Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

In the last month I've purchased two copies of this lens. The two lenses couldn't have been much more different.
When I compared them to my low-end Canon 75-300mm lens, the first copy of the 70-300mm was less sharp (except for the range from 190 to 220mm). At 300mm, the first copy of the 70-300mm was MUCH less sharp than the 75-300mm (which is saying a lot, since my 75-300mm is extremely "soft" at 300mm).
However, the sharpness of the second copy of the 70-300mm lens was approximately equal to the 75-300mm lens from 75 to 135mm, and definitely sharper than the 75-300mm above 135mm. The second copy of the 70-300mm was MUCH sharper than the 75-300mm in the 200 to 300mm range.
Other observations I've made about the 70-300mm is that it has very little chromatic aberration, barrel distortion, or pin-cushion distortion.
Whereas the first copy was completely unacceptable, I'm very pleased with the second copy and would buy it again if I needed a lens that covers that range.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great for the price.
Focus works fast and accurate, easy to use. Seems durable so far

Biggest complaint is that the image stabilization is pretty loud. Easy to hear it whirring away when you get ready to take a photo.

Great for getting nice depth of field. Works best in good lighting. Lower F-stop would be nice but can't complain for the price.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Purchased this lens for a friend because I wanted my "big boy" back. (Yes, he's repaying me)Did a side by side compare with two large Canons of similar focal capabilities.Namely, the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS, and the 100-400mm f/4.5 IS.Using his camera body on a good tripod, we shot a bank of three images of differing focal lengths of one object approx. 200ft away.Focal length for each was matched as close as possible. Checked were...300mm, 200mm, 100mm, and 70mm.Image quality proved to be so close to the expensive lens, we were both surprised.There were only two items I noted, and required zooming in to see.Focus at 300, did not appear quite as crisp as the 100-400 set at 300, and, I did notice very, very slight chomatic aberation when viewing narrow objects.This may be one of the best buys out there for the money.[*].Very highly recomended.As an after-thought, if you wish to manual focus, you MUST turn off the auto-focus.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

The sole reason why I own this lens is because I need a telephoto zoom lens with a wide breadth of focal lengths. The L series 100-400mm or 70-200mm were above my price range at the time. A bit tricky to operate at the upper focal lengths, i.e. 300mm. But once you master the art of using this lens, the result will rival an L series telephoto lens. I've been using this lens since I've owned the Digital Rebel XTi when it first debut. Now it's attached to my 5D Mark II - full frame sensor + auto-adjusting high ISO of the Mark II makes this lens even better.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

gave me great images. Great close ups.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Family pictures and sporting events. The lens is very nice. The lens is a little heavy but, not to bad. Fast focus. I would recommed this lens to others. Great lens all around.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Very good on getting close to your subject, such as wildlife. The price was very decent for the output of this lens. The lens is very light and quite compact for such a long focal length and zoom. The image quality could be better, but for now, I can sharpen it using a post processor

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I use this lens to be able to take Photos at 70mm and then zoom in for close ups without having to change Lenses. The Photo Quality is excelent. You need to keep the lens locked at 70mm while you are walking around because the Lens will creep out on you. But other than that, so far so good.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I used this zoom lens to really bring in the kids playing in the park and beach. Also for capturing a close in shot of landscape in the distance. Great lens and very satisfied with its performance. Great to capture the aniamals, either in the yard or in a zoo.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I love this lense! I use it mostly for birds and other wildlife. Easy to carry around, easy to focus (I manually focus quite often). I really like the lense lock feature as I hike through lots of snaggy brush. A very nice upgrade from the ES 55-250 that came with the camera.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I have a small shake in my arms and found the stabilizer modes to be a great help in getting pictures that are in focus! The lens is a bit heavy, but worth every ounce for me. I like its focusing capabilities and I like its range. Without having to jump to the $1200. price, I have a good quality lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I purchased this lens for my wife(my "L" lens are to heavy for her ) It is typical Canon quality. I am upset with "Mr. Canon" for being so cheap, he must not have any regard for loyal customers. Why, you ask? Canon thinks it's ok to sell a lens without a lens hood.Almost enough to make me switch to the other brand.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I got this lens as a package deal when I purchased the Canon 50D a couple of months ago. It is the first IS lens that I have. It certainly won't be the last. I use it mainly for photographing wildlife and works nicely-especially for birds. I can zoom right in and can get a solid image most of the time-as long as I do my part.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

