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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

The 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM lens is an ultra compact telephoto zoom lens that offers superior performance and incorporates DO (Diffractive Optics) and IS (Image Stabilizing) technology.

Use of Diffraction Optics allows lenses to be designed so that they are shorter and lighter than comparable refractive optical systems.

The lens' AF is super-fast and silent with a ring-type USM, focuses down to 4.6 feet, and features a new zoom lock button that keeps the lens safe and secure when not in use or used at the wide angle setting. The ideal lens for sports, portraiture, animals etc

Key Features

High magnification 70-300mm zoom lens with Image Stabilizer
Image Stabilizer gives equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster during hand-held shooting
Three-layer type DO (Diffractive Optics) lens optimised for zoom lens optics
DO design offering more compact size than other zoom lenses with equivalent focal lengths and aperture
Optimised lens coating to minimise ghosting and flare
Zoom ring locking mechanism that locks the lens at its shortest total length
Circular aperture producing attractive background defocus
Rear focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing
Manual focusing enabled even during the AF mode
Only lead-free glass used in lens

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What's Included:

•	Lens Caps
•	ET-65B Lens Hood
•	LP1116 Soft Lens Case
•	1-Year Warranty

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A little about Wide Angle Lenses?

Wide angle lenses are ideal for capturing large subject areas whether it is landscapes, nature, outdoor scenes, or large groups. Any lens with a focal length much smaller than 50mm is considered a wide angle lens. Its design also allows for larger views in tight spaces. That makes it great for not cutting off important subject matter when increasing the distance between yourself and the subject is impossible.

Another benefit of wide angle lenses is that they are great for accentuating the foreground keeping it super sharp. At the same time, wide angle lenses make the background seem much further away. A prominent foreground set against a receding background often results in a very pleasing effect. Compared to a standard lens, wide angles have a better depth of field and clarity. 24mm and 28mm are the most common focal lengths.

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