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 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $649.99
Buy New: $524.95
You Save: $125.04 (19%)
New (35) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  128 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:
 Good Lens, Some minor annoyances April 10, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I chose this lens over the Canon 70-200mm f/4 L lens, though I paid almost as much. The IS feature is what swayed me, and it really does make a difference. I am able to get shots that I otherwise would have missed. The range on my XTi makes it equivalent to 480mm, so I can get really close with it and choose my framing better. The lens is somewhat heavy, but not overly so for such a big thing.
That said, I can say that the rotation of the barrel during zooming and focusing is an annoyance, and it really stretches out. I also have the hood, which is beastly huge, but I think it is really worthwhile (get the cheaper precision one). Precision Design ET-65B Lens Hood Canon for EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens I also think that a polarizing or better UV Haze filter would be a good investment, as this lens can really amplify the haze by focusing on subjects through more haze. I have had to do a lot of correction with my pictures from Israel, though I was using it on hazy days that we couldn't see as far.
This lens is also great for capturing the moment without disturbing it, as I was able to take some engagement photos for some good friends from a distance. I was even able to capture him down on one knee holding the ring from a good vantage point!
 Great addition April 5, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This lens is great. The pictures are absolutely amazing. Recommend highly although I'm not a professional photographer.
Good, but big . . . April 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Takes great pictures -- but, is a beast to lug around. Make sure you have the right type of camera bag before you invest in this. Great image stabilization. I love it!
Good March 29, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Auto focus would at times act bad. But takes good photos once you get used to it.
LOVE this lens! March 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just got this lens a week ago and I love it! One of the things the included booklet says about this lens is that it has a "truly round aperture hole resulting in a nicer background blur." That is a very true statement! The IS feature is definetly worth the extra money. I have taken a couple hundred shots so far, all handheld, and nothing has come out blurry yet. Awsome lens!
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