EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM

70-300mm
f/4.0
Telephoto Zoom
Stabilized
630 g
Min focus 1.5 m

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Quick answer

The Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

The Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM is a telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for 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 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: 2005
Optical construction: 15 elements in 10 groups
Aperture blades: 8
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: USM
Minimum focus distance: 1.5 m
Maximum magnification: 0.26x
Filter thread: 58 mm
Weight: 630 g
Length: 142.8 mm
Diameter: 76.5 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM?

At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

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°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM?

It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 112–480mm on full frame, with a 4.3–18.3° horizontal and 5.2–21.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.