For the purpose that I got it its the perfecct lens. I need some others but that is why I upgraded to an SLR.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Excellent lens for wildlife photography!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I use this lens mostly for my kids' sports. It does a great job of zooming in when I can't get close to the action.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I bought this lens because I enjoyed using the 18-55 mm IS that came with Canon Rebel XSi, and a longer telephoto with this feature would be fine for me. I used it for the first time at a zoo, and the results were fantastic. Great photos of gorillas and tigers, for example. Having using it since two weeks, no complains untill now.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

The 300mm setting is equivalent to 480mm on my APS-C sensor camera, so it is a great nature lens and adequate for much wildlife. Photos are sharp at all zoom settings; the image stabilization feature is great, allowing handholding even at the longest zoom setting; and I find the autofocus works very well on my 40D camera. There is a zoom-lock at 70mm so the lens length won't creep when it is being carried, but I do wish Canon had made zoom-lock available at each marked zoom setting so there wouldn't be a chance of lens creep at those settings when the lens is pointed nearly straight up, or nearly straight down, when photographing birds, macro, etc. I have found this lens to be superb for close-up/macro photography with Canon's 250D close-up lens attached. With the close-up lens attached and the zoom at 300mm, I get flowers and insects to fill the viewfinder.

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I really like the lens, but 300mm is a little short for what I really wanted to do. I will try it with a 2X converter and see.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I enjoy shooting wildlife and it helps me get a little closer.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Every time I shoot with this lens I'm continually impressed with the fantastic image quality, particularly given the low price!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great Lens! If you can't afford any of the "L" series lenses, this is the Telephoto Zoom you want! Even if you can afford them, you want this lens too!

Here is the only thing that I find humorous: The USM focusing is wonderful and very silent. But the IS system is so good, that it is actually louder than the focusing. (When I say louder, I mean that the only person that will hear it is the discerning photographer who knows there equipment and has it up to their ear.)

I bought this as an upgrade from an old 75-300 non USM or IS lens. Its not simply and upgrade. Unless you need a longer length than 300, or a super fast tele, you won't be disappointed with this lens at all.

(I have more expensive teles, but this lens gets far more use on my camera.)

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

a really great lens, typical of canon with quality optics and great features

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

On my first trip out i was able to capture some great pics of hawks in flight using vertical image stabilization.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great Lens to add to the list of Xsi upgrades . . .make sure you have a Case big enough for this Lens & Hood!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I keep it on one camera that I carry with me at all times. I usually grab it first. I have one and I bought one for my son.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lense brought fun back in horse photographie. The no name lenses frustrated me very much with blurred focus and bad quality pictures. Now my camera is my constant compagnion again. Breeders used my pictures with the Canon A1 in their advertisement of stallions, now I again feel confident to be able to offer these services again.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

For landscape it's been a good lens, even with the IS getting enough light and a clear picture is a bit tough, though that might just be user error. I've haven't yet tried this on a tripod, I anticipate getting some great shots around 150-200mm on the tripod with this lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I have been using canon 400D and 70-200mm for long shots and now moving to canon 5D II so needed a comparable lens.
Before sharing the results, I need to tell you that there are number of versions of this lens in the market. The IS f/4-5.6 USM is more recent addition and optically may not be much different than its cousin without the IS though the optical construction boosts of UD glass element to improve optical performance.
So now the findings - the lens is nice to handle and feels much heavier than one would think for its cost. The IS gives the photographer the impression that he can shoot anything anytime anywhere – However, the reality for long lens to get great shots is little different. In use, the focus is fast and sometimes the motor almost jump starts the glass as though it’s going to fall out. This is pretty unusual compared with my other lenses and in particular the L series.

