Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM Review

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Specifications

Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) 29º - 6º 50', 19º 30' - 4º 35', 34º - 8º 15'
Lens construction (elements/groups) 19/14
No. of diaphragm blades 8
Minimum aperture 32-45
Closest focusing distance (m) 1.2
Maximum magnification (x) 0.21 (at 300mm)
Distance information Provided
Image stabilizer 4-stops
AF actuator Ring USM¹
Dust/moisture resistance Yes¹
Filter diameter (mm) 67
Max. diameter x length (mm) 89 x 143
Weight (g) 1050
Magnification - Extension Tube EF12 II 0.29-0.04
Magnification - Extension Tube EF25 II 0.38-0.09
Lens hood ET-73B
Soft case LP1424
Extenders NC