Canon EF 100-300mm f/4,5-5,6 USM
This is a zoom lens manufactured by Canon and the model was launched 1990.
The lens belongs to the category
telephoto zoom lenses, a telephoto lens where you have the possibility to zoom in and out.
It's been a long time since the lens and this model first was launched. Before you buy an older (and perhaps used and pre owned) lens a recommendation is to check with the manufacturer and their service centers whether there still are spare parts available. Hopefully spare parts wont be an issue but imagine accidently damaging the lens and finding out afterwards that no spare parts exists. We therefore recommend that you, to be sure, check this prior to purchasing.
If you buy a new lens, in a store, you always have your warranty to fall back on, regardless of the age of the lens but if you are interested in buying a pre owned and used lens without warranty this may be even more important to look up because you might otherwise be left without both warranty and spare parts.
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Compatibility, autofocus and focal length
This lens is constructed to fit all models of Canon cameras, regardless of camera model or type of sensor.
The ability to use autofocus is available for all cameras.
The lens has a focal length of 100-300 mm. Depending on which camera the lens is used, the experienced and perceived focal length will be different. Please visit the list of compatible cameras below, it will provide the equivalent focal length you get on each camera.
A positive thing is that this lens has a versitale zoom range, where the difference between 'maximum zoomed out' to 'maximum zoomed in' increases the lens versatility since you as a photographer easily can compose your picture without moving yourself physically.
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- Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length
Lens brightness and image stabilizer
The lens brightness and aperture value is f/4,5-5,6.
This lens is not considered to have a good aperture value and brightness. It is something to consider before you purchase the lens. To compensate for this you might, while photographing in less favorable light conditions, be forced to either use higher ISO settings (which generates more noise in the image), slower shutter speeds (which may give some motion blur) or flash lightning. Read more at the link below what lens brightness means to you as a photographer.
One thing to consider is that the lens has a variable brightness, which means that depending on how much you are zooming the lens will have a different maximum aperture value. At 100 mm the lens brightness is f/4,5 and at 300 mm the brightness is f/5,6. Through the link below you can read more about what this could mean for you as a photographer.
The lens lacks image stabilization, which otherwise os good for avoiding the blur that can occur when using slow shutter speeds.
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Filter and Lens Hood
The lens has a traditional filter thread on the front and its measuring 58 mm which also the filter you will use must have. If you use for example an UV filter can be a cheap insurance against scratches and dust.
There is a lens hood that fits the lens (model name "ET-65 III") but unfortunately this is something that is not included when purchasing the lens and must be ordered and bought separately, as an accessory.
Pictures (product and sample images)
In order to see larger product images of the lens, click the link below.
Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
- Images of Canon EF 100-300mm f/4,5-5,6 USM
- Sample pictures taken with Canon EF 100-300mm f/4,5-5,6 USM
Things to consider before buying
Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilities. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens.
- The price (more info)
- An impressive focal range
- Works on all sensor types
- No built-in image stabilizer
- Poor aperture value with its f/5,6
- A variable lens brightness at different focal lengths
- No lens hood is included
- The lens model is more than 15 years old
- The lens is not sealed against moisture and dust
Specification
| Product Name: | Canon EF 100-300mm f/4,5-5,6 USM (See dictionary) |
| Release date: | 1990 |
| Manufacturer: | Canon |
| Type of lens: | Telephoto Zoom Lens |
| Construction: | Zoom lens (with the ability to zoom in and out) |
| Works with cameras from: |
Canon (see compatible cameras) |
| 1:1 at Macro: | No Macro lens |
| Compatibility: | Works on all sensors (see compatible cameras) |
| Autofocus (AF): | Yes |
| Built-in autofocus (AF) motor: | Yes (more info) |
| Maximum aperture: |
f/4,5-5,6 The lens aperture and brightness varies at different focal lengths. f/4,5 at 100 mm f/5,6 at 300 mm (Read more) |
| Focal Range: |
100-300 mm
Depending on which camera this lens is used the focal length can seem different. This is because different camera sensors can have a slight crop factor and the focal length will be equivalent to:
Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length |
| Lens Construction: | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Image Stabilizer: | No |
| Closest Focusing Distance: | 150 cm |
| Filter: | Filter Thread, 58 mm |
| Lens Hood: | ET-65 III (not included) |
| Tripod mount: | No (Read more) |
| Weather sealing: | No |
| Dimensions (diameter x length): | 73 x 121 mm |
| Weight: | 540 g (see the total weight, camera+lens) |
| Retail price (USD) | 470 USD
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Reviews
| fotosidan.se (reviews by users) |
| bobatkins.com |
| slrlensreview.com |
| the-digital-picture.com |
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Pictures (product and sample images)
In order to see larger product images of the lens, click the link below.
Besides looking at product images it is also of interest to see pictures taken with this specific lens. This can give you a hint of what kind of images this lens can achieve, what the focal length will be like etc.
- Images of Canon EF 100-300mm f/4,5-5,6 USM
- Sample pictures taken with Canon EF 100-300mm f/4,5-5,6 USM
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