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Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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Focal Length & Maximum Aperture:300mm 1:4.0
Super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting
Compact L-series telephoto lens with an Image Stabilizer which compensates for camera shake with the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster
Two Image Stabilizer modes are provided: Stabilizer Mode 1 and the new Stabilizer Mode 2 which steadies the image during horizontal or vertical panning
Mode 2 detects the panning direction automatically. The closest focusing distance is 4.9 feet 1.5 m

Lens Compatibility Information: Canon EF-S lenses are only compatible with APS-C sensor DSLR cameras. Canon EF lenses are compatible with Canon full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras.

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The Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens has excellent optics and superb handling in a compact package with Image Stabilization. The IS allows safe hand holding at shutter speeds up to two stops slower than otherwise possible--making it even more useful in low-light levels. It's less than half the weight of the 300mm f/2.8L IS, and it focuses to an incredibly close 4.9 ft/1.5m, filling the frame with a subject the size of a postcard. Like all of Canon's fixed focal length L-series lenses above 135mm, it's compatible with Canon's EF Extenders 1.4x II and 2x II. Features EF mount; telephoto lens Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; image stabilizer 300mm focal length f/4 maximum aperture Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

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Bring your subjects closer while shooting sports or wildlife with the Canon EF 300mm f/4L telephoto lens. The lens is equipped with Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, which compensates for camera shake by providing the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster. The camera provides two IS modes: Stabilizer 1, the same mode featured on the EF 75-300mm lens, and Stabilizer 2, which steadies the image during horizontal or vertical panning. The lens is also half the weight of the 300mm f/2.8L IS, with a close focus distance of 4.9 feet. And like all of Canon?s fixed focal length L-series lenses above 135mm, it?s compatible with Canon's EF 1.4x II and 2x II Extenders.

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Focal length: 300mm
Maximum aperture: f/4L
Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
Angle of view: 8 degrees @ 15 feet
Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
Closest focusing distance: 4.9 feet
Filter size: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.7 inches in diameter and 8.7 inches long
Weight: 2.6 pounds
Warranty: 1 year

Excellent optics and superb handling in a compact package with Image Stabilization. The IS allows safe hand holding at shutter speeds up to two stops slower than otherwise possible--making it even more useful in low-light levels. Itís less than half the weight of the 300mm f/2.8L IS, and it focuses to an incredibly close 4.9 ft/1.5m, filling the frame with a subject the size of a postcard. Like all of Canonís fixed focal length L-series lenses above 135mm, itís compatible with Canonís EF Extenders 1.4x II and 2x II.

Long and Fast
A telephoto lens is essential to any serious photographer. For sports action, you will need a fast shutter speed and a long focal length. A large maximum aperture allows a faster shutter speed. In this telephoto lens line-up, the focal lengths range from 135mm to 300mm. If you want compactness, choose a lens with a smaller maximum aperture.

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Style:300mm f/4L

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8.7 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches

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B00009R6WW

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2530A004

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Date first listed on Amazon

April 15, 2004

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Zozobra

Very sharp lens, works well with 1.4x III extender

August 10, 2013

Style: 300mm f/4LVerified Purchase

I use this lens for birds in flight photography and nighttime owl photography. It has really impressed me as compared to my Canon 400 f/5.6L lens. 90% of the time I use the 300 mm with a Canon 1.4X III extender. I love the combination for wildlife photography. Fast focusing and super sharp images. I also own the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L zoom and like it too, however, my preference for bird photography is the Canon 300mm f/4L prime over the zoom. Mostly since I like to have the option of using the 1.4x extender -- ** the 70-300mm zoom does not allow an extender -- physically / mechanically it won't fit. Does the newer flourite glass really make a difference in this newer model of the 300mm f/4L lens? I think so. I really notice much sharper images and higher IQ as compared with older non-flourite glass lens (mainly my Canon 400mm f/5.6L).

