Canon EF 300mm f4 L USM

Canon EF 300mm f4 L USM Specifications and Review

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Model	Canon EF 300mm f4 L USM
Link to Current Pricing	No longer available new. Check price on Canon Canon EF 300mm f4 L USM on eBay
Production Dates	1991 - 1997
Comments	Very, very good lens. Sharp and high contrast even wide open. Works very well with a 1.4xTC and is acceptable even with a 2x TC. Replaced by the Image stabilized version in 1997 which is very close in sharpness but which focuses closer and has IS.
Field of View (degrees) Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal Full Frame - 36x24mm APS-C - 22.5x15mm	Full Frame : H - 6.9 : V - 4.6 : D - 8.3 APS-C : H - 4.3 : V - 2.9 : D - 5.2
Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-C body	480 mm (1.6x multiplier)
Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-H body	390 mm (1.3x multiplier)
Length	213 mm (8.39 inches)
Weight	1165 gm (39.39 oz.)
Maximum Diameter	90 mm (3.54 inches)
Lens Mount Material	Metal
Lens Color	White
Filter Size	77 mm
Filter Rotation	Filter does not rotate
Focusing	Internal Focusing (Length constant)
Focus Range Setting(s)	Yes, has selectable focus range(s)
AF motor	USM
Distance Scale	Yes, has distance scale
Closest Focus	2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Maximum Magnification	0.13x
Canon TC compatibility	Yes, Canon TCs can be used
Weathersealing	Not weathersealed
Lens Hood	Built-in
Tripod Mount	Tripod Mount Ring A
E-TTL II Support	Yes
Elements/Groups	8/7
Special Glass Elements	Yes, 2 UD elements
Diaphragm Blades	8
This lens is no longer in production. However it may be available used, so click the following eBay link to see what's listed there: Canon Canon EF 300mm f4 L USM on eBay
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