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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens Review at The-Digital-Picture

Mark Goldstein | Lenses | November 3, 2005 | 2 Comments

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USMThe-Digital-Picture have reviewed the new Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens, which features Canon’s latest 3-stop Image Stabilisation system and replaces the existing EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens.

“Slow focusing was one of the downfalls of the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM Lens. Canon states that autofocus has been improved in the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens. But, Ring USM (Ultrasonic Motor) is not part of the package. Improvements in the CPU and AF routines help in the focus performance increase according to Canon. Accuracy is often more important than speed. Good thing as actual performance of the Micro USM shows accuracy to be very good but speed is just OK - not as good as I had hoped. AF motor noise is not bad.”

Website: The-Digital-Picture - Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens Review



 

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#1 David Chin

Yes, it's true - the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens is a terrific optic for use in concert photography.

8:43 am - Friday, December 15, 2006

#2 satish

Is there anyother difference/improvement than the focus speed? and how much cost difference between the existing75-300 and the new 70-300 IS USM?

11:47 am - Friday, September 17, 2010

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