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PhotoguyTop Contributor: Photography

fantasic lens

October 5, 2016

Style: 300mm f/4LVerified Purchase

Bought this lens used for $830 from C&W lens (as opposed to $1350 for the new one). It was practically new, with minor signs of use on the tripod mount ring foot (completely irrelevant). The glass is absolutely clear and sharp, the mechanics are working very well (both auto- and manual focus), and so are the two IS settings. Autofocus is very fast and does not hunt, except when it is dark. It took a bit to find the best setting for AF on my camera and might need to experiment a bit more with it. I have been using it for a month now, most of the time with a monopod but also without support. I am getting very sharp, crisp images with it, much better than with the 70-300 zoom lens. Indeed, I would say it is a world apart. I could not be any happier with this lens and I am glad that I found this amazing deal, saving $500 on it while getting a lens that is as good as new.

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Barney

Superb Canon lens

February 22, 2017

Style: 300mm f/4LVerified Purchase

I have been looking at the 300mm 2.8 for a long time and just could not justify paying the high price. For some reason I just never noticed or saw this 300 f4 lens. After reading the reviews and knowing that with my 2x extender with my 7D mk ll, I would have a 600mm lens, and if I include the crop factor I will have 960mm lens. I was apprehensive to buy a f4 lens since all my lenses are f2.8's
I have the 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200mm L lenses. My 70-200 just did not have the reach even with the 2x extender.
I finally bought the lens in early December last year and have taken a lot of bird pictures. This is a magnificent lens. The pictures are by far better on the 300 using the 2x extender than the pictures I have taken over the years with the extender attached to my 70-200mm lens. I can also auto focus at f8 when the extender is attached. In addition, it takes awesome pictures of flowers in the macro mode albeit not a true macro lens, since it can focus as close as 4'3"
For the price this lens can't be beat.

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Terry Doolittle

My first L lens - astonishingly sharp

February 14, 2014

Style: 300mm f/4LVerified Purchase

I've been seriously into photography for a couple years now and finally decided to get an ultra-high quality lens. I decided on the f/4 300 mm prime rather than a zoom or a longer focal length because, as a nature photographer, I wanted something which would handle twilight (when animals are most active) and would be fast enough to get the 1/1250 or quicker shutter speed needed for birds in flight at a relatively low iso.

This lens is perfect for my needs and I would recommend it highly for nature photography.

Pros:
1. Relatively light - this is an all metal lens with multiple glass elements and image stabilization but is is easily portable and can be handheld.
2. Comes with the tripod collar - some L lenses don't and Canon charges a lot for an OEM one.
3. Built in hood - no losing/screwing/unscrewing
4. Full time manual focus for tweaking AF
5. Haven't needed to tweak the AF yet - it is lightning fast and perfect
6. Fast - F/4 - it is a light bucket for a 300 mm and a big step up from my F/5.6 300 mm in all kinds of ways
7. Sharp - sharp - sharp
8. The image stabilization is awesome
9. It comes with a good, sturdy case

Cons:
1. Really, none.

For people transitioning from beginner to intermediate and higher, if you have money for one "super lens" you could do a lot worse than this. Complement it with the EF image stabilized 28 - 135 mm F/3.5 - 5.6 (which can be found used for 200 bucks) and a 50 mm F/1.8 "nifty fifty" (which is plastic and can be had for 100 bucks new) and you will have a really, really nice starter set of quick, sharp lenses for the intermediate photographer.

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Sulaiman Syed

480mm (which is pretty decent for bird/wildlife photography)

November 24, 2014

Style: 300mm f/4LVerified Purchase

Bought this lens used and use it on my Canon Rebel T3i (EOS600D). The 1.6 crop factor due to a smaller sensor extends the focal reach to approx. 480mm (which is pretty decent for bird/wildlife photography). However, this also affects the aperture in terms of depth of field. So I'm not really getting a F/4 depth of field but rather a F/6.4 (4*1.62). The difference is sometimes noticeable but in most cases for me it has been negligible.

I love the quality of this lens. It's built with metal so it's super sturdy...a healthy change from my normal EF-S lenses which are mostly plastic. In regards to weight, it's possible to hand hold this lens for long periods of time but a monopod/tripod is recommended for longer wildlife/bird shooting. The colors are beautiful. Some shots I took barely needed adjustment in post-production. The IS works great as well. Attached are some sample shots. Happy shooting!

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