Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 AF USM Telephoto IS

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15 May 2009 Good, not great lens.. I bought this lens about 2 years ago and have taken some great, sharp shots with it. The IS is excellent in both modes. I'm glad it has the zoom lock because without it the lens will flop out. Since buying this lens I have added some L's to my lineup and have gotten a bit spoiled. If I could do it over again, I would buy the 70-200 f/4L IS instead of this lens even though it is white (I hate to stand out). I hate that the 70-300 does not have ring-type USM. It has the micro motor USM that you ca... –Morlokfrom Amazon.com
24 Apr 2009 This Lens is MOSTLY Awesome Having used both the Canon 70-300 without IS, and the Canon 70-300 WITH IS (this lens), it is ABSOLUTELY worth the extra $400-$450 for this lens. The image stabilization is truly amazing. It allows you get the shot you want from across the room without having to worry about shakiness.

Having said that, there are a couple of small negatives to this lens.
One, it's a little bit heavy. Not nearly as heavy as the 70-200 f/2.8L IS, but certainly heavier than the 70-300 non IS.
Two, ther... –M. Stemplerfrom Amazon.com
16 Apr 2009 Simply put.......awesome I have used this lens for 2 months now and I am constantly amazed with its results. Whether it is used for (reasonably) fast action at my daughter's soccer games, or for static shots, the lens is easy to use, fairly lightweight and produces excellent results.

Of course, I wish it were less expensive (and it will be in time).

Awesome. –David Dixonfrom Amazon.com

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