Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS lens review

[faisaladh]

hey have you try the canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L is usm and how can I tell the different between it and the sigma by looking both of them has red rings I know the EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 white but dose it come black thanks.

[slrlens]

@faisaladh Hi, well, the lenses do look different upon inspection, just built slightly differently, I find the Sigma lenses have a slightly duller sheen to them. I believe the Canon 70-300mm F4L only comes in white.

[monkeymangonewild]

wesc audio is awesome

[InspiredChair]

Did you take any of the images in the video with a tripod?

[slrlens]

@InspiredChair No, all images were taken hand-held.

[OfficialCN]

crap pictures ....

[nawaryoussef1]

I got it new for 100$ is it a good price

[101blackopsfan]

@nawaryoussef1 where

[nawaryoussef1]

@101blackopsfan I bought a t3i from bestbuy on black friday, so I got a discount on it, if I purchased it with the camera, but now looking for the 50 mm USM but it's so expensive.

[101blackopsfan]

@nawaryoussef1 oh thanks

[AIUBBB]

he is busy with talking lol :P

[16ISMYNUMBER]

Do you live near Southampton ?

[CamaraMountClamp]

That is awesome!

[smcs]

how is it indoors? i use a canon 500d, how is the lens indoors?

[euyoooo]

I wish I had the money to combine this with the 15-85mm

[jambandz]

the 300mm shot is actually pretty crisp. too dark but I know this is just for demo purposes. I'd like to see what this can do in optimum lighting.

[XxRaveToxicxX]

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[elmacker1977]

Hi, I am new to DSLR's and recently purchased a Canon 450D. I would like to buy a bigger lens than the 18-55mm it came with. I am having trouble choosing between the Canon 55-250mm IS and the 70-300mm IS USM. I would appreciate it if you could tell me which one takes better quality images overall.

Thanks alot.

[slrlens]

@elmacker1977 I think both lenses produce pretty good images. The 55-250mm doesn't  have the USM motor, which might make it a bit slower, noisier. On the upside, the 55-250mm is quite a bit cheaper than the 70-300mm. If you've got the money, it might be worth looking into the Canon 70-200mm F4L lens - superior image quality as it's an L lens, but not all that much more expensive than the 70-300mm

[PatagonianWarrior]

@elmacker1977 Hi, I had both parallely, the 55-250 and the 70-300 so I could do tests and compare them (with a 500D back then). To be honest, regarding quality and resolution of the picture out of a still position, I had real problems to see any differences at all. Sometimes I even thought the 55-250 was making slightly crispier fotos under same conditions (shutter, iso, etc..), Though it might have been to the reason there is hardly a difference. What is a difference is the built quality though

[tokyofingerboarda]

@joejarjordan1993

Yes, of course. It's an Ef lens so you can use it on every canon dslr camera...

And if the AF will still be that fast.. I think so but i cant promise you.

[joejarjordan1993]

can i use this lens on t2i and will it's AF be still fast like in this video

[silentheaven]

Thanks for this review!

[Vogelbetrachter]

Theres a much better alternative:

Tamron 70-300 VC USD

[M3VIII]

only pussies need IS

[FrozenAtrox]

I'm looking for a good lens for my 600D to film with. What would you recommend?

[slrlens]

@FrozenAtrox I'm afraid i've never tried filming with this lens, it takes good photos though and it has a good zoom with image stabilisation.

[FrozenAtrox]

@slrlens Okay, thanks for the tip!

[LikeAcefighter]

@slrlens 50mm

[randomgeocacher]

@slrlens @FrozenAtrox on my channel you got e.g. valborg 561 and valborg 648 shot handheld with this lens in tele and IS enabled (due to crowd noise, the IS noise is not noticible). It's okay, but not smooth like you get from a tripod. But basically, if you want to film handleld tele and accept silly movements when you move the lens, it works.

[TercoholicRock]

@FrozenAtrox 50mm 1.4 or 1.8

[aisles23]

@FrozenAtrox if you need something flexible and low budget just get the kit lens 18-55mm (zooming during filming sucks though!)if you can aford more and need flexibility the 15-85mm is great... for low budget and very low light and great bluriness of the background but not flexibility (stuck at 50mm) the canon 1.8 50mm is great.. I got them all!

[FrozenAtrox]

@aisles23 Alright thanks, will try it out! :)

[bendingsnake]

@FrozenAtrox Try to get somthing with a f stop that doesn't move while zommed in because it will darken the image.

[mcdus78]

@FrozenAtrox I recommend the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens.

[AlertaLPs]

@FrozenAtrox I would recommend you to buy a 50mm 1.4 or the 1.8 - they do not have IS, but they are mighty tools in low light / availible light situations. If you can afford it, you may want to go with a 70-200 2.8

[jbolton254]

@FrozenAtrox try a 50 1.4 or a 1.8, perfect for videos in low light

[caives]

Thanks for the review! :D

[hikinguphigh]

cool i live in southampton

would you say this is the best canon lens that goes to 300 with out getting into the l lenses. im looking for a good zoom to go with my 17-85mm

kind regards

[Appleaddict22]

Why is the white L-version of this lens so much more expensive? :S

[slrlens]

@Appleaddict22 The Canon L lenses are meant to be built to a higher standard and typically give you sharper images... Originally meant for profesional use, they're used by all types of photographers these days...

