EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM
- 70-300mm
- f/4.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 710 g
- Min focus 1.2 m
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Quick answer
A compact telephoto zoom with image stabilization and a Nano USM motor. Covers full frame and works on APS-C EF bodies.
Pros
- Nano USM autofocus
- Image stabilization
- Compact
- Wide 70-300mm range
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Not weather-sealed
- Less sharp at 300mm
Verdict
A competent telephoto zoom with fast, quiet focus.
About this lens
This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A compact telephoto zoom with image stabilization, a common step up from a kit lens.
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 70-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2016
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 710 g
- Length
- 145.5 mm
- Diameter
- 80 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II USM?
- Wildlife
- Sports
- Travel
- Candid portraits
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 70–300mm | 6.9–28.8° | 8.2–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 112–480mm | 4.3–18.3° | 5.2–21.9° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Canon EF 70-300mm IS II use Nano USM?
Yes. The Nano USM motor focuses quickly and quietly, which helps for video and for tracking moving subjects.
Is the EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS II compatible with full-frame?
Yes. It covers full-frame sensors and works on APS-C bodies, where it frames like a 112-480mm lens.
EF 70-300 IS II vs EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS?
The L version is sharper and weather-sealed but heavier. This lens is lighter and has Nano USM.
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