Canon EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Advantages: Quiet, fast focusing, good quality pictures
Disadvantages: Feels a bit light weight

.../MF switch without taking my eyes off the subject, the lens had no trouble keeping them in focus. The lens produces sharp photographs, with well represented colours - although they do not seem as saturated as I get using my T90 with the Canon 70-210 FD lens. It is not a particularly long lens when set to 75mm, although it almost double in length at 300mm, but it is larger than some of the new 28-200/300 superzooms. One advantage it has over most of those lenses is that it has a smaller filter size, which makes the filters at least half the price. I found the lens a bit light weight and ‘plasticy’ compared to my old Canon 70-210 FD lens. Changing the focal length is achieved by rotating the barrel of the lens, which rotates smoothly with very little slop in the movement. Although there is not much damping or resistance... Read review

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Advantages: Good Lens
Disadvantages: None

...This is a good quality product that offers good value for money in the very short term. Although as with most products of this type, the value will deteriorate over time and should be able to get a cheaper version next year. It's a great device with plenty of features that I would highly recommend. This really is a wonderful piece of kit that should go well with many accessories because it really looks good. After using this product for a few months I have not so far come up against any reliability issues but only time will tell. I therefore would recommend the product. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before you buy it. We buy so many things nowadays that we don't really need. Focal Length: 70 mm - 300 mm Lens Aperture: F/4.5-5.6 Optical Zoom: 4.3 x Magnification: 0.19 Image Stabiliser... Read review

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Advantages: Lightweight
Disadvantages: None

...This is a good quality lens that offers good value for money. It's a great lens for any canon enthusiast and incorporates plenty of features that I would highly recommend. This really is a wonderful piece of kit that should go well with many accessories because it really looks good. After using this product for a few months I have not so far come up against any reliability issues but only time will tell. I therefore would recommend the product. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before you buy it. We buy so many things nowadays that we don't really need. Product Features * Product Description: Canon EF telephoto zoom lens - 70 mm - 300 mm * Lens System: Telephoto zoom lens * Mounting Type: Canon EF * Lens Aperture: F/4.0-5.6 * Focal Length: 70 mm - 300 mm * Optical... Read review

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