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Canon EF 70-300mm compare (with f/4-5.6 IS USM lens)

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Price $405.79 to $649.99 $169.00 to $299.99 $148.95 to $278.99 $179.00 to $259.99 $1,199.00 to $1,426.94
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Release date August 20, 2007 November 15, 2006
The Bottom Line A lightweight, compact design coupled with its stabilized 400mm-equivalent focal length zoom and affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget. The Canon EF 70-200mm f4 IS USM L lens is a professional grade 70-200mm lens without the size and heft, as well as price, as found in f2.8 versions.
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Product DescriptionCanon EF Zoom lens - 70 mm - 300 mm
Canon EF-S Telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 250 mm
Canon Telephoto zoom lens - 75 mm - 300 mm
Canon EF Telephoto zoom lens - 75 mm - 300 mm
Canon EF Telephoto zoom lens - 70 mm - 200 mm
Lens SystemZoom lens
Telephoto zoom lens
Telephoto zoom lens
Telephoto zoom lens
Telephoto zoom lens
Intended ForDigital SLR
Digital SLR
35mm SLR
Digital SLR
35mm SLR
Digital SLR
Digital SLR
Mounting TypeCanon EF
Canon EF-S
Canon EF
Canon EF
Canon EF
Lens ApertureF/4.0-5.6
F/4.0-5.6
F/4.0-5.6
F/4.0-5.6
F/4.0
Focal Length70 mm - 300 mm
55 mm - 250 mm
75 mm - 300 mm
75 mm - 300 mm
70 mm - 200 mm
Optical Zoom4.3 x
4.5 x
4 x
4 x
2.9 x
Min Focus Range5 ft
3.6 ft
5 ft
5 ft
4 ft
Focus AdjustmentManual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Lens Construction10 group(s) / 15 element(s)
10 group(s) / 12 element(s)
9 group(s) / 13 element(s)
9 group(s) / 13 element(s)
13 group(s) / 16 element(s)
Special FunctionsZoom
Tele
Zoom
Tele
Zoom
Tele
Zoom
Tele
Zoom
Filter Size58 mm
58 mm
58 mm
58 mm
67 mm
Length6 in
4 in
5 in
5 in
7 in
Weight22.2 oz
13.8 oz
16.9 oz
16.9 oz
1.5 lbs
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Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
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