Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

From left to right : the 28-300, the 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, the 300mm f/2.8 IS USM (with hood) and the 500mm f/4
Key features
Maker: Canon
Image stabilization: Yes Yes
Ultrasonic motor: Yes Yes
Short back focus: No No
Macro capable: No No
Unique features: L-Series
Application: Professional telephoto prime
Technical data
Type: Telephoto lens
Focal length: 300 mm
Aperture (max/min): f/2.8 - f/32
Construction: 13 groups / 17 elements
# Diaphragm blades: 8
Close focus distance: 2.5 m
Max. magnification: 0.13
Physical
Max. diameter: 128 mm
Max. length: 252 mm
Weight: 2.550 kg
Filter diameter: 52 mm (drop-in)
Accessories
Lens hood: ET-120
Case: Carrying Lens Trunk 300
Angle of view
History
Introduced: July 1999
Retail info
MSRP US$ $5,737.35

The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM is a professional prime telephoto lens made by Canon (company). It contains Image Stabilization and is a member of Canon's L-series lenses. This lens is compatible with the Canon Extender EF teleconverters.

The lenses block diagram can be found at Canon's Camera Museum.

[edit] See also

  • Canon EF 300mm lens for the other lenses of the same focal length in the EF lens-mount series.

[edit] References

The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM pointed at the Golden Gate Bridge
The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM pointed at the Golden Gate Bridge