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White Canon L-series telephoto zoom lens with removable tripod collar and focus lock switch

Canon

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM UD Telephoto Zoom Lens

SKU CH-5T1N-7YPED

L-series telephoto zoom covering 70-300mm with two UD elements, four-stop image stabilisation and a floating focusing mechanism for close-up sharpness

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • L-series optics deliver professional image quality with two UD elements reducing chromatic aberration
  • Image stabilisation provides approximately four stops of shake correction for handheld telephoto shooting
  • Floating focus mechanism maintains sharpness from close focus to infinity
  • Travel-friendly design locks at 70mm for compact storage and extends to 8.25 inches at 300mm
  • Dust and water resistant build with fluorine coating repels smears and fingerprints in tough conditions

Impressive focal range

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM UD telephoto zoom lens covers a versatile 70-300mm range for portraiture and distant subjects. It belongs to the celebrated L-series and includes two Ultra Low Dispersion elements to reduce chromatic aberration. A floating focusing mechanism maintains sharpness from close-up to infinity. The lens is dust and water resistant with a fluorine coating that resists smears and fingerprints.

Locked travel size

A manual lock switch on the barrel keeps the lens compact at the 70mm position for travel, measuring approximately 5.6 inches when closed. When fully extended to 300mm the overall length reaches about 8.25 inches. Focus adjustment uses inner focusing with a focus cam plus a floating mechanism so the barrel does not rotate during autofocus. A removable tripod collar includes a function that prevents erroneous operation on a tripod or monopod.

EF mount compatibility

The lens mounts directly to Canon EOS SLR cameras via the EF interface and communicates electronically for aperture control and image stabilisation. The IS system increases usability by approximately four stops, aiding handheld shooting at longer focal lengths. Buyers who need a wider angle than 70mm or a faster constant aperture will find this model does not meet those requirements.

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Price $1,083.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon
Product typeZoom Lens

Questions about this item

How do I lock the lens for travel and which focal length does the lock work at?

Slide the manual lock switch on the barrel side; it only engages at the 70 mm position to keep the lens compact for transport.

What regular care does the Fluorine coating need to stay effective?

Wipe the front and rear elements with a clean microfibre cloth; the coating resists smears and fingerprints so only light cleaning is required.

How many stops of shake correction does the IS system provide during long hand-held sessions?

The built-in Image Stabiliser adds roughly four stops of correction, which is the first limit reached when shooting at slower shutter speeds.

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