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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:
 Very Nice Lens January 7, 2007
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I used this lens on our vacation in the Smokey Mountains i October 2006. I performed great. I was able to zoom in on a bear cup and got some great pictures.
Good lens for sports photos January 5, 2007
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I use this lens to capture sports and it has performed extremely well. Due to the nature of my photography, I don't use a tripod/monopod of any kind. The image stabilizer feature allows me the freedom of movement while still capturing sharp photos. A must have for any action photographer.
Good Purchase January 3, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
After debating the need for the IS feature, I am glad that I spent the extra 400 bucks for it. It's not just for very low light conditions, but is quite handy in many everyday situations where the lighting isn't that great and you don't want to hike up the ISO. My mom just recently purchased the same lens without the IS feature, and my lens smoked hers whilst taking Christmas photos in our house. If you don't have the room or the time to set up a tripod, and you have the cash, spend it.
Love the lens January 3, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I absolutely love this lens. It works great for the sports, scenic and military photos I have taken recently.
 Missing the "wow factor", but still worth it January 1, 2007
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I own several lenses for my Canon Digital Rebel XTI, and this is honestly not my favorite one. However, I can't fault the overall performance of this piece, and I would recommend it being aware of its limitations.
PROS
- Excellent build construction. The case is metal and appears quite solid even when extended.
- 300mm at a reasonable cost. Combine that with the 1.6 magnification of the common half-frame sensors found in many digital cameras, and that equates to some serious zoom.
- Fairly short focal length: this is definitely a telephoto, but if you want to take portraits with it, you can get within 5' or so of the subject, even at more than 70mm.
- Image Stablization: invaluable. I rarely get a blurry shot; recently I compared this lens with and without a tripod and could not notice a difference. Of course, low shutter speeds will greatly impact this feature, but it is still a must.
CONS
- I'm not impressed with the clarity of most pictures. The AF is quick and reliable, but it often feels like something is "missing". Pictures are not out of focus but sometimes feel excessively "soft".
- Weight: if you are going to walk around a park or nature trail all day, figure a creative way to carry this thing. Not a "con" per se, but definitely a consideration.
- Color just feels lackluster sometimes.
I think this is a decent lens which requires careful attention to lighting and camera settings to take a truly good picture; it's less forgiving than the other lenses I use (mainly a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II & Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-4.6).
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