Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM is a very compact telezoom for full-frame Canon SLRs, but its image quality is lacking.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO I 1

Product details

  • Ultra-compact 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5 to 5.6 maximum aperture
  • Super-fast and silent autofocus with ring-type USM; 4.6-foot close focus distance
  • Optimized to suppress ghosting and flaring; zoom lock button keeps lens secure
  • Measures 3 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; 1-year warranty; accepts 58mm filters

PROS

+ Compact.
+ Optically stabilized.
+ Full-frame coverage.

CONS

- Pricey.
- Not that sharp.
- Lots of distortion when zoomed.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on October 08, 2014
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM is a very compact telezoom for full-frame Canon SLRs, but its image quality is lacking.
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