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 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
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New (44) Used (4) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  135 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4.3
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 4.7 x 4.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 0345B002
Model: 0345B002
UPC: 013803050851
EAN: 0013803050851
ASIN: B0007Y794O
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Solid Lens with drawbacks January 31, 2007
46 out of 52 found this review helpful
This was one of my first lens purchases. I initially enjoyed it however as I became more and more serious about photography I found that this lens was not producing the quality I was looking for. For one, the chromatic abberation at the long end was terrible when the image was viewed at 100%. Secondly, when shooting wide open, the images are soft although stopping down a stop or two corrects this. I ended up trading this lens in towards the purchase of an EF 70-200 f/4L IS USM lens.
This lens, however, is not a complete loss. The 3-stop IS is fantastic and the focusing is relatively fast and accurate. I would suggest people just starting out on a tight budget purchase this lens if the higher end lenses are simply out of reach especially if you don't plan on making outlandishly huge prints from your photos. That said, if I had to relive this purchase, I would have held out for a lens with a higher resale value and higher quality.
 very pleased January 15, 2007
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I read countless of reviews of this and the Canon L-series 70-200 lenses, and opted for this for my Digital Rebel XT. I have no regrets. As an active amateur looking for a flexible telephoto zoom for family, sports, and nature photography, the 70-300 IS has not disappointed.
The importance of the IS can't be understated. I wanted to work without a tripod in most circumstances (soccer games, nature hikes with my son, etc.), and the IS allows me to get great long shots with little loss of quality. I'm sure the L lenses have great optics, but with the IS, the L lenses would have been WAY too expensive for my needs.
The lense searches a bit when using AF, but a minor quibble. Fast enough for me, and I'm very happy with image quality.
 Image stabilization January 13, 2007
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I am getting serious about getting excellant photos and do most of my shots hand held. This lens is awesome for getting action shots and close-ups that aren't blurred by being hand held. I take a lot!!!! of bird pictures and they don't sit still long so you have to be quick and steady and the Canon EF 70-300 is an excellant entry level stabilized lens for doing this if your serious about good photos that can have the quality for selling.
Cannon EF 70-300 mm lens January 12, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am using this lens on my Canon Rebel Digital, and it is well manufactured, very clear with no distortion, light weight, and exhibits smooth operation. Very Happy.
getting down the aisle January 10, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This lens is great- I purchased it for wedding photography and it goes the distance. The image stabilizer is the best asset and it does drain the battery so keep an extra on hand!
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