Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM

Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM

Telephoto zoom designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, this lens is also suitable for use with APS-C models where it provides a 112-480mm equivalent focal length range.

One UD element is featured in the optical design to noticeably reduce chromatic aberrations and colour fringing for increased clarity and improved colour fidelity.

Lens Information Display on the top of the lens barrel clearly highlights focusing distance, focal length, and Image Stabiliser amount.

NANO USM system utilises both a ring type USM and an STM mechanism to realize quick and accurate focusing that is also smooth and near-silent to suit both photography and video applications. This focusing system also affords full-time manual focus control when working in the one-shot AF mode.

An Image Stabiliser compensates for up to four stops of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting when working in difficult lighting conditions and with slower shutter speeds.

A circular nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques.

Key Features

EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format

Aperture Range: f/4 to f/45

One Ultra Low Dispersion Element

NANO USM Autofocus System

Optical Image Stabiliser

Lens Information Display

Full-Time Manual Focus

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Spanning a useful telephoto range, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens from Canon is a flexible zoom well-suited for a variety of subjects, ranging from portraiture to wildlife. Similarly versatile, the lens utilises NANO USM technology that combines a fast, stills-optimised ring-type Ultrasonic Motor and a smooth, silent video-optimised Stepping Motor for all-around focusing performance to benefit multimedia image-makers. This dual-purpose AF motor also offers notably quicker performance throughout the zoom range for more responsive shooting from near to far. Additionally, also aiding both photo and movie recording, an Image Stabiliser system compensates for up to four stops of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting when working with slower shutter speeds.

Beyond its performance attributes, this lens is also characterised by its unique Lens Information Display, which clearly showcases focus distance, focal length, and stabiliser settings on a top-facing screen for easy recognition. Benefitting optical performance, the lens' construction utilises one Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) element to control chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity, and, additionally, a nine-blade diaphragm is used to produce a pleasing bokeh quality for shallow depth of field imagery.

Principal specifications

Lens type Zoom lens

Max Format size 35mm FF

Focal length 70–300 mm

Image stabilization Yes (4 stops)

Lens mount Canon EF

Aperture

Maximum aperture F4–5.6

Minimum aperture F32–45

Aperture ring No

Number of diaphragm blades 9

Optics

Elements 17

Groups 12

Special elements / coatings UD element

Focus

Minimum focus 1.20 m (47.24″)

Maximum magnification 0.25×

Autofocus Yes

Motor type Nano ultrasonic

Full time manual Yes

Focus method Rear

Focus notes Nano USM motor combines best of STM and ring-type USM

Distance scale No

DoF scale No

Physical

Weight 710 g (1.57 lb)

Diameter 80 mm (3.15″)

Length 146 mm (5.75″)

Sealing No

Colour Black

Zoom method Rotary (extending)

Power zoom No

Zoom lock Yes

Filter thread 67.0 mm

Hood supplied No

In the Box;

• Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens
• E-67 II 67mm Lens Cap
• Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)