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CANON EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

CANON EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 reviews of CANON EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the size and design are overall positive. The reliability and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the price.

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On average, users rate this product 91/100 and experts rate this product 100/100.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for CANON EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of CANON EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the reliability and design are overall positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for CANON EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of CANON EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

 

The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens produces absolutely awesome image quality. This may be the highest image quality Canon EF lens made. Update: The newer Canon EF 200mm f/2.0 L IS USM Lens is at least as good

A 3-position focus limiter switch allows focusing distances to be limited to a specific distance range - or to be unlimited (2.5m to 6.4m, 6.4m to infinity, 2.5m to infinity). Limiting the focus distance range can improve focus lock times. Autofocus...

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Review

 

Optically, the 300mm ƒ/2.8L IS produces extremely sharp images, almost free from chromatic aberration, distortion and corner shading. This is most evident when used on a sub-frame sensor body and larger apertures over smaller.

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Expert review by : Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens Review

 

The Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS USM telephoto lens might just deliver the best image quality of any Canon lens. While this is a matter subject to a great deal of opinion, it is clear

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

This is sharpest lens I have ever used

 

If there is one lens that come out on top, this it is the one. The contrast, sharpness and colour out of this lens is beyond any other lens I have used before, that includes EF50mm f/1.2 that I have got, that is also pretty good. It is well made, focus...

incredibly sharp, high contrast, very good colour reproduction, very fast focus and IS works well

Big, expensive, heavy and stands out in a crowd

Nov, 2011
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Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM review by AutoMotoMedia

 

Here's some pics I have taken with the lens....

Sharp & Fast

Heavy (non IS)

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM review by magnus_

 

Until recently my main telephoto lens was a very old (1994) 300mm f/4L non-IS, partnered with my 7D for shooting wildlife especially birds. Results have always been extremely impressive, meaning I'd take a picture, look at the camera viewing screen and...

awesome, unbelievable, stunning image quality. great case

awkward hood attachment. MFA likely necessary but no mention in manual

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM review by genotypewriter

 

Here's my sharpness comparison of the 300 2.8 IS and the currently USD 700 more expensive Nikon 300 2.8 VR (both on a 5D Mark II):

Great optics, mechanics

IS is showing a bit of age

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

awesome lense

 

wildlife , mostly birds

Consistent Output","Durable","Easily Interchangeable","Fast \/ accurate auto-focus","Lightweight","Nice Bokeh","Rugged","Strong Construction

none

May, 2010
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Wow...but it should be!

 

This really is a superb piece of kit but then at a price of a usable car it should be. I used my new lens this weekend at a Kart track meet and found it usable hand held for up to an hour before my 70-200 eased the weight. It was a touch too close to...

Oct, 2009
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

If you only buy one prime, make it this one!

 

This is the best lens ive ever owned-used! Words can't explain just how fast and sharp this lens is. Yes it is an expensive lens, but look at it as an investment these lenses hold their value. Before i got this lens I was looking also at the 300mm f4,...

fast sharp built like a rock, fantastic

none whatsoever

Apr, 2009
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