The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Black (0571C005) lens is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for both full-frame and APS-C Canon DSLR cameras with an EF mount. It is ideal for shooting sports, wildlife, and portraits due to its extensive focal range and rapid performance characteristics.
Key Features and Specifications:
Focal Length Range: 70 to 300mm, offering a 4.3x optical zoom.
Aperture: Variable maximum aperture of f/4 at the wide end and f/5.6 at the telephoto end.
Autofocus: Features NANO USM technology, providing fast, smooth, and near-silent focusing for both still photography and video recording (smooth pull-focus).
Image Stabilization (IS): Built-in optical image stabilization compensates for up to 4 stops of shake, allowing for handheld shooting in low-light conditions.
Optical Design: Includes one Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) element to minimize chromatic aberrations and ensure high clarity and contrast throughout the zoom range.
Lens Information Display: A unique feature of this model is a new LCD display on the top of the barrel that shows current focal length, focusing distance, and depth of field information.
Build Quality: The lens features a durable metal mount and high-quality plastic barrel, well-balanced for full-frame cameras.
Filter Diameter: 67mm.
Weight: Approximately 710g (1.57 lbs).