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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM

$1,600.00 Released August, 2010

The Pros:Eight-blade aperture for smooth bokeh. Smooth zooming with no creep - and a lock is in place just in case you want to be sure. USM - fast, silent and efficient AF.

The Cons:Heavier than the non-professional 70-300mm options (an expected downside to improved build-quality and optics). High price point (expected for an L series lens). Optional tripod ring - not included with the lens.

Released in August 2010, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM is a high end telephoto zoom lens from Canon. Featuring the 'L' designation that denotes that the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM is of the highest calibre of glass from Canon, the lens was introduced as a higher-end alternative of the very popular Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM.

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eight-blade aperture for smooth bokeh
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smooth zooming with no creep - and a lock is in place just in case you want to be sure
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USM - fast, silent and efficient AF
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manual override - take control of focusing without having to flip a switch
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closer focusing than the other, less professional 70-300mm Canon options (1.2M)
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lightweight and short for an L class lens with such a large focal range
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extremely well built (L series norm) - well dampened, no play zoom and focus rings, super solid weather-sealed body and metal mount
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includes deep lens hood - increases contrast, decreases potential for flare, protects lens front element from accidental damage
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first lens with fluorene treated front and rear elements - very easy to clean of dirt and oils compared to other lenses
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tripod sensing image stabilization for up to 4 stops of improvement on or off a tripod - intelligently changes image stabilization method to match use, essential on a slower lens such as this
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good control over vignetting, flare, geometric distortion and other forms of distortion
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great overall image quality - keeps up with the shorter 70-200mm L lenses

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heavier than the non-professional 70-300mm options (an expected downside to improved build-quality and optics)
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high price point (expected for an L series lens)
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optional tripod ring - not included with the lens
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not compatible with extenders
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image quality will of course be lacking next to professional primes, shorter professional zooms
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slow variable aperture (F/4-5.6) - poorer in low light, harder to isolate your subject with DOF