[colliershepherd]

southampton!



[MadmanDKDK]

Super-Tele-zoom-cam and variable aperture = CRAP, I've tested this lens myself, and the images came out horrible. Get a 70-200mm f/4 with or without IS.

[AldossariEOS]

Great review, I maybe going to get this lens soon.

[mervie17]

o and for the tamron 70-300mm lens, does it have some type of image stabelization? ( sorry if thats not spelled right lol )

[mervie17]

hey, i have a few questions. i own a rebel eos xs, and i was wondering is there a difference from the ''canon 70-300 III usm lens'' and the ''canon 70-300 usm lens''. is one older then the other one, or are they the same? i was told if i get the 70-300mm lens,i should get the older version.

[DannyDefinit]

Thank you for the excellent review. I really appreciated the zoom samples. I'm ordering this lens as we speak.

[ChantHope]

Would this lens be compatible with the canon rebel t1i? If not can you suggest a lens for that camera like this one

[OUstrmchsr]

Picked up this lens for $125 (£77) used at a local photography store. Certainly worth the price. Lens was in great condition and works great.

[MrLukasDiSparrow]

how is it with filming and zooming while filming?

[slrlens]

@MrLukasDiSparrow I'm afraid i've never tried it with filming.

[summerdying111]

How much is this lens?

[slrlens]

@summerdying111 Used or refurbished, the cheapest would be around £250. Brand new around £410

[ansorhoorenbeek]

HI. Thank you for your reviews. I´m getting into DSLR´s and I bought an EOS 60D 18-135 kit.

I want to buy a 70-300 and I´m between Sigma 70-300 APO or Canon 70-300 IS.

I know Canon is more expensive and I do like the Macro function on the Sigma, so Sigma was my first choice.

[ansorhoorenbeek]

However, I read a lot of reviews on Amazon about the Canon 70-300 I found some comments like these:

I've used it for wildlife, for picking out faces in crowds for candid portraits, landscape, moon shots, and semi-macroshots with very satisfying results.

At 4ft away the macro shots are not too bad either. Great lens.

I use this lens to get awsome macro shots.

In your opinion, can I get some similar macro shots with the Canon than I can get with the Sigma?

[slrlens]

@ansorhoorenbeek Hi there. If you're after the macro function then definitely the Sigma is the right choice. It's pretty good, I've taken some sharp macro shots with it myself, something you can't do with the Canon as it's not really designed for macro work.

[ansorhoorenbeek]

HI. Thank you for your reviews. I´m getting into DSLR´s and I bought an EOS 60D 18-135 kit.

I want to buy a 70-300 and I´m between Sigma 70-300 APO or Canon 70-300 IS.

I know Canon is more expensive and I do like the Macro function on the Sigma, so Sigma was my first choice.

[CogsofWar]

any plans to review the new Canon 70-300 L?

[slrlens]

@CogsofWar I recently reviewed the 70-300 DO however have no immediate plans to review the L, but I'll give it some thought.

[ddrougeau]

I don't believe this lens has a Ring USM as you stated. Other than that...well explained.

[slrlens]

@ddrougeau Thanks for pointing that out, you are indeed correct. Having double checked, this lens uses a Micro USM as opposed to a ring USM. Thanks for letting me know!

[MTBiker152]

That lens on the 20d is sexy. And what does mode 1 and 2 mean on the lense by the IS button?

[slrlens]

@MTBiker152 - Mode 1 turns on image stabilisation in all directions, mode 2 turns it on in the vertical axis only - e.g. used for when taking a photo of a moving object e.g. car

[cat325ccr]

Thanks for the review! I film construction equipment and have a t2i/550D I was wondering if you think the IS is worth it for the money

[slrlens]

@cat325ccr Thanks for the comment. Yes, I reckon it's worth getting the IS version, especially as you have a specific reason for using it.

[xuanhao16]

Just a quick qns, does the Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS lens focus twice as fast as the Sigma 70 300mm F4-5.6 APO DG?

[slrlens]

@xuanhao16 It is noticably faster than the Sigma at focusing, I don't think its necessarily twice as fast, but not far off. You'll notice it most when you're switching from near focusing to far focusing.

[xuanhao16]

@slrlens Thankyou for replying, i'm still thinking which to buy due to the huge price difference. Once again thankyou!

[heitzelalvarenga]

witch one would you say is better canon 70-300mm lens or tamron 70-300mm lens?

thanks :]!

[slrlens]

@heitzelalvarenga Well the Canon is definitely the better lens, it takes sharper photos, is quicker to focus and has image stabilisation. But it's also more than twice as expensive, so I guess it's a question of how much money you want to spend. Personally, I think the Sigma 70-300mm is a bit better than the Tamron 70-300mm.

[slrlens]

Yes that's right!

[chuckerPL]

where you take these photos??

Southampton?!

[taoid69]

Thanks for the review!

[slrlens]

Thanks for the correction

[flaggerify]

It's cropped not magnified more on smaller sensor cameras.

[nate42nd]

Good review! I looked at the lens but the variable aperture is just too small. It's better than the EF-S 55-250. That's one of the first lenses I got when I first got into DSLRs. Good video!