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Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $470.00
Buy New: $355.32
as of 9/8/2010 22:09 PDT details
You Save: $114.68 (24%)
New (1) Used (4) from $210.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  16 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 100
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.4 x 4.2
MPN: EF100300MM14556USM
Model: EF 100-300mm/1:4,5-5,6 USM
UPC: 082966212611
EAN: 0082966212611
ASIN: B00004XOND
Availability: Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.
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| Features:
| • | EF mount; telephoto zoom lens | | • | Inner focusing; full-time manual focus | | • | 100-300mm focal length | | • | f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture | | • | Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM) |
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Product Description
The Canon EF 100-300mm lens completes a fusion of state-of-the-art electronics, mechanical precision, and optical excellence. The fully electronic EF lens mount is unique among 35mm SLR cameras, operating silently and reliably due to the complete elimination of mechanical couplings. It has a custom- designed autofocus motor and microprocessor, and employs ultrasonic motor technology, aspherical lens elements, flourite crystal and ultralow-dispersion glass. The EF 100-300mm is designed for use with all EOS cameras, allows auto and manual focus modes, rear focusing system, and has an affordable price.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Canon EF 100-300mm lens completes a fusion of state-of-the-art electronics, mechanical precision, and optical excellence. The fully electronic EF lens mount is unique among 35mm SLR cameras, operating silently and reliably due to the complete elimination of mechanical couplings. It has a custom- designed autofocus motor and microprocessor, and employs ultrasonic motor technology, aspherical lens elements, flourite crystal and ultralow-dispersion glass. The EF 100-300mm is designed for use with all EOS cameras, allows auto and manual focus modes, rear focusing system, and has an affordable price.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 16
A Long Range Workhorse September 3, 2010
Ephur
I have owned this lens since 2003, I purchased it along with my 300D (and the 28 to 105mm/3.5-4.5 that appears to be a regular combination). I've run thousands of shots through this lens. My typical use is for capturing outdoor family events like trips to the amusement park, and indoor performances.
Even when mounted on a tripod indoors the pictures do tend to come out softer, a lot of that is due to the lighting/use cases that I subject the lens too. I've got some great pictures with this lens indoors, stopped down to around f/8 but end up having to take several to get just a few keepers.
Outdoor daytime shots are a completely different story. Through the whole range of 100mm to 300mm outdoor shots come out great. Even on the aging 300D (the original Digital Rebel) this lens continues to perform excellent and give me shots that I can print out to 8x10 and beyond that look fantastic. The 8 blade aperture leads to very pleasant bokeh, and the AF is lightning fast (it has to be to keep up with kids, especially when you're far away and zoomed in at 300mm).
Finally, the build quality of this lens is fantastic. After 7 years of moderate to heavy use it's still solid, with no loose or wobbly parts, I'm as pleased with this lens today as I was when it first arrived in my mailbox so many years ago.
 Detail September 29, 2009
L. Smith
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
All summer I have been taking pictures of dragonflies and damselflies. The detail is amazing!
I can see the hair on the legs of dragonfly! Wonderful! A little slow to focus sometimes but overall the picture quality is so much better than a Tamron my spouse was using.
There's a reason it's been around for a while May 17, 2009
Isaac E. Harrell (Richmond, VA 23220)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
With the constant release of new lenses, it's impressive to find a reasonably-priced zoom with staying power. The Canon EF 100-300 is one of those lenses, maintaining it's position in their lineup for over a decade. While it cannot compete with the L-series lenses, especially the 70-200 f/2.8, it offers a great range within a reasonable price. On a DSLR with low-noise at higher ISO setting, bringing up the ISO is a fair trade for the performance it offers. True, I drool when I look at the 70-200 models, but this one has been a constant and trustworthy companion for events, especially when shooting outdoor events where I prefer a low profile for more effective candid shots. While my next purchase will probably be a 70-200, there's no way I would give this one up.
 Not for me February 12, 2009
L. Jones (Johnson City, NY United States)
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is not a lens for anyone shooting events indoors.
It MAY be great for those of you who don't mind using flash, but I really try not to (preference here). So, others like it and keep in mind the type of photography you do and take it for a test drive - returned.
I'm no expert, but I really love this lens... May 19, 2008
Jimmy! (Florida Panhandle)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I'm no professional, but I love taking photos. I have the XTi and only have two lenses so far: the 28-105 and this one, the 100-300. In reading several reviews, I seem to not be alone in this setup.
Overall, I absolutely love this lens and haven't had any problems with it in the six months I've had it. My images stay pretty sharp throughout the zoom range and I rarely have light problems. Most notably, I recently used this lens to shoot an evening choir concert at the church where I work. Despite the low light and the distance, I was able to get some well balanced, crisp, and well-lit shots of the people singing.
If you're just the average joe-photographer looking for a great telephoto zoom, I'd very highly recommend this lens. If you're any sort of professional, read the more intelligent reviews around here for the information you're looking for.
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