Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Professional L-series telephoto zoom lens performance
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus override |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | Rotary type |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✓ Present | On/Off |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | 1.2m-infinity / 3m-infinity |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | 4-stop compensation |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present | Professional L-series grade |
How-to Use Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
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Learn & Master Photography with Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 70-300mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32-45 |
| Lens Construction | 19 elements in 14 groups |
| Angle of View | 34u00b0 - 8u00b0 15' |
| Min Focus Distance | 1.2m |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Stabilization | 4-stop Optical IS |
| Focus Motor | Ring USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes |
| Weight | 1050g |
| Dimensions | 89 x 143 mm |
| Mount | Canon EF |
