Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM Specifications

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Product
Name Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

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Manufacturer Canon
Release Date and Price
Release Year 1990
MSRP 470 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes

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Motor Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 5
Aperture
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
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Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information
Focal Length
Focal Length 100-300 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization CIPA rating N/A
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating
Physical
Weather Sealing No
Diameter 73 mm
Length 121 mm
Weight 540 gr
Other
Filter Type Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A
Other Optional accessories Soft Case ES-C17/LP1019