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Features
Specifications

Features

Compatibility: The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM telephoto zoom lens is compatible with Canon EOS SLR cameras.

IS (Image Stabilizer): The Image Stabilizer helps prevent blurred pictures during hand-held shooting (no tripod) at slow shutter speeds. The image stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster. There are two IS settings; Mode 1 is for normal photography and provides stabilization in all directions, Mode 2 is for continuous shots of moving subjects and provides stabilization only in the direction of camera movement.

USM (Ultrasonic Motor): The lens uses a Micro USM (Ultrasonic Motor) for swift, silent autofocus.

Auto/Manual Focus Modes: To shoot in autofocus mode, you must set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF. To manually focus the camera, you must set the switch to MF and focus by turning the focusing ring.

Zoom Lock: The zoom ring can be locked in the widest position, convenient for carrying the camera using the shoulder strap because the lens won't extend.

Optional Accessories (available from Canon): This lens can be used with an optional ET-65B hood and optional 58mm filters.

Specifications

Specifications:

• Image Size: 24mm x 36mm (0.9" x 1.4")
• Focal Length/Aperture: 70-300mm f/4-5.60
• Construction: 15 elements in 10 groups
• Angle of View:
  • Diagonal: 34º-8º 15'
  • Vertical: 19º 30'-4º 35'
  • Horizontal: 29º-6º 50'
• Maximum Magnification: 0.26x (at 300mm)
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.5m/4.9'
• Filter Diameter: 58mm
• Maximum Length: 8.546"
• Weight: 630g/22.2 oz