Table of Contents
introduction
specs
reviews
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens
see also:
Canon EF lenses
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM lens
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF VR lens
Olympus mZD 300mm f/4 PRO lens
introduction
300mm f/4 pro lenses were available with and without
image stabiliser
, although the non-IS version is no longer marketed
the IS version was introduced in 1997 and was one of Canon's 1st IS lenses
specs
300mm f/4
no rear gasket sealing
2EV
image stabiliser
77mm filter
15 elements in 11 groups
internal focus
focus limiter switch
8 straight blades
4.9'/1.5m close focus giving 1:4.2 (0.24x)
41.6 oz./1,180g lens only, 45.8 oz./1,298g with collar
90mm x 221mm
built-in telescoping hood
removable tripod collar
$US1399
reviews
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/300mm-f4-is.htm
http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/172-canon-ef-300mm-f4-usm-l-is-test-report--review
http://www.lenstip.com/211.1-Lens_review-Canon_EF_300_mm_f_4L_IS_USM.html
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-ef-300mm-f-4-l-is-usm-interchangeable-lens-review-4497
http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/300mm/
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Canon/EF300mmf-4L-IS-USM
wildoceanphotography review of lens with 1.4x TC