of dollars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Great Lens love it!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: So simple to use
This is the perfect lens for someone starting out...it basically shoots for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
It's Canon; enough said
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
3.0
Image Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Ease of use, quality
What's not so great: price
Nice quality pictures. Fast auto focus. It's heavy to carry around at an all day event (i.e. track meet) would use my smaller camera unless I had a caddy :) Pricey. Have a Canon powershot sx20is 18-100mm non-SLR (love this camera). I made the jump to an SLR for the 300 mm capabilities. Looking at some nature shots, birds. Have to say I'm disappointed. I loved my sx20, there isn't much difference in my capabilities. I should have gone with a larger mm. Live & learn. The expense is a little scary, live in fear of dropping it. At the end of the day you're getting a Canon, it lives up to it's name, but weigh your options carefully.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Canon middle entry USM - IS lense 70-300mm
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
2.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Canon USM mecanisme and IS
What's not so great: The price it make no sense :-((
Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS lens.
First things to point out this is an EF lens and it will work with all Canon SLR cameras. The actual weight of this lens is 630 grams and is not that heavy, the actually body of this lens is made of plastic.
Also this lens has differed function :
- Autofocus and Manual focus
- Image Stabilizer to switch between 1 or 2 mode
- Zoom lock button to prevent the lens creep
- Max Aperture on this lens is F4-5 to 5-6 if you want a lens with a bigger Aperture mode you may need to look into Canon L series lenses.
- This lens is quick and quiet focus that is because it has a cam USM ring motor.
If your budget is low do to a bad economy TAMRON and SIGMA ( ...with a Macro function built in ) are half the price compared with this baby but without IS.
Overall the Canon 70-300mm is an excellent lens and take sharp pictures it has a quick and quiet mechanism...Thanks to Canon USM ring motor. The image stabilization is an excellent bonus taking pictures at low light and when its zoomed at 300mm. Its more expensive then TAMRON and SIGMA but is less versatile it does not have the Macro built in. But then again if you into Macro photography you may need to buy a dedicated lenses for that purpose.
First things to point out this is an EF lens and it will work with all Canon SLR cameras. The actual weight of this lens is 630 grams and is not that heavy, the actually body of this lens is made of plastic.
Also this lens has differed function :
- Autofocus and Manual focus
- Image Stabilizer to switch between 1 or 2 mode
- Zoom lock button to prevent the lens creep
- Max Aperture on this lens is F4-5 to 5-6 if you want a lens with a bigger Aperture mode you may need to look into Canon L series lenses.
- This lens is quick and quiet focus that is because it has a cam USM ring motor.
If your budget is low do to a bad economy TAMRON and SIGMA ( ...with a Macro function built in ) are half the price compared with this baby but without IS.
Overall the Canon 70-300mm is an excellent lens and take sharp pictures it has a quick and quiet mechanism...Thanks to Canon USM ring motor. The image stabilization is an excellent bonus taking pictures at low light and when its zoomed at 300mm. Its more expensive then TAMRON and SIGMA but is less versatile it does not have the Macro built in. But then again if you into Macro photography you may need to buy a dedicated lenses for that purpose.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Canon SLR Cameras
Produces Crisp Images
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Image Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Image quality.
What's not so great: It's a little pricey.
I've been using this lens for 2 months and I'm very impressed with its capability. It has produced some incredibly detailed photos, even from a considerable distance. It's not designed for close-ups though. Overall, I'd highly recommend this lens to others.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 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
What's great about it: Love to zoom in.
What's not so great: Wish it statred at a lower mm.
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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 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
What's great about it: Ease of use, image quality, speed of 1st and subsequent shots.
What's not so great: Price
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 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!
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Review 10 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
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
Only started taken picture a short time ago. Getting better, just need to remember to change the len for closer shots!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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 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!
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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, 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
What's great about it: Distance shooting is excellent! Great package deal!
What's not so great: Not applicable
This lens is awsome! It is a my second lens because I upgraded my camera and the lens as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 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
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'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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 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
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 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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 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
What's great about it: Don't need a tripod to get good, clear pictures.
What's not so great: Cost.
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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 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
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.
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 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
What's great about it: range
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 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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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'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!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 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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What's great about it: quiet USM motor.
What's not so great: Heavy, needs a sturdy tripod
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 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
What's great about it: High quality, image stabilization.
What's not so great: Haven't found anything yet.
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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