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Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
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274 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 274 reviews of Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The size and usability are also appreciated.

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On average, users rate this product 94/100 and experts rate this product 93/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 user reviews of Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The size and usability also get good views.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM

 

The Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM lens was launched in March 1997 as a successor of an EF 3000 mm f/4L USM lens without stabilization, introduced in December 1991.

average work against bright light ; stabilization efficient only at the level of 2 EV

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Canon EF 300mm f/4 USM L IS - Full Format Review / Test

 

In the marketplace the Canon EF 300mm f/4 USM L IS is probably suffering from the fact that it is "only" a 300mm lens. There are numerous zoom lenses with such a tele setting out including the stiff in-house competition from the similar priced EF...

Jul, 2008
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Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM

 

Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM

Excellent build quality; Good contrast and colour rendition; Retractable lens hood a nice touch

Resolution may not be up to future sensors (although pixel race has now slowed)

Feb, 2006
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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM

 

This 300mm prime lens from Canon is a popular choice among advanced amateur photographers as well as professionals due to it's relatively compact dimensions and price tag. Available for inside the This 300mm prime lens from Canon is a popular choice...

Excellent build quality; Good contrast and colour rendition; Retractable lens hood a nice touch

AF a little slow for class of lens; Resolution may not be up to future sensors (although pixel race has now slowed)

The build quality alone qualifies the price of this lens, which appears as though it will outlast any owner! The built in hood is a neat touch that just about escapes getting in the way of filters. The only let down is the slightly sluggish (for the...

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

 

The Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM Lens is another excellent lens in the Canon L Series.While it has enough focal length to feel long, this very-well-built lens remains relatively small and light.Image quality from the 300 f/4 L IS lens is excellent.

Jul, 2004
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Expert review by : Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens Review

 

Photographers looking for the perfect wildlife, nature and sports photography lens often end their search at the Canon 300mm f/4 “L series” telephoto lens. This lens incorporates the highest quality Canon “L series” glass

Mar, 2010
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Canon EF 300mm f/4L Lens and the IS version

 
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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM

 

Coming from the 70-200mm f4 I was expecting this Prime 300mm lens to offer a major step-up in term of sharpness and resolving power. It is slightly better sometimes, but sometimes worse, and leaves you feeling underwhelmed.Comparing these two, the...

Good combination of price, weight and size. Solid build

Images often come out soft, even at f8. Old IS design

Nov, 2015
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Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM

 

I use this for safaris, sometimes with the 1.4 TC. Great quality

Image Quality. Sharp, high contrast, Relatively light and can be hand held

IS can be a little noisy

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (lenstip.com)

Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM

 

I use this for safaris, sometimes with the 1.4 TC. Great quality

Image Quality. Sharp, high contrast, Relatively light and can be hand held

IS can be a little noisy

Feb, 2013
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