Canon 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 EF IS USM
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. Telephoto lens for Canon systems with EF mounts and full frame sensors. It has a focal length range of 70-300 mm, as well as an image stabilizer that makes it easier to shoot at close range. Autofocus drive — ultrasonic. The aperture is f / 4.0 – f / 5.6, and the 8-blade aperture has a minimum value of 32.
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Its main advantages are the price (almost every photo enthusiast grown up to a DSLR can afford it). And also its weight and compactness - if you have spacious pockets in your jacket, you can easily place it there as a backup if you suddenly need to go out without a case. Further advantages are not so obvious, but still. The design is quite convenient and well made, despite being all plastic. The stabilizer performs decently. It provides a fairly sharp image at small focal lengths (up to about 150+ mm), but it's somewhat harsh, so it's not suitable as a portrait lens. It has quite pleasant, non-distracting bokeh. The main drawback is, perhaps, the vacuum effect. Due to the strongly protruding front section, it works like a pump and sucks in dust during sharp zoom turns, which eventually ends up on the camera sensor. Therefore, it's best not to turn the zoom sharply or without necessity. Another drawback is the rotating front lens, which makes it difficult to use certain types of filters, such as polarizing ones. It gets "blurry" at focus over 200 mm. So if you are interested in these particular focal lengths, it makes sense to consider other more expensive options. It also causes vignetting at higher focal lengths, darkening the image at the corners. But sometimes, depending on the scene, this can actually be fitting. Apparently, the internal structure is not very sturdy, especially the stabilizer - it’s probably afraid of any drops or impacts. About six months after purchase, I had to take it in for warranty service because the stabilizer lens came loose or detached, although I handled it quite carefully. But a year and a half after the repair, everything works correctly.  Snake: use Canon 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 EF IS USM more than year |
Unfortunately, I only got my hands on it for about an hour, and in a set with a camera I wasn't familiar with - the 40D. I really liked it; the portraits are dreamy, but from around 150, it becomes somewhat less sharp, which isn't a big deal considering the blurring capabilities at high focal lengths. I'm seriously considering getting one for myself, but I'll probably ask to test it out further. (The review is short, but since there are none here, I decided to at least share my impressions.) Beautiful bokeh, comfortable grip, very favorable focal lengths, the cropped frame looks like a telescope :) The edges are soft, not very sharp. USM speed is not very high (in comparison with my favorite Canon 28-135 IS USM f/3.5-5.6) Anton: just bought Canon 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 EF IS USM |
I worked with the SIGMA 18 -200 station wagon. When changing to this Canon, I got the impression that Canons were made for each other. It's hard to explain, but the pictures, especially the close-ups from the Canon 70-200, are more impressive. Of course, you won’t be a paparazzi with such a lens, but the pictures from 10 - 20 meters are excellent. Astigmatism is an order of magnitude lower. Beautiful bokeh. I recommend watching http://foto.mail.ru/inbox/adivin/5/566.html#566 http://foto.mail.ru/inbox/adivin/5/566.html#565 Focal length 300 mm, on crop 1.6 -480 is very good. Allows you to take close-up portraits at a distance of 10 - 15 meters. ZOOM ~4. Very decent Stab. buzzes like a bee during operation - as an indication of a stub. In reality, you can shoot at 1/100 on A300mm. Draws details well and has very good color rendition. Filmed on Canon450. Small plans of people on the F300 - faces are not clearly defined. Cropping and enlarging in the editor produces no results. Aleksandr: use Canon 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 EF IS USM few months |
- Distance information collection system
- 3-speed image stabilization system
- Not compatible with EF1.4x II and EF2x II extenders
From the manufacturer's press release:
The latest 3-stop equivalent image stabilization greatly compensates for camera shake and delivers highly accurate autofocus. Replacing the popular EF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, the world's first interchangeable lens with Image Stabilization (IS), this lens was developed specifically for the demanding outdoor and sports photographers. image quality when shooting in manual mode.
Image stabilizer
Image Stabilization (IS) technology can greatly reduce motion blur caused by camera shake during shooting. The EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM features Canon's latest 3-stop Image Stabilizer, one stop more than its predecessor. This allows you to shoot at slower shutter speeds (up to 3 stops) and still take sharp photos. Typically, when shooting handheld at 300mm at 1/500s, you can achieve similar image quality at shutter speeds as low as 1/60s. This opens up the widest possibilities for shooting in low light conditions.
The gyroscopic sensor detects unwanted vibrations and causes the group of corrective lenses to move in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. This allows you to adjust the light flow and restore the correct position of the image on the sensor or film.
The EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens supports two modes of image stabilization when shooting still subjects. Mode 1 allows you to stabilize the image about the horizontal and vertical axis. When shooting against a background of moving objects in mode 2, correction of the direction of movement of the background is disabled, and thus the effect of moving the object across the frame is prevented. The image stabilization system is automatically disabled when the camera is mounted on a tripod, which prevents feedback between the vibrations of the image stabilization system sensor and the stabilizer motor.
Excellent autofocus
The EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM uses an ultrasonic microdrive for fast and near-silent autofocus. Thanks to a clear and precise fixation of the lenses during torque, the correct focus on the object is ensured on the first try. The high-performance processor and advanced autofocus algorithm significantly improve autofocus speed compared to the predecessor model.
The locking mechanism of the zoom lens focus ring allows you to lock the zoom lens at a wide angle of view. Thus, the lens occupies the smallest space, which makes it easy to store and move, and also prevents damage to the glass when carrying the camera with the lens extended on the neck strap.
beautiful blurred background
The EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is equipped with a circular aperture electromagnetic diaphragm (EMD). This allows you to create photos with a beautiful, even blurry, background by highlighting the object at a large aperture.
Image quality
By refining the Super Spectra lens coating and lens shape, Canon's developers have been able to reduce the ghosting and flare that are most common in digital cameras due to reflection from the image sensor. By increasing light absorption, the coating reduces the reflective effect of the lenses, resulting in brighter, sharper images in natural colours.
When attached to the EOS 20D and EOS 350D cameras, the focal length is converted according to the 35mm film equivalent range of 112-480mm.
EOS system
The EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens transmits distance information to the camera, making it compatible with the E-TTL II metering system when shooting with flash mounted on later digital cameras such as the EOS-1 D Mark II N and EOS 5 D. When using a lens with Canon EX Speedlite series flashes, distance information is transferred to the flash algorithm, greatly improving exposure metering.
Accessories for the EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS lens include the ET-65B lens hood and the LP1222 lens case. In keeping with Canon's "Kyosei" philosophy (living in harmony with the environment), Canon lenses are made only from lead-free glass.
The following EOS series cameras also support the E-TTL II system: EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS 20D, EOS 350D, EOS 30V and EOS 300X
A good lens for an amateur who is not ready to overpay for L-series, but wants to expand their options in reportage or nature photography. However, a professional might also find it useful when it's difficult to carry bulky optics for reportage or when it's necessary to shoot without attracting attention with large white tubes. It can quite complement the L-series lineup. ;) Perhaps, the lens is utterly unsuitable for any artistic photography if you truly want to reach the heights in this field.