On 400D, the image in viewfinder looks good and impression is that I am going to get a great shot. As there is no manual focus ring, I end up using the lens with AF OFF to achieve fine focus – this is particularly important for wildlife shots. To switch from AF to manual and re-positing can lose a shot or on the other hand, one finds shots with key area out of focus and shot be discarded. Using manual focus can also cost you a shot particularly if the object is on the move.
Imported pictures on large monitor look soft at the 300mm and correction in PS start to effect contrast and color. On 300mm, high contrast shots, the chromatic aberration is obvious & so much for the UD glass. On full frame sensor, the optical quality is even more apparent. Recommendation, use the lens between 70-200 and any higher be careful on what you shoot.
In conclusion, it lets you take a shot that otherwise may not have been possible but the results are disappointing. After all most photographers using SLR are after capturing close to perfection and that is why we pay big bucks for the new full frame cameras. So if expectations are high, in my opinion wait a little longer and get the real lens that would put a smile on one’s face. In the mean time, there appears to be a vacuum of a good lens between 100-300mm at cost for pro-consumer – the alternative 100-400 is older, costly and heavier lens but sharp. I am also surprised that innovation in cameras lacks the ability to “bracketing- focus” though this could partly be achieved with using AEB bracketing with care in appropriate mode.
Hope my findings help you decide if this is the lens for you.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

We use this product for all events and have found great results.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is a good lens to have when you're out and you need a good telephoto lens that is not expensive. It performs well for this price range. My only complaint is that the autofocus is pretty loud (on my lens, at least). If you're looking for a walk-around lens, this is not your lens because it gets to be too much of a hassle switching between this and a wider lens; however, if you plan to leave this on your camera for a full day and don't want to spend a ton of money, this is a good lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lens works excellent for following my dog in all the action and getting up close with the local whitetail deer.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Upgraded to a Canon XTi two years ago and now find it time to buy a telephoto zoom, this is what I found in the price and zoom range that I need. I am highly satisfied with this lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Is a perfect lens, i am very happy with this product.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Nw lens purchase and not much experience using this lens. But the results to date have been very good/excellent. Sharp images. Fast focus.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I had the Canon EF 70-200 f4L, but prefer this lens with the IS and the increased zoom. I shoot alot in lower light situations and the IS does a nice job getting a cleaner picture.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

If your not quite as steady as you used to be or get excited during the shoot,like I do at games, then this is the lens for you!!!!
Unless you can afford/justify an f 2.8 L lens this lens is a dream come true.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Bought this lens to replace an older one, very happy with this one !

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great lens for outdoor sports with a long reach and quick focus. The IS works really well for indoor shots. The lens is too slow for indoor sports/action shots.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Got this lens with my Canon XSi and I am still learning to play around with it.

My only beef is that I am finding that focusing does take longer but I don't know if that is normal or not.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Like some of us I was considering the 70-200L lenses and even the 100-400. While I conceed that the L lenses are sharper the one to compare this one is the 70-200L IS. This one is almost 1/2 the price, 20% lighter and 100mm more. The only thing I don't like is the rotating barrel, it's a pain with polarizing filters. Lens is very sharp and no focus problems makes for a nice lightweight walk around telephoto.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is a great lens for a great price. The image stablization is worth it. It is very well constructed. I would recommend this lens to anyone and everyone.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Nice lens for a beginner will upgrade to 70-200mm f/2.8 when i can afford it

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

used this lens to shoot artificial flowers and was able to see the cloth weave clearly up to 200% magnification. At long distance it was also very sharp. Image stabilivation seems to work very well. It is probably not as sharp as my 70-200 f4L but the image stabilization makes it more useful.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

A fair priced lens, construction is kind of cheap feeling, difficulty shooting sports in indoor areas that use fluorescent lights. Excellent for outdoor use.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Sharp lens and I purchased due to light weight and IS feature. Very good lens for the $$

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Quiet and easy to use, sharp focus and the auto focus is very fast.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

The lens was everything I expected. I have not tried it on fast action yet. That will be the true test.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great lens and when it is focused well, it is great. I was going to buy the 2.9 all the way out but it was 3 times the money. This lens is very clear and most the time focuses quickly.

I have used it often at football games in continuous shooting mode and sometimes I change subjects quickly with the action and the focus occasionally struggles to keep up. This is great for the money.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I used this lens while shooting a nostalgia drag race in September with terrific results, and when taking the kids to the park, switched the lens to this one for a real close up of a monarch butterfly that landed nearby with real good results. I really like this lens a lot.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

A consistently reliable lens with quick, sharp focusing. Image stabilization is awesome; you have your choice of two modes, the first is omnidirectional for fixed objects, the second is for tracking moving objects, which disregards the background (very useful for moving wildlife, sports, etc.) A lock button prevents the lens from zooming out when you're walking around with the camera. It is so fun to use that we now have two in our family (we just can't share it when we're outside taking photos!) Highly recommended.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I really liked this lens. The images produced are quite sharp, even at 300mm, especially when stopped down one or two stops. I think the sweet spot would be around f6.3-f8 at the short end and f8-f11 at the long end.
The IS works like a charm, especially at the long end. You really see the difference when you press the shutter button and the IS starts to work. Nice construction too.
The zoom ring is a bit stiff, but that is not necessarily bad. I believe zoom creep is a rather unlikely event as it would require strong forces.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I have had this lens for a number of years and it has seldom let me down. It has great IQ for a non 'L' lens and it's IS works very well.

