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Canon Ef 100-300 4.5/5.6 Lens *58

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★★★★★
4.5

$269.95 - $538.33

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Pros

  • Lightweight (14)
  • Sharp focus (12)
  • Easily interchangeable (11)
  • Consistent output (8)
  • Durable (8)
  • Quality construction (7)
  • Fast focus (6)
  • Easy to clean (4)
  • Rugged (4)
  • Clear glass (3)
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Cons

  • Lens creep (2)
  • Blurry focus (1)
  • Creeping zoom (1)
  • Needs is (1)
  • Poor in low light (1)
  • Slow focus (1)
  • Weak casing (1)

Best Uses

  • Wildlife (11)
  • General purpose (10)
  • Sports/action (8)
  • Fun (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Upgrade (3)
  • Landscapes (2)
  • Art (1)
  • Documentary (1)
 
 
 

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Canon Ef 100-300 4.5/5.6 Lens *58

$269.95

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$284.95

No Tax Outside NY

$294.88

 

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Last update: Nov 3, 2009

Canon Ef 100-300 4.5/5.6 Lens *58 Reviews

 
 
 

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[3 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Light weight, versatile

"Since I use the lens with my EOS 20D to shoot photos for my natural history, pre-history, history and travel articles, I am pleased with the light weight and high versatility of the EF 100mm - 300mm lens. I can carry it comfortably, a real plus since I spend a lot of time in the field. See the attached photos for examples of the lens' versatility...." Read Full Review »

Jul 11, 2007 by Jay W. Sharp

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Ok lens

"Bought this lens used in -97. Had a few dents in the lens front element. Worked well for several years even drowned it along with my Eos 5 (analog camera) in the beginning of -98. Worked well for another 9 years. As mentioned by the other users it´s a bit slow in low light situations and has trouble focusing accuratly. After all a descent lens for around 200 dollars. Stopped working with my eos 30D something bro..." Read Full Review »

Mar 04, 2008 by Lars the Man

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Ef 100-300 4.5/5.6 Lens *58 Review

Light weight, versatile

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quiet
  • Strong Construction
  • Versatile lens

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Professional Work
 

"Since I use the lens with my EOS 20D to shoot photos for my natural history, pre-history, history and travel articles, I am pleased with the light weight and high versatility of the EF 100mm - 300mm lens. I can carry it comfortably, a real plus since I spend a lot of time in the field. See the att …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 11 2007
Jay W. Sharp
Las Cruces, New Mexico
I am:
  • Professional
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Price: $295.00
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Ef 100-300 4.5/5.6 Lens *58 Review

Excellent value - very well made

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • cheap
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • More »

    Cons

  • Lens Creep

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"This lens is old - it came out in early 90s and has been quietly seated in Canon's lens lineup ever since. It has excellent Ultrasonic and Internal focusing - so it's fast in good light.



At a certain point in your life, you may have a hard time justifying the purchase of a top-tier product - a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 15 2008
Frank
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $295.00
 
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Ef 100-300 4.5/5.6 Lens *58 Review

Great little lens for the price

★★★★☆
4.0

"This was the first tele lens I got with my 30D, and I still have it it my kit alongside my canon L series lenses, it's a great little lens especially for what it costs, focus is quick as in my experience precise, the zoom is easy to manipulate, the build quality is also good. the other thing I like …"  Read Full Review »

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Dec 31 2007
Pobs
Kaneohe, HI, USA
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Price: $284.95
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Ef 100-300 4.5/5.6 Lens *58 Review

Great lens for the price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Wildlife
 

"This is a great lens for nature photography. My fiancee and I like to go hiking and we take both of our cameras with us. Until recently, we only had one 70-300mm zoom between us, the Canon ef 70-300mmm 4.5-5.6 IS (which is also a great lens). This meant that one of us had a telephoto and the othe …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 20 2009
Grant
Bloomington, Indiana
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Price: $295.00
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Ef 100-300 4.5/5.6 Lens *58 Review

Good Telephoto for the price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"I've used this lens to capture action I can't get close to... bike races and surfing mainly. It's not particularly fast, but in high light, and coupled with a CPol, it's a great lens. The lack of IS is really not that big a deal if you are taking pictures of things that are moving, as that fact will …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 7 2008
Erik
Irvine, Ca
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $284.95
 
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