The Canon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS is a compact, high-quality telephoto zoom. Key features include:
Excellent image quality
Image stabilization
Light, compact build
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I personally prefer the longer but lighter 70-300 IS to the shorter but heavier 70-300 DO IS. If you shoot RAW and don’t mind a little postprocessing to up the contrast, you’ll be very happy with D...
Angle of View | 8 to 34 degrees |
Aperture | f4.5-38 |
Aperture Blades | 8, curved, octagonal shape |
Aspherical Elements | 0 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Canon |
Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
Diameter | 3.2" |
Diffraction Elements | 1 |
Filter Size | 58.0mm (nonrotating front element) |
Filter Style | nonrotating front element |
Flare Resistance | Marked ghosting, moderate contrast loss |
Focal Length | 70.0-300.0 |
Focusing System | Rear group, AF-MF switch, USM motor |
Groups/Elements | 12/18 |
Hood Included | Yes |
Hood Type | ET-65B |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Image Stabilization Type | 2.5 stop, 1.5th Generation, Panning |
Item Type | Lens |
Length | 3.9" |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Low Dispersion Elements | 0 |
Max Aperture | 4.5 |
Max Aperture@focal length | f/4.5 < 90mm, f/5@90-170mm, and f/5.6 > 170mm |
Maximum Magnification | .25 |
Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 4.6feet |
Mount | Canon EF |
Weather Resistant | No |
Weight | 1.6 lbs. |
Zoom Method | Barrel extending (no rotation) |
Angle of View | 8 to 34 degrees |
Aperture | f4.5-38 |
Aperture Blades | 8, curved, octagonal shape |
Aspherical Elements | 0 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Canon |
Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
Diameter | 3.2" |
Diffraction Elements | 1 |
Filter Size | 58.0mm (nonrotating front element) |
Filter Style | nonrotating front element |
Flare Resistance | Marked ghosting, moderate contrast loss |
Focal Length | 70.0-300.0 |
Focusing System | Rear group, AF-MF switch, USM motor |
Groups/Elements | 12/18 |
Hood Included | Yes |
Hood Type | ET-65B |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Image Stabilization Type | 2.5 stop, 1.5th Generation, Panning |
Item Type | Lens |
Length | 3.9" |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Low Dispersion Elements | 0 |
Max Aperture | 4.5 |
Max Aperture@focal length | f/4.5 < 90mm, f/5@90-170mm, and f/5.6 > 170mm |
Maximum Magnification | .25 |
Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 4.6feet |
Mount | Canon EF |
Weather Resistant | No |
Weight | 1.6 lbs. |
Zoom Method | Barrel extending (no rotation) |