This was one of the first lenses I bought when I got into photography and I have never regretted it. I highly recommend this lens to anyone just getting started with photography. It's relatively inexpensive, lightweight and takes great pictures.

The lens body is plastic and it has never struck me as being very 'sturdy' so I have always been very careful with mine. So far I ahve not had any problems though. But the construction is why I only gave it 4 stars.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I have just started using this lens, but am very impressed with how lightweight it is and easy to use.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I took this lens to Africa and was not disappointed. I got closeups of lions and babboons that are astounding - all from a safari van and without a tripod.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

A terrific upgrade from my 15-year-old 70-300 lens. Image Stabilization works great. Lens is not real fast, but for the price is very acceptable. Its a little heavy, but not unreasonable for IS lens with US focus.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

After using this lens on several outings I have found that the stabilization feature helps, but is not all that I had hoped for. By using manual focus with this lens I found that I had the best results 'on the fly'. Although the stabilization is not the cat's meow, it has allowed me to take shots at long focal lengths (see photo examples) and still hand hold them. The way this lens focuses also makes using a circular polarizing filter difficult. However, for the price it is still a good buy.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Easy to use and works well. Will not take out motion of the subject blur, and over long distance I will still use a tripod. Certainly worth the investment There is no feature I don't like

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is a great lens. When I arrived home aand discovered it waiting for me, I had to shoot a few frames despite the lack of sun at 8PM. At 300mm, across the kitchen, with available light, I was able to shoot a bakery label and read it when blown up in-camera. The letters were clear and distinct in this otherwise impossible photo. It's even better in the sun. If you're on the fence like I was, just buy it, you'll not regret it.

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LOVE THE LENSE

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I love this lens, it's a great value for the money.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Does exactly what it says it will do.
I have done away with the tripoid except for portraits.
I am very pleased with the various abilities of this lens.
Quality of my pictures is what I would expect from a much costlier lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

A great companion lens to the 17-85mm lens. With the pair, you can "cover the waterfront".

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I find this lens to be very good out in the field. I have taken many shots of ducks out on the pond and the shots are clear and you can see every detail on the ducks. GREAT LENS as far as I am concerned.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Started with a lesser 75-300 Canon zoom but was not happy with the sharpness much less no IS. This seems to fill the bill at my level of skill

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Overall a nice lens for the money. Images are slightly softer at 300mm but stopping down to F/8 helps. IS helps most at very slow shutter in low light. Focus is reasonably fast. On the down side- the rotating focus elements actually cause torqueing of the whole camera, and makes it hard to use a polarizer. The lens is also generally too slow to get strong background blur. Also, Canon does not include a lens hood, so really the lens costs [...] more if you want one. Shame on Canon.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

My first zoom lens and have been very happy. Great pictures, especially sports.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

It is a great lens for outdoor use. The IS helps with that "quick" shot. Using a tripod make a crystal clear pic.
I tried to use it inside but the overall quality did not match a faster lens.
However, love this lens. I'm usually outdoors so it is always on.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

love the i.s. it's a great tool with a large zoom. i use it handheld alot and couldn't do without it now.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Although not as rugged as the "L" series, the smaller size is an advantage. For the money, this is a good choice.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I have used this lens for a number of applications and it works very well. I really enjoy the longer lens for shots of soccer players, and sunsets (love to bring it up close), and wildlife shots. The fact that you can get long distance shots up close is great, and the IS/USM helps keep shots clear.

