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

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Verdict

Canon has produced a lens that provides a high level of performance in a fairly compact and relatively inexpensive form. Unless we are able to stretch to the more expensive zooms in the range, this is a very good compromise between cost and performance. The lens is a very good, solid performer and gives very satisfactory sharp, vibrant images. It is also a pleasure to use.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Pros

Excellent sharpness
Low CA, especially centrally
Well controlled distortion
Low flare
Well priced
Fast and precise AF
Effective IS

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Cons

No weather sealing
No hood supplied as standard

Features: 4/5

Handling: 5/5

Performance: 4/5

Value: 4.5/5

Overall Verdict

4.5/5

With thanks to CliftonCameras who provided the Canon EOS 5DS R used for testing.

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