Canon 100-300mm f/5.6 L

The Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6 L is ancient lens released back in 1987 so it sawits first light with the birth of the Canon EOS system. It is low discontinuedbut still pretty popular on the used market - no surprise becauseit is one of the very few Canon...

If you own or have used this lens, let us know what you think! Leave your comments and thoughts below. Photo Zone: The Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6 L can still convince optically with very high resoltion figures, low distortions and quite low vignetting...

A very good choice in term of image quality and price. It can blow a lot of newer normal Canon lenses out of water. I have used some Tamron, Sigma and normal Canon lenses before using it. What impress me the most is image quality and contrast. Its...

A real good inexpensive telelens with some macro capability . I have had a Sigma 70-200mm f2,8 before and this is far superior . The quality and weight convinces most . Also AF is not as bad as people would think . Not USM but still good . For 200...

Very sharp lens.10 of 10

This was one of the few "L" series lenses that I could afford. The choices for good Canon glass are limited unless you have the big bucks. I have been pleased with the results of this lens. I shoot it on my 10D and have taken many good shots with it. I...

I got this lens because its the best option for this price range. The Canon cosumer zooms are just not up to par optically, and I couldn't afford the L zooms at the time. I will eventually replace this with a newer Canon L zoom. The optical quality of...

NEED I say more that has NOT been said hmm?? I was in the market for a very pro quality BUT easy to carry and light lens this time. well,i got an arsenal of midrange lenses but was tired of the heavy lenses. i found this pearl true research and reading...

Its been a couple of years since the last review was posted so this is my update. Prices for this lens in the UK have rallied and used ones are in shop windows for £400.00 or $800.00 on current exchange rates. P/x value is £300.00 in the UK. The...