My only drawback of this lens is that it struggles with low light. My attempts at volleyball action have required me to set a high ISO, which sacrifices clarity/details. I am planning to upgrade to the f/2.8 lens to accomplish the low-light action shots I'd like to have as well.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Best all around telephoto lens, stops action and works in lower light conditions. I have sent mine back (under warranty) as the lens drive stuck but was fixed quickly and no problem since

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I was looking for a lens that I could use to take pictures at zoos and on vacation which would allow me the kind of zoom I was used to on my Sony H5. This lens met all my needs. It is not so big or so heavy that I have to use a tripod. I can carry it for hours without the weight slowing me down. The zoom, when attached to the Xti, allows me to get close enough for most of my zoo pics. I would recommend the lens for these uses.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Good value but pretty long when zoomed. Must use the lock when walking around to keep lens from banging open.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great lens for wildlife & travel. Light and inconspicuous. Needs to be stopped down for best results, but that's expected from a consumer-grade lens.

All in all, well worth the money.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Loved:
The image quality produced by this lens is pretty sharp at 70~200mm, and degrade a little above 250mm but still very good.

Hated:
The torque of the auto focus motor is so strong that will shake the body. So you'd better half press the shutter to focus first and shoot later.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Went on a Kenya & Tanzania 18 day safari & the lens exceeded my expectations. My friend was shooting with a more expensive heavier Canon 100-400mm lens & I would compare the 70-300mm almost equal to that lens. Most shots were using ISO 100.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

[...] It might not compare to Cannon's white lens. I does the job for a IS lens under $600.00.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I have thoroughly enjoyed this lens for outdoor wildlife photography, especially for birds. It is light weight and with the image stabilizer, you do not need a tripod. It is not a lens for indoor distance photography without a powerful flash unit. The 5.6 aperture is just not wide enough to deal with gymansium lighting for sports events even using the 1600 iso feature.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Every shot I take with this I love. I have tried using a 1.4x with it though and it gets a little dark. Other than that is is really fast and very clear. Since it is not a 2.8 I do not recommend it for low light, but the IS does help with that. Great buy all around.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lens is great for discreet shots of kids. I can sit quietly away from a child or children at play and still fill the screen. I also have used it often for close up shots of flowers. Since I frequently shoot in low light situations, it is often necessary to bump up the ISO rating, particularly to avoid an extremely shallow depth of field. Image stabilization helps a lot for this work. The lens is sometimes a little slow to focus, especially when changing from one close subject to one farther away. Altogether it is a fine lens which produces sharp images.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lens has excellent range and clarity found in more expensive lenses. The image stabilization worked flawlessly and the focus and zoom were smooth and quick. I would highly recommend this lens!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Met all expectations. Easy to use. Lightweight makes nature photograhy easier. I am not a professional so any deficiencies related to photo quality vs more expensive and heavier Canon lenses not problematic for me.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lens is very useful for wildlife photography. It give enough lenght to frame bigger birds and animals, as well as butterflies at the shortest focusing distance (1.5 meters). Its not too heavy and we can cary it everywhere we want. The IS is outstanding and help very much get sharp photo without a tripod. Everyone should have this lens in his lens collection.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

So glad I waited until the IS model was available. I've gotten some of my best pictures ever with this lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Excellent images

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I do most 90% of my photography in nightclubs, which involve low light situations, musicians moving on stage, and the possibabilty of being bumped by a dancer in front of the stage ;-). I find my new Canon Rebel with EF 70-300mm w/ USM is a great lens to use in these situations. Sometimes I use a flash but a lot of times I don't use the flash. The EF 70-300mm w/ USM still does the job.[...]

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I purchased a Canon EOS 20 along with 3 lenses. The 70-300mm lens was going to be the "long lens". With the digital factor of 1.6 the lens reached out to 480mm. This made it a very good buy. The stablization and quick focus of the lens produced very good pictures. I have used it to shoot college football, soccer, basket ball and wildlife in Colorado. It is a very good all around lens. Good quality, fast enough, managable weight. I have since sold it to a friend and purchased a 100-400 Canon "L" Lens. Quite a difference. Higher price, higher weight, and higher qualtity. You get what you pay for. For entry level the 100-300 lens is a great choice.
Sometimes I really miss it.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is a great lens, I got it after having the 70-200 f/4L because of the IS and other photographers saying that it was on par with the L glass. The quality is just as good, as the 70-200 was. Also, the IS allows shots that would be more difficult without it. It's black, lighter and smaller, therefore draws less attention which is important for me since I do aviation photography. Over all it's a great lens and I highly recommend it.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I have used this lens, hand-held, for high school football and short-distance nature photography with good success. It's by no means an L series but is a reasonable value.