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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
8.2 out of 10

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

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Reviews and Problems with Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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Overall 6
6.3

Not as sharp as expected

Pf456, Canon
3 February 2013
  • Conclusion: This makes a good travel lens. It is versatile, relatively low weight and not too flashy. If you are looking for a sharp tele-zoom this is not the lens you need.
  • Pros: versatility
  • Cons: Semi-sharp images
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Overall 5
5.3

Small but hazy

kmcmurtrie, Canon
18 June 2012
  • Conclusion: If you really need a small and lightweight lens, this is probably the best one you'll find. The rapid focus, small size, and solid IS is nothing short of amazing.
  • Pros: Fast auto-focus, small
  • Cons: Semi-sharp images, Poor build quality
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Overall 6
6.0

Too soft for my 5D mark II Canon

Barbara Hood "latrevisana", Amazon
12 January 2011
  • Summary: I have to agree with the comments that the zoom is too stiff, not smooth at all. It makes it not fun to operate this lens.
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Overall 6
6.0

It just didn't work out, sorry

Adam, Amazon
27 August 2010
  • Summary: I really wanted to love this lens, but today sent it back for a refund. As others have noted, the lens is quite heavy, and the barrel creeps outward on its own.
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Overall 6
6.0

Great if you like to f/8 and forget it, or f7.1 with this lens... (read below)

Mr. David Hoang "daytraitors", Amazon
8 April 2010
  • Summary: --Update-- I had a problem with the zoom sticking at ~200mm. The rotating barrel wouldn't allow me to zoom smoothly.
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Overall 6
6.0

zoom creep

kc, Amazon
12 October 2009
  • Summary: I'm very disappointed with the lens creep on this lens. I realize this is typical of a longer zoom lens, but was hoping that Canon would have addressed this problem with...
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Overall 6
6.0

careful , less sharpness , compact but very heavy

Nicholson "drdave944 I mean all five stars. T..., Amazon
27 June 2009
  • Summary: careful , less sharpness , compact but very heavy not recommended for pro users , nice for prorate and user how want to won tow lenses only
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Overall 6
6.0

Not A Great Value

Phil, B&H Photo
2 October 2008
  • Summary: I purchased this lense when first released and used it a lot initially. New lower cost lenses with similar or wider ranges are now available that perform as well making...
  • Pros: Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Included Hood, Inconspicuous - Stealthy
  • Cons: Heavy, Relatively Poor Value, Stiff Mechanics
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Overall 6
6.0

Not A Great Value

Phil, B&H Photo
2 October 2008
  • Summary: I purchased this lense when first released and used it a lot initially. New lower cost lenses with similar or wider ranges are now available that perform as well making...
  • Pros: Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Included Hood, Inconspicuous - Stealthy
  • Cons: Heavy, Relatively Poor Value, Stiff Mechanics
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Overall 6
6.0

A good, But not Great, Lens.

andgott, epinions.com
28 March 2008
  • Summary: The Canon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO is a pretty impressive lens in some ways- But falls short in some ar
  • Pros: Small and light given its zoom range. Image Stabilized.
  • Cons: Lower optical quality than a lens this $$